June 16, Staff Report
The City has released new design details and drawings of the ferries that are planned to run along the East River starting in 2017.
The new Citywide Ferry is expected to carry 4.6 million trips per year once it is fully operational in 2018.…
June 15, By Staff Report
Alobar, which is known for its casual setting and unique food and drink selection, will be launching a limited-time beer pairing menu beginning Tuesday, June 21st to Sunday, June 26th.
“Chef Greg’s Summer Beer Pairing Menu” will be made available to guests from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the six days,…
June 15, By Michael Florio
The Department of Transportation will present its plan for the reconstruction of a slew of streets in Hunters Point and Court Square at a community meeting next week.
The agency’s “Street Safety and Design Open House” will take place June 20,…
June 15, By Michael Florio
Long Island City residents had the opportunity last night to voice their opinions on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s $2.5 billion plan to build a streetcar connecting Queens and Brooklyn.
Many residents stated a need for additional transportation to Brooklyn,…
June 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
A Brooklyn-based sustainable seafood company is slated to set up shop in Long Island City.
Building permits were issued late last month for the alteration of 5-43 48th Ave., under the Solarium Condominiums in the former Uncle Louie G’s
Italian Ices location.…
June 13, By Christian Murray
The owner of two Indian restaurants—and an additional eatery in the Falchi Building—has plans to open an international taco restaurant on Thomson Avenue near LaGuardia Community College.
Roni Mazumdar plans to open a restaurant at 31-31 Thomson Ave.,…
May 27, Staff Report
After being delayed to meet certain city requirements, a new early development education center has opened at 46-07 Vernon Blvd in Long Island City.
MyTreehouse officially held its first day of classes on May 4th after meeting strict guides and requirements set by varying city agencies,…
June 10, Staff Report
San Remo, the old-time pizzeria located on the corner of Vernon Blvd and 49th Avenue, has officially closed.
The owner, Paolo Cimino, has left the 48-20 Vernon Boulevard establishment for good and said he has no intention of returning.…
June 10, By Michael Florio
A parade of decorated bikes and floats will ride along Vernon Boulevard tomorrow afternoon for the annual LIC Bike Parade.
The festivities begin at 11 a.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park (32-01 Vernon Blvd.) where Socrates artists will hold workshops to help decorate participants’ bicycles.…
June 9, Staff Report
LIC Flea and Food will be open on the evening of July 4, bringing its range of craft goods, art and eats under the East River fireworks show.
The flea market, which regularly runs at 5-25 46th Ave.…