Dec. 13, 2017 By Christian Murray The MTA is shutting down the 53rd Street tunnel that connects the E and M trains between Queens and Manhattan from Tuesday, Dec 26. to Sunday, Dec. 31. The complete closure of the tunnel–which goes below the East River–will have a significant impact on riders who depend on the… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are looking for a man reported to have stolen tablets and other electronics from a hair salon along Jackson Avenue last week. The incident happened on Dec. 6 at around 5:07 a.m., when the man broke into Phoenix Hair Studio at 10-87 Jackson Ave. through its front window,… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2017 By Christian Murray The company behind the push to rezone a 15-acre section of land surrounding Anable Basin will be presenting its plans to the public Thursday as part of the early stages of the rezoning process. Plaxall, the plastics manufacturing firm and large Hunters Point landholder, plans to establish a special… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez L train shutdown woes are spilling over into Long Island City, where local leaders are demanding that the city develop a plan to reduce the impact of the thousands of L train riders expected to take the G up to the Manhattan-connecting Court Square after the L train shuts… Read more »
Dec. 8, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez Book Culture has finally opened its doors in Long Island City’s Court square neighborhood. The book store, located at 26-09 Jackson Ave., officially opened today after its arrival was announced back in May. The Court Square site has two floors worth of books, with one level dedicated to genres… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2017 By Christian Murray Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer plans to introduce legislation early next year that would stop non-profit organizations from receiving city funds if they have been subject to multiple sexual harassment complaints. “The #MeToo movement is about exposing systematic workplace sexual harassment and assault, but it’s up to lawmakers now to… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2017 By Christian Murray A Long Island City bicycle shop is closing next week after being in business 10 years. L.I.C. Bikes, located at 25-11 Queens Plaza, is shutting down, hurt by Citi Bike and consumers buying online. Colon Silvestre, the owner, said that many bicyclists used to frequent his store for repairs… Read more »
Dec. 7, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez Hunters Point Park will turn into a festive wonderland tonight as it hosts its first ever tree lighting ceremony in an event featuring a lineup of family-friendly activities. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at LIC Landing, located at 52-10 Center Blvd., and will include an hour-long celebration… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez A children’s arts space is heading to the Hunters Point neighborhood for the new year. Playday, the name of the creative, educational space, will open its 5-37 51st Ave. location on Jan. 2, where it will offer classes on a wide range of arts, sports, and activities, including sculpting,… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez Police have arrested the man wanted for a groping incident aboard a 7 train in Long Island City last month. John Anturi, 42, was arrested on Dec. 5 at around 7:40 a.m., and charged with forcible touching and sexual abuse after a Nov. 11 incident where he allegedly rubbed… Read more »