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Restaurant inspired by Korean cuisine and healthy living opens in Hunters Point

October 13, By Hannah Wulkan

Whether in the mood for something vegan or meaty, Korean or more Mediterranean, paleo or not, a new restaurant in Long island City has all tastes covered.

Katherine Oh officially opened the doors at The Green Street LIC at 10-39 47th Road on October 6,…

Future looks bleak for Hunters Point bar

October 13, By Christian Murray

A Hunters Point bar/restaurant is likely to close after being in business nearly four years.

RePubLIC50, located at 10-09 50th Avenue, shut its doors late last month and has not reopened.

Owner Juan Cruz said that he has been working on some plumbing issues since the closure,…

The sky returns to MoMA PS1 with renovation of long-time installation

October 12, By Hannah Wulkan

Visitors to MoMA PS1 will be able to see the sky once again.

After a three-year renovation, James Turrell’s permanent installation Meeting, which allows visitors to see the sky through a hole in the ceiling,…

First Ever Queens Beer Festival to take place on Oct. 15, 16 in LIC

October 8, By Hannah Wulkan

Beer enthusiasts unite!

The first-ever Queens Beer Festival will kick off next weekend at the LIC Flea & Food space at 5-25 46th Avenue, bringing together more than 20 local breweries.

On October 15 and 16 from 12 to 6 p.m.,…

LIC resident and holocaust survivor who was saved by Oskar Schindler to be featured on Channel 13

October 6, By Hannah Wulkan

A LIC-resident and holocaust survivor will be featured in an upcoming documentary series set to premier later in the month, which will examine a nearby holocaust remembrance museum and interview local survivors.

The PBS show Treasures of New York will devote an upcoming episode to The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC),…

Butcher Gourmet Deli closes, while Jackson’s officially opens Monday

October 6, Staff Report

The Butcher Gourmet Deli has closed with workers yesterday clearing the space and dumping many items.

While there was no word as to why the store closed, the LICPost
reported last year that the owner of the deli is a co-owner of the development site next door.…

VIDEO: Protesters come to Queens Real Estate Conference, claim borough is not for sale

October 5, By Christian Murray

A Queens-focused real estate conference that took place in Long Island City this morning drew dozens of bankers and brokers—but also several anti-development protesters.

The event, held at Gantry Loft, was organized by QNS and included a number of panelists who were there to discuss the opportunities that are available within the borough’s residential,…

LIC Firm Releases Queens-Focused Emojis, from 7 train to Unisphere

October 5, By Hannah Wulkan

Savvy texters can now show off their Queens pride with themed stickers for their text messages.

A local digital marketing firm released new Queens-themed stickers for iMessage, allowing users to share images of Queens landmarks and icons with one another.…

Dance Festival to come to Long Island City

October 4, By Hannah Wulkan

Almost 30 local dance groups will be boogying in to Long Island City later this month.

The Queensboro Dance Festival is returning for its third year, gathering only Queens-based dance groups together for a week of performances.…