March 4, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 unanimously rejected a developer’s plan to construct a 17-story hotel building at 32-45 Queens Blvd. that would rise significantly higher than zoning permits.
The Board’s denial, which is merely advisory, stems from the YMCA’s attempt to sell its commercial air rights to a hotel developer who owns the adjacent 10,000-square-foot lot.…
March 3, By Michael Florio and Jackie Strawbridge
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said Thursday that he has requested that the City landmark the former Elks Lodge on 44th Drive, following a petition from local residents to save the building from demolition.…
March 2, Staff Report
The LIC Reading Series will present three big names at LIC Bar next week.
On March 8 at 8 p.m., the LIC Reading Series will host John Leguizamo, Mira Jacob and Tracy O’Neill. The authors will read their work,…
March 2, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly swiped a straphanger’s wallet while the victim was sleeping on the 7-train.
The victim, a 27-year-old man, boarded the 7-train at the 90th Street – Elmhurst Ave station on Feb.…
March 1, By Michael Florio
A new bakery is open in Hunters Point featuring a wide variety of creative pastries and gelatos.
SugarCube, located at 10-16 50th Ave., opened this weekend, according to owner Peter Zaharatos.
Zaharatos said that Mauricio Santelice will be the pastry chef at the bakery.…
February 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan has closed two of her district offices and opened a new one in Long Island City.
Her former Sunnyside office, at 41-02 Queens Blvd., and Ridgewood office, at 61-08 Linden St.,…
February 26, By Christian Murray
The commanding officer of the 108 Police Precinct has put several nightclub owners on notice: Control your patrons or we will close you down.
Captain John Travaglia, who is in charge of the precinct,…
Staff Report
The 6th Annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) is kicking off a series of events leading up its culminating 6-day screenings of feature films, shorts, and narratives in March.
The popular film festival will take place from March 15th through March 20th,…
February 26, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host a meeting on Monday to vote in new board members and look ahead to 2016 programming.
Though the HPPC hosts monthly meetings throughout the year, it is referring to this gathering as its “Annual Meeting.” It will take place at 7 p.m.…
February 25, By Jackie Strawbridge
Two sites totaling more than 4.5 acres on the Long Island City waterfront, just north of Anable Basin, have been targeted by the City for mixed-use development that prioritizes commercial uses but will also include up to 1,000 residences and a new school.…