Nov. 25, 2019 By Kristen Torres Police are asking for help identifying a man who forcibly touched a woman inside the New York Irish Center in Long Island City last month. Police said a 37-year-old female was working inside the 10-40 Jackson Ave. center at around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 when a man walked… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2019 By Allie Griffin A former Long Island City High School teacher inappropriately texted female students, boosted failing grades, gave students money, gifts, alcohol and slept with one student, according to a new city investigation. Math teacher Peter Muhlbach, 53, of Woodside, engaged in inappropriate behavior with several female students dating back to… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2019 By Allie Griffin A crook stole a bag full of credit cards after breaking into a parked car in Long Island City earlier this month, police said. The unknown man broke the right passenger window of the unoccupied parked vehicle on the corner of 13th Street and 43rd Avenue on Nov. 6… Read more »
Nov. 19, Op-Ed By Thomas J. Grech There is a lot to love about Queens, and specifically Long Island City. With our rich diversity, thriving arts and culture scene, access to public transportation and airports, and great universities, it’s easy to see why businesses, both large and small, see our community as a place where… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2019 By Allie Griffin A popular New York City coffee house is opening a location in Long Island City today. Joe Coffee opens its first Queens cafe at 40-37 23rd St., adjacent to its new roastery and lab. The company has moved its roastery from Red Hook, Brooklyn to its new 4,000-square-foot space… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2019 By Allie Griffin It would take the standard Queens household nearly two decades to save up for a down payment to buy a condo at median price in Long Island City, according to a new study. Based on Queens household income data, it would take the median income-earning Queens household about 18… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA plans to overhaul the dilapidated 82nd Street station along with at least five other stations along the 7 line, the agency told the Queens Post on Friday. The MTA says that it is in the design phase to rehabilitate the 52nd Street, 61st Street, 69th, 82nd ,… Read more »
Nov. 18, 2019 By Kristen Torres Three men involved in a burglary scheme targeting elderly homeowners across the borough were sentenced to prison Friday, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Michael Stacker, 55, Michael Miller, 51 and Robert Migule, 70, received sentences between 3 ½ to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty last… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Long Island City Partnership has launched a new mobile site and smart signage campaign that uses QR-Code technology to help Long Island City residents, workers and visitors navigate the neighborhood and discover local businesses and community events. The website, LIC Local, will help pedestrians find their way around… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2019 By Allie Griffin Techies are invited to a free evening of networking and community building at the inaugural Queens Tech Night in Long Island City next week. The event is kicking off on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Plaxall Gallery, located at 5-25 46th Ave. The… Read more »