Oct. 22, 2019 By Christian Murray Long Island City’s Casa Enrique is once again the recipient of a Michelin star. The Mexican restaurant, located at 5-48 49th Ave., earned the one-star distinction in the new 2020 Michelin guide, and is the only Queens restaurant to appear on the coveted list. Casa Enrique is one of… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A new café is set to open in Long Island City next month. Little Chef Little Café will have its grand opening on Nov. 11 at 5-43 48th Ave., the former site of the Greenpoint Fish and Lobster Company, which closed in August. The café aims to have a… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Christian Murray The 7-train was the most efficient line in September, according to the MTA. The MTA touted a number of subway achievements today and noted that the 7 train experienced a 96 percent on time performance rate during weekdays last month. The on time performance across the entire system was… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2019 By Allie Griffin Long Island City’s largest Halloween celebration returns this Saturday with a new Alice in Wonderland theme. The annual ‘Halloween in LIC’ will become ‘Wonderland in LIC’ this year and will offer community members and families a day packed with fun events and treats. The day begins at 11:30 a.m…. Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019 By Christian Murray The Department of Transportation will be replacing the surface of the upper deck of the Queensboro Bridge in what is expected to be a multi-year project, according to Queens DOT Commissioner Nicole Garcia. The DOT will be announcing precise details of the project in coming months and will be… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer introduced a bill yesterday that aims to reduce the amount of plastic food utensils in New York City. The legislation would prohibit take-out and delivery services from providing plastic utensils unless a customer expressly asks for it. The bill includes plates, bowls, knives, forks,… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019. By Shane O’Brien An immersive musical is back by popular demand and has been hitting all the right notes in Long Island City. Painted Alice returned to the Plaxall Gallery on Oct. 6 and has proved to be a big hit with audiences so far. The musical previously premiered in April and… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2019 By Christian Murray The MTA is removing the overhead tiles along a one mile stretch of the 7 line viaduct in response to the decorative strips falling off. The agency began removing the tiles from 32nd Place to 48th Street last Saturday and is expected to complete the job by the end… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 by Christian Murray Michelin has released its picks for the 2020 Bib Gourmand award, a recognition designated to 133 restaurants this year where diners can eat quality food for a good value. The list includes 17 restaurants located in Queens, spanning several neighborhoods including Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing…. Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new book was released earlier this month on the history of the Queensbridge Houses, the country’s largest public housing complex located in Long Island City. Voices of Queensbridge: Stories from the Nation’s Largest Public Housing Development, published by LaGuardia Community College and Wagner Archives, explores the history of… Read more »