July 14, By Michael Florio
A broken sprinkler at Gantry Plaza State Park will reopen tomorrow for the first time all summer.
The sprinkler, located in a portion of the park known as “Rainbow Park,” had been out of service all summer due to an issue with the UV filter system,…
July 14, By Michael Florio
The City Council unanimously voted to pass legislation today to landmark the iconic Pepsi Cola sign.
The sign that has been in Long Island City for decades is now an official Queens fixture.
“For almost 90 years,…
July 13, By Michael Florio
The fifth annual LIC Concerts will return this week for three months of free music.
This year’s series will have feature a total of 51 musicians across nine concert events with 21 local businesses sponsoring the events.…
July 12, Staff Report
Offices, and lots of them, are on their way to Long Island City.
Rob Speyer, CEO of the real estate firm Tishman Speyer, announced its plans yesterday for the construction of a two-tower, 1.1 million-square-foot office and retail development at Queens Plaza.…
July 11, Staff Report
A seven-week program of summer fun for families launched at LIC Landing in Hunters Point South Park today.
“Summer Kids at LIC Landing” will run from July 11 through August 24, bringing music, crafts, animal shows and more to the Long Island City waterfront.…
July 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
The DOE has secured 40 additional pre-K spots at PS/IS 78 in the 2016/2017 school year, according to a statement from Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer.
“I’m pleased that after much advocacy and pushing from parents and my office,…
July 7, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Gantry Parent Association is rallying local parents to call up the Department of Education and voice concerns over ongoing pre-K waitlists in Long Island City.
The GPA released a “call to action” yesterday asking parents to call District 30 Superintendent Philip Composto,…
July 7, By Michael Florio
Silvercup Studios announced earlier this week that it is in for a big summer with a number of new and returning TV series about to be filmed on its two Long Island City lots.…
July 7, Staff Report
Police have arrested a woman who threatened to blow up a Long Island City building in May.
Vernice Brown, 26, who faces a slew of charges, allegedly phoned Propper Manufacturing Company, located at 36-04 Skillman Ave.,…
July 6, By Christian Murray
The developers of the two residential towers that are going up on the former 5 Pointz site are being criticized by union leaders for allegedly going back on their word that union contractors would be hired to build the entire 1,000-apartment unit project.…