November 16, By Hannah Wulkan
Demonstrations and protests have dominated cities across the country since the election last week, and now a local politician is getting in on the action.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer will be leading a march across the Queensboro Bridge to Trump Tower on Saturday to protest against the values that President Elect Donald Trump espouses.…
November 15, By Hannah Wulkan
The controversial pink sculpture that has been promised for the last two years was finally installed on Jackson Avenue over the weekend.
“The Sunbather,” a 4,000-pound bronze sculpture by the artist Ohad Meromi, was widely criticized for its bright pink color and half million-dollar price tag when it was announced.…
November 15, By Christian Murray
The Department of Transportation’s plan to redesign and reconstruct the roadways around the Hunters Point district will bring significant changes to Vernon Blvd between 50th Avenue and Borden Avenue.
The plan, which was approved by Community Board 2 earlier this month,…
November 14, By Hannah Wulkan
The incentive for Long Island City developers to build large-scale rental complexes—as opposed to condo projects—is about to grow once again with the likely reinstatement of the 421-a tax exemption, according to a local real estate agent.…
November 11, By Hannah Wulkan
For all those looking to take action against hate following the election on Tuesday, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is hosting two events to facilitate community action and support.
Van Bramer is holding a Community Speak Out next Wednesday as a way for community members to learn how to get involved and support their minority neighbors,…
November 11, Staff Report
A former Astoria resident was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 1992 murder of a 23-year-old man, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced yesterday.
The defendant, 44-year-old James Pacheco who formerly lived at 40-08 10th Street,…
November 10, By Christian Murray
The controversial pink sculpture planned for the median at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 43rd Avenue is about to go up, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer in a Facebook post today.
The 8 ½-foot-tall sculpture,…
November 10, By Hannah Wulkan
Residents of Court Square will have the opportunity to voice concerns over transportation issues in the area next week.
The Court Square Civic Association is holding a meeting focusing on transportation problems and initiatives in the neighborhood next Thursday,…
November 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The Long Island City Partnership has released a plan that aims to promote the construction of office space, bolster the opportunities for cultural institutions and connect the sub-districts of LIC together.
The partnership released phase one of its “LIC Comprehensive Plan” Monday,…
November 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The Hunters Point Civic Association is hosting a meeting Wednesday with the operators of the Gantry Loft, the event space above the new Crabhouse restaurant, following a series of noise complaints.
Brent O’Leary, the president of the HPCA,…