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 »
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New App Aims to Help Residents and Tourists Explore Long Island City
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 »
Inaugural Queens Tech Night Comes to LIC Thursday
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 »
Carranza Holding a Town Hall Meeting in Maspeth Next Month, Follows Allegations of Grade Fixing
Nov. 13, 2019 By Allie Griffin Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is hosting a town hall meeting next month in Maspeth, following accusations made over the summer of grade fixing and cheating at Maspeth High School. The town hall will focus on issues pertaining to the 55 public schools located within Community Education District 24, which… Read more »
Locals to Shake Their Groove During ‘Dancing with the LIC Stars’ on Friday
Nov. 11, 2019 Staff Report Who has the smoothest moves in Long Island City? Find out when Dancing with the LIC Stars fills Plaxall Gallery with salsa, tango, and disco on Friday, Nov. 15, at 6 pm. (Hint: It’s not Sean Spicer.) The sixth annual contest will pit duos – consisting of one LIC community… Read more »
Astoria’s ‘Sandwich King’ Has Died, Family Receives an Outpouring of Support
Nov. 12, 2019 By Christian Murray Astoria’s Sandwich King Charlie Gordon, who established Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli in Astoria, died Friday. He was 60. Gordon bought the 33-12 23rd Ave. deli in 1987 and named it after Sal, who already worked at the deli, his wife Kris and himself, according to an article published… Read more »
Cyclist Struck by Minivan in Hit and Run on Greenpoint Avenue
Nov. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin A minivan struck a cyclist who was biking inside the Greenpoint Avenue bike lane in Long Island City Monday night and then sped off through a red light. The shocking hit and run was caught on another cyclist’s gopro and the video was posted to twitter. Police confirmed that… Read more »
Manetta’s Temporarily Shut Down by Health Dept Over Mice, Roaches and Flies–Owners Issue an Apology
Nov. 11, 2019 By Allie Griffin A Long Island City mainstay that has fed diners authentic Italian cuisine for more than 25 years has been temporarily shut down by the City’s Health Department (DOH) over reports of mice, roaches and flies. Manetta’s, located at 10-76 Jackson Ave., was shuttered by the Health Department on Nov…. Read more »
Plans Filed for 35-Story Residential/Hotel Building in LIC
Nov.11, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Plans were filed with the Department of Buildings last week for a 35-story, mixed-use building in Long Island City. The 447-foot tall structure is expected to go up at 42-50 24th St. and will consist of 84 apartment units and 156 hotel rooms. The proposed building will include 39,767 square… Read more »
New Massage Studio Opens in LIC
Nov. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A new massage studio has opened in Long Island City, offering a wide selection of therapeutic and maternal massages. PRESS Modern Massage, located at 5-14 51st Ave., has five treatment rooms and offers indoor and outdoor spaces for community events and local healers. The LIC location, located close to… Read more »