June 2, By Michael Florio
Proponents of a controversial plan that would add a toll to the Queensboro Bridge will rally in Astoria this weekend.
The rally will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m., starting at the Astoria Blvd N/Q subway station,…
June 1, By Christian Murray
The July 4th fireworks are returning to the Long Island City waterfront again this year and police are already putting a strategy in place to deal with the tens of thousands of spectators expected.…
May 31, Staff Report
The outdoor summer music series at MoMA PS1 kicks off June 11 with music from LCD Soundsystem’s Nancy Whang, Hot Chip and numerous other local and international artists.
Now in its 19th year, the “Warm Up” series brings DJs and experimental music and sound outdoors to the MoMA PS1 courtyard.…
May 27, Staff Report
Local artisans, food makers and merchants have an opportunity to join a curated pop-up shop launching next month in Long Island City.
Dubbed “MiQ” for “Made in Queens,” the store will be located at 27-24 Queens Plaza South.…
May 26, Staff Report
Long Island City residents will once again enjoy their front-row seats to Manhattanhenge, a biannual event where the sun aligns perfectly with the Manhattan street grid, with a viewing party organized by the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy.…
May 26, Staff Report
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on Albany to lift a cap on traffic speed cameras, which currently sit outside only 140 of New York City’s roughly 2,000 schools.
New York State first installed speed cameras in 20 school locations as part of a pilot program in 2013;…
May 25, Staff Report
Nearly 1,000 people have signed up for Long Island City’s first waterfront 5K run/walk and the organizers have decided to limit the number to participants to 1,200.
The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 4, is for both runners and walkers—and it is expected to be a sell-out with 1,200 participants in attendance.…
May 25, By Christian Murray
A popular Court Square eatery will be closing for good this weekend after being in operation for 18 years.
Leslie Nilsson, the well-known owner of Sage General Store, said she is closing up after being unable to renew her lease at her 24-20 Jackson Ave.…
May 24, By Michael Florio
The Queens Council on the Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and look ahead to the next 50 years, with a dance party this week.
The organization, which seeks to enhance the Queens’ art scene,…
May 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
A new salon promising high-end hair, nail and beauty services is now open on Jackson Avenue.
Luxy Lady Salon opened about two weeks ago at 10-17 Jackson Ave. and caters to men and women.…