November 17, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer received an e-mail this afternoon that claimed he was a traitor who should be executed.
The e-mail arrived at 3:35 pm, about half an hour after Van Bramer sent a mass e-mail reminding his constituents about his march Saturday over the Queensboro Bridge to Trump Tower to protest the President Elect’s discriminatory pledges.…
November 17, Staff Report
The lottery for an affordable unit at Rockrose’s latest Court Square tower is taking place and low-income applicants have until November 30 to apply.
There are 195 affordable apartments on offer contained within the 974-unit complex,…
November 17, By Hannah Wulkan
More than 500 people gathered at the Sunnyside Community Services Center last night to denounce President-elect Donald Trump and his ideology and to brainstorm future political action.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer hosted a community speak out and brought together local organizations and community members to share their feelings about the election results and figure out ways to combat Trump’s controversial pledges.…
November 16, By Hannah Wulkan
The Michelin ratings for 2017 were leaked early, and this year only one Queens restaurant made the cut.
Eater NY released the list a few days earlier than expected, and LIC standby Casa Enrique,…
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,…