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,…
November 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The presidential election was the focus of much conversation for the last few days and months, but equally important to many residents’ day-to-day lives were the local positions decided yesterday.
The only local seat that saw change was the 30th Assembly District,…
November 4, By Christian Murray
A Long Island City man who operated a large foreclosure rescue scam out of a Queens Plaza North office reached a settlement with the New York State District Attorney’s Office for $1.6 million Tuesday.…
November 4, By Hannah Wulkan
Authentic Korean food is making its way in to Long Island City.
Katie Kim, the owner of a Korean fried chicken delivery business based in Hunters Point, is opening a pop-up Korean restaurant called Hansik today.…