Nov. 7, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A developer is revisiting plans to install a small, seasonal seating area along the curb on Jackson Avenue, with Community Board 2 once again expressing safety concerns about the project. Rockrose, the developer behind several luxury developments in the Court Square area, is proposing to bring a “Street Seat”… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Embassy Lounge, the troubled club at the corner of 33rd Street and Queens Boulevard, had its liquor license suspended yesterday following recent violent events that allegedly took place at the venue, according to the State Liquor Authority. The suspension period prohibits alcohol to be sold or consumed on site,… Read more »
Nov. 6, 2018 By Christian Murray Voters in New York City have decided to place term limits on community board members. The vote, at just over 71 percent to roughly 28 percent as of press time, with 78 percent of scanners reporting, will limit community board members to a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms…. Read more »
Nov. 6, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Long Island City will likely be home to part of Amazon’s second headquarters, according to a series of reports released yesterday. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported Monday that after a yearlong search for a single home for their second headquarters, the e-commerce giant has instead… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A cheering station will once again be set up in Long Island City to support the thousands of runners in this weekend’s TCS New York City Marathon. The station, run by the Queens Centers for Progress and other borough organizations, will be set up at 44th Drive and 21st… Read more »
Oct. 31, 2018 By Christian Murray A number of well-known chefs will be showing off their skills at greenmarkets throughout Queens in coming weeks. Hugue Dufour, the head chef at M. Wells in Long Island City, will be sharing his secrets at the Long Island City Youth Market, located at Center Boulevard and 46th Street,… Read more »
Oct. 30, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The city has committed to investing millions in Long Island City under a new plan released today aimed at supporting sustainable growth in the neighborhood. The Long Island City Investment Strategy, as the longterm plan is called, outlines the ways the city is and will be addressing practically all… Read more »
Oct. 29, 2018 By Christian Murray Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced today that his office has helped more than 30,000 constituents since he took office in January 2010. Van Bramer, in making the announcement, said that his most notable constituent achievements since taking office include: aiding a resident from avoiding deportation; getting an additional… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2018, Sponsored Story A local realtor who has helped many people find homes in Long Island City says that he and his team have recently experienced a surge in sales transactions in the bustling western Queens market. Ivan Palov, of the self-named Ivan Palov Team at Spire Group, says he has overseen more… Read more »
Oct. 25, 2018 By Christian Murray The developer of a 67-story building that will contain 802 condo units got the go ahead from the state attorney general’s office to start selling units. The building will be the tallest in Queens to date, with the total value of all units in the 100 percent condo-building to… Read more »