October 2, By Hannah Wulkan
Philanthropy and self-love will take center stage at a fundraiser in Long Island City for breast cancer research later this month.
Woodbines Craft Kitchen is partnering with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Center to throw the Barefaced LIC-ers fundraiser at Woodbines at 47-10 Vernon Boulevard on October 20th from 7 to 10 p.m.,…
October 2, By Hannah Wulkan
Three men have been arrested for impersonating police officers and robbing seven victims this month in Astoria, Long Island City, and the Bronx.
According to police, the suspects followed their victims in a white van and then pulled them over by impersonating police officers.…
September 28, Staff Report
Queens Library Officials and elected leaders will be celebrating the “topping out” of the Hunters Point Community Library Thursday.
The ceremony will mark the completion of the building’s steel framing and exterior, indicating that the “striking eight-story concrete rectangular shaped structure” is expected to be completed next summer,…
September 28, Staff Report
A CVS/pharmacy will be occupying the ground floor retail space at Hunter’s Point South Commons, according to published reports.
The drug store will be occupying more than 11,000 square feet of the ground floor space at 1-50 50th Avenue,…
September 28, Staff Report
Plans have been filed with the Department of Buildings for a 50-story hotel to go up in the heart of Court Square.
Japan’s Toyoko Inn filed plans Tuesday to build a 50-story, 261,000-square-foot hotel at 24-09 Jackson Avenue,…
September 26, By Hannah Wulkan
A popular Mexican street food vendor will open its first brick and mortar location in Long Island City next week.
Gordo’s Cantina, known for serving authentic Mexican street food at street fairs and in pop up locations,…
September 26, By Hannah Wulkan
Sales have officially launched for apartments in Long Island City’s tallest condo building, which is scheduled to be completed next year.
The Harrison, which will be 27 stories and located at 27-21 44th Drive,…
September 26, Staff Report
Police are searching for two men in connection to a string of robberies earlier in the month, which spanned from Manhattan to western Queens.
The two suspects allegedly drove around in a white van and then impersonated police officers to pull victims over to the side of the road,…
September 23, By Hannah Wulkan
Whether looking for a serious political discussion or some lighthearted mockery to pair with the first presidential debate on Monday night, several local establishments have you covered with watch parties.
The events will showcase the candidates going head to head on TV for the first time but with comedians,…
September 22, By Hannah Wulkan
As Court Square continues its massive growth and development, a community organization is aiming to ensure that residents who live in the neighborhood have a voice in shaping it.
The Court Square Civic Association,…