July 21, By Michael Florio
The second annual Sunnyside Post Mile is set to take place around the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside in September.
The event, scheduled for Sept. 10, is for both runners and walkers, and the goal is to raise funds for a number of local groups.…
Op-ed by Melissa Orlando and Brandon Mosley, Access Queens
This week, Governor Cuomo, along with MTA Chair Thomas Prendergast and NYCT President Ronnie Hakim unveiled a plan to revitalize and modernize New York City’s subways.
The Governor announced plans to add 1,025 new subway cars with wider doors and modern features – including 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars,…
July 20, By Christian Murray
The latest crop of high-end Queens Plaza apartments is now available for lease, with prices starting at $2,570 for a one bedroom and $5,100 for a three bedroom.
The apartments are located above the 160-room Marriott Courtyard hotel that opened at 29-11 Queens Plaza North in May.…
July 19, By Christian Murray
A new chapter in the rags-to-riches story of a Long Island City real estate agent is about to be written.
Jermain Miller, who established his own real estate firm MiLL RE last year, is opening his second office next month.…
July 19, Staff Report
Three episodes of Seinfield will be playing at Hunters Point South Park later this month, according to Hulu that retains the exclusive streaming rights to the show.
The episodes will be screened at the park on July 28th at 7 pm.…
July 18, By Christian Murray
Hundreds of men spent the weekend in a long line that snaked its way through a number of Long Island City streets as they sought an application for the prized Local 1 Plumber apprenticeship program.…
July 15, Staff Report
LaGuardia Community College has received a $3.9 million grant from the White House to provide tech education to underserved communities.
The grant is part of TechHire, a $150 million initiative from the White House and U.S.…
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.…