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.…
Oct. 4, by Nathaly Pesantez
Nearly 30 acts are scheduled to perform in Long Island City’s Queensboro Dance Festival, a four-day celebration scheduled from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8.
The evening performances will take place at the Secret Theatre,…
Oct. 4, by Nathaly Pesantez
A man touched his genitals over his clothing while staring at female passengers on a Main Street bound 7-train, according to police.
The public lewdness incident happened on Aug. 31 at around 2:10 p.m.,…
Oct. 3, by Nathaly Pesantez
A parking lot in Dutch Kills will be the new site of the Academy of American studies high school, building documents show.
The lot at 40-11 28th St, behind the Newcomers High School, is set to rise to a height of 68 feet,…
Oct. 3, By Nathaly Pesantez
The 7 train is one of four trains deemed the “worst offenders” for subway delays, with delays on this line costing the city between $13.7 million and $29 million annually, according to a recent report from the NYC Comptroller.…
Oct. 2, by Nathaly Pesantez
The Toys R Us straddling between Sunnyside and Long Island City is one of a handful of nationwide stores chosen to debut an augmented reality program that works through a smartphone or tablet application in store.…
October 2, by Nathaly Pesantez
Elected officials and community leaders were caught off guard last week when they learned that the Best Western on the border of Sunnyside/Long Island City is now a homeless shelter.
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan (D- Long Island City) said she was “outraged and disappointed” upon learning last week that the Best Western at 38-05 Hunters Point Ave.…
September 29, by Nathaly Pesantez
MoMA PS1’s Klaus Biesenbach and Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer are set to host a relief fundraiser for Hurricane Maria recovery in Puerto Rico at the site of the contemporary art museum in Long Island City.…