June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A new restaurant is in the works at the former site of the Riverview Restaurant and Lounge. The new restaurant, to be called “American Brass,” is a concept by the owners of Maiella, the Italian restaurant also on Center Boulevard. American Brass will be a modern eatery and lounge… Read more »
June 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A listening party was held last night under the Queensboro Bridge for the release of Nasir “Nas” Jones’ new album. The party was held at an empty lot adjacent to the bridge, with an address of 41-98 Vernon Blvd. from about 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The location is… Read more »
June 15, 2018 Staff Report A spring fair featuring carnival games and bouncy houses will be taking place on Center Boulevard Saturday. The P.S./ IS 78Q PTA is holding its annual fair between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Center Boulevard and 48th Avenue that will feature food, drink and games. The event is a… Read more »
June 14, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A workshop will be taking place later this month where the public can help design the open space that will be part of the city’s massive and controversial 44th Drive development along the Long Island City waterfront. The workshop, organized by the Economic Development Corporation, will take place on… Read more »
June 12, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Hunters Point South Park will double in size later this month, as the second phase of the park is set to open to the public. The new portion, stretching from 54th Avenue and around Newtown Creek, will open to the public on June 21, the city confirmed. The city’s… Read more »
June 11, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Long Island City community is banding together to help out a longtime, well-known local who was severely burned in an apartment fire in Hunters Point two months ago. Barry Foley, 60, was one of several people sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at 11-14 46th… Read more »
June 11, 2018 By Christian Murray Community Board 2 voted last Thursday to approve the city’s plan to restrict hotel development in manufacturing zones. The board begrudgingly approved the plan, upset that the restriction would not apply to the Special Long Island City District, a roughly 40-block section from Hunters Point to Dutch Kills. The… Read more »
June 8, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The city’s proposed transfer of its air rights to a private developer in exchange for some affordable units within a two-tower project in Long Island City was rejected by Community Board 2 last night. The plan to transfer thousands of square feet of air rights to American Lions, a… Read more »
June 7, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Long Island City will be the site of several musical and dance performances for one long day this summer as part of a citywide celebration of music. The free events, organized by the non-profit Make Music New York, are held in the five boroughs every year on June 21,… Read more »
June 7, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial plan to eliminate the admissions test currently required for specialized high schools passed the Assembly Education Committee yesterday, with a vote in the affirmative from its chair, Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. The proposal moved out of the education committee yesterday into the rules committee with… Read more »