Oct. 30, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The MTA will carry out a “blitz inspection” of the elevated subway tracks after yet another piece of debris fell from the tracks in Queens and smashed through the window of a car parked below. The most recent incident of falling subway debris occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 29 under… Read more »
Oct. 30, 2019 By Allie Griffin Trick-or-treaters can cap off their Halloween festivities with a spooky party in Court Square Thursday. Families are invited to attend a free Halloween party at the Court Square branch of the Queens Library from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The party will feature a host of games, arts and… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019. Sponsored Story A dental office in Long Island City is collecting candy this Halloween to make life a bit sweeter for children and families in need. ProHEALTH Dental at 50-11 Vernon Blvd. will be accepting donations of candy from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 and will be giving the candy–as well as… Read more »
Oct. 28, 2019 By Christian Murray The supply of condos and apartments in Long Island City might be increasing but rental and condo prices are remaining firm. The average net rent paid for a luxury apartment in Long Island City was $3,720 during the third quarter of 2019, up from $3,400 for the same quarter… Read more »
Oct. 28, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The newly-opened Hunters Point Library is exhibiting a plethora of design issues, including leaks and cracked floors. Deposits of water were found in the children’s area of the library, which opened officially on Sept. 24, and cracks have appeared in the library’s floors, officials have confirmed. There have also… Read more »
Oct. 24, 2019 By Allie Griffin The number of Queens dwelling units for sale jumped to an all-time high during the third quarter of 2019, while house prices remained stagnant, according to a new report. There were 4,842 homes–including co-ops and condos– for sale in Queens during the third quarter, up 11.2 percent from the… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City-based granola company that educates and employs young adults with autism is set to expand into Manhattan later this week. Non-profit Luv Michael Co. is opening a commercial kitchen and learning center at 42 Walker St. in Tribeca on Oct. 24. The kitchen’s grand opening will… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A rusty bolt reportedly fell from the elevated 7 train tracks in Long Island City on Tuesday morning and smashed the roof of a car passing below, according to a report in Gothamist. The bolt crashed through the roof of Kew Gardens resident Frank Garcia’s car as he passed… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019 By Allie Griffin Update: Due to inclement weather, the event below has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The LIC Landing in Hunters Point South Park will be converted into a spooky event space Sunday for a family-friendly Halloween bash hosted by celebrity real estate agent… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released a campaign video as the race for Queens Borough President begins to heat up. Van Bramer posted a video to his Facebook and Twitter accounts Tuesday which chronicled his struggles growing up gay. He likened U.S. President Donald Trump and the “Queens… Read more »