June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two suspects wanted in connection to two knife-point robberies that took place at subway stations this month. The first incident occurred on Monday, June 18, when the suspects, a male and a female, approached a 29-year-old man at the Court Square “G” subway station… Read more »
June 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has endorsed Cynthia Nixon in her bid to be the next governor of New York–the first council member to do so from the borough. The two made a joint announcement this morning at Bliss Plaza, under the 7 line’s 46th St station. Van Bramer… Read more »
June 27, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez City officials gathered at the Long Island City’s waterfront this morning to celebrate the opening of Hunters Point South Park Phase II. The new portion of the park, which opened to the public on June 21, spans 5.5 acres from 54th Avenue around Newtown Creek, bringing the park up… Read more »
June 26, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A music venue that has been in the works for several months is set to open next year in the Kaufman Arts District. The Arc, the name of the 20,000 square foot concert hall, will open at 36-30 36th St. sometime in early 2019, according to its operators. The… Read more »
June 22, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The New York State Department of Parks will discuss updates to the dog policy at Gantry Plaza State Park at a community meeting next week. The state-run park, which spans 12 acres from about Center Boulevard and 50th Avenue to Anable Basin, is largely off-limits to dogs. Some areas,… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez More details have emerged on the two towers set to be built on the southern tip of the Long Island City waterfront as part of the city’s Hunters Point South development. The city, which announced Gotham and Riseboro as the developer and non-profit selected to build out the two… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Christian Murray The MTA has announced plans to increase bus service on two Queens lines this September—including the Q69 which connects Jackson Heights, Astoria and Long Island City. The MTA said that it will be increasing the frequency of service during off-peak, week-day periods and on weekends as a means to… Read more »
June 21, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A public art project is underway in Long Island City, with a workshop and fundraiser already in store to garner community support for it. The mural, with no definitive location as of yet, will likely be painted at one of several sites under consideration in the Hunters Point area,… Read more »
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 »