Oct. 18, by Nathaly Pesantez
An eight-acre parcel of land located directly behind the city’s massive Hunters Point South development has gone on the market.
The sale of the lot, with an address of 55-01 2nd Street, is being handled by James Kuhn,…
Oct. 18, by Nathaly Pesantez
An urban farm situated in Hunters Point will be hosting its second annual harvest festival, a fundraising event featuring food, live shows, carnival games, and a “silent auction”, on Saturday.
The Smiling Hogshead Ranch’s event will take place on its one acre farm on Oct.…
October 17, By Tara Law
Tenants of a Long Island City apartment building have taken action against their landlord claiming that he has neglected to make repairs since a fire tore through the property so they will not return to their rent stabilized apartments.…
Oct. 13, by Nathaly Pesantez
A Greek-American restaurant has opened for diners on Vernon Boulevard.
Vernon Grille, located at 48-20 Vernon Boulevard, opened on Oct. 12 and is serving staples like grilled octopus, spanakopita, gyros, and grilled meats along with American foods like burgers,…
Oct. 13, by Nathaly Pesantez
The expansion of the LIC BID to sections of Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Hunters Point was a development that led leaders of the BID to call it a “banner year” for the group during its 2017 annual meeting on Oct.…
Oct. 12, by Nathaly Pesantez
The Fifth Hammer Brewing Company has opened up its facilities and taproom to the public, a little over a year since the owners moved into a former industrial space in Long Island City.
The brewery and taproom,…
Oct. 11, by Nathaly Pesantez
A public hearing has been scheduled toward the end of October to discuss the two elementary schools slated to be built as part of the Hunters Point South development.
The meeting, organized by Community District Education Council 30,…
Oct. 10, by Nathaly Pesantez
The Queens Beer Festival is posed to return again after its debut last year in Long Island City.
The festival will take place on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
Oct. 10, by Nathaly Pesantez
A select group of students from Long Island City High School are set to receive computers loaded with educational software to take home today—for free.
The group of 52 college-bound students will each receive a box containing a complete computer set up,…
October 6, By Christian Murray
The Department of Homeless Services has been housing homeless families at the City View Inn in Long Island City since late July, residents learned at a community meeting last night.
The revelation was made during a heated Community Board 2 meeting on Oct.…