June 1, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez An 18-year-old is alive after jumping from the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge yesterday afternoon, police say. The man jumped from the bridge into the East River at around 1:30 p.m. yesterday, and was rescued by a passing NYC Ferry, an NYPD spokesperson said. The ferry then hurried him to… Read more »
May 31, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez An annual event showcasing the variety of foods Long Island City has to offer is returning for a 13th year next week. “Taste of LIC” will take place on Tuesday, June 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the backlot of Kaufman Astoria Studios at 34-12 36th St…. Read more »
May 31, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Department of Transportation has revealed a much-anticipated proposal for safety improvements along Thomson Avenue by LaGuardia Community College in a two-pronged plan that includes short term measures and a subsequent years-long overhaul to the area. The proposal, presented at the college Tuesday night, was prompted by the 2015… Read more »
May 30, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are searching for a teenager from Long Island City who has been missing for over a week. Camila Robayo, 16, was last seen at around 1 p.m. on May 20 in front of her home near 43rd Avenue and Vernon Boulevard, police say. A NYPD spokesperson said that… Read more »
May 29, 2018 By Christian Murray A bicyclist is dead after being run over by a box truck near MoMA PS11 Tuesday, police said. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was killed in the vicinity of 21st Street and 46th Avenue at about 3 p.m., after being thrown onto the street when he was struck by… Read more »
May 29, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Keith Hernandez, the former MLB first baseman and current analyst, will be in Long Island City next week to sign copies of his newly released book. The ticketed book signing will take place on June 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Book Culture LIC, located at 26-09… Read more »
May 29, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The Shannon Pot, a longstanding Irish dive bar in Long Island City, will be closing down for a second time, but with plans already in the horizon to remain in the neighborhood. The bar and restaurant, currently located at 21-59 44th Dr., will close on Friday as developers plan… Read more »
May 28, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two men who were doing back flips on an “E” train while it was traveling through Queens, before getting into a dispute with a passenger and punching the victim in the mouth. The two suspects were doing a back flip performance on the Manhattan-bound… Read more »
May 25, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Long Island City had the most apartments built in 2017 out of all neighborhoods across the five boroughs—with plenty more along the line—according to the city. The Department of City Planning, in its recent “Housing Production Snapshot,” says the area saw 2,800 completed units last year, putting it at the… Read more »
May 25, 2018, By Staff Report Since opening in January, Hinds Combat Sports at 10-25 48th Ave. has aimed to be the go-to place for adults interested in learning Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, either for fitness, fun, or competitive fighting. Now, co-owner and professional Muay Thai fighter Sean Hinds has begun offering the… Read more »