May 18, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Applications are now open for dozens of affordable units at a new development on Hunters Point Avenue in Long Island City. The housing lottery at 11-39 49th Ave., a 12-story, 194-unit building, features 23 and 26 studio and one bedroom units, respectively, with a few two and three bedroom… Read more »
May 18, 2018 By Staff Report Nearly 1,000 people have signed up to participate in this year’s LIC Post Waterfront 5K, with the event expected to be a sellout. The charity run/walk, in its third year, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. and the number of participants is being… Read more »
May 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A Brooklyn-based design and architecture firm has put forth a concept for a floating pedestrian bridge and beautified corridor between Greenpoint and Long Island City. The project, called the “Longpoint Corridor” and selected as a finalist for this year’s NYCxDESIGN award, seeks to provide a small but significant commuting… Read more »
May 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A popular dog run in Long Island City is in desperate need of upgrades, according to a petition that says the site has become unsightly and hazardous for pets. Sharp rocks, layers of mud and “throw away” lawn furniture are just some of the scenes at Murray Playground’s dog… Read more »
May 16, 2018 By Tara Law A 5K event will take place in Flushing this Saturday to raise funds for a suicide prevention center in Long Island City. The third annual Solace Sunrise Walk, a 5K walk or run, will raise funds for Solace House, a Long Island City-based organization that provides free counseling to… Read more »
May 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are looking for a man who allegedly stole two electric saws from a Long Island City diner last month. The thief went inside Dorian Cafe, located at 10-01 50th Ave., through the back door just after 8 a.m. on April 26, the 108th Precinct said on Twitter. A… Read more »
May 15, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A free book swap and membership drive will take place this Saturday to benefit a local library group. Attendees are asked to bring their piles of gently-used books to M. Wells Steakhouse, located at 43-15 Crescent St., to swap for other books, all while learning about the Friends of… Read more »
May 15, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a woman who allegedly swiped a purse containing $700 at Food Cellar in Court Square earlier this month. The suspect allegedly entered the supermarket, located at 43-18 Crescent Street, at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1 and took a purse that a customer left… Read more »
May 14, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez An electronics repair shop will be opening on Jackson Avenue in the coming weeks. uBreakiFix, the national repair chain, is gearing up to open at 10-46 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City. The store takes over the site that once saw Tiny You, the children’s boutique. The repair shop… Read more »
May 11, 2018 By Christian Murray and Nathaly Pesantez The City View Inn in Blissville will once again house homeless families with children, the city announced today. The Department of Homeless Services said the hotel at 33-17 Greenpoint Ave., which is currently housing single adult men, will transition back to temporarily providing shelter for families… Read more »