March 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial plan to toll the free East River Bridges is under official consideration by State lawmakers.
The proposal, unveiled by the coalition Move NY last February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…
March 28, By Michael Florio
A sport that local officials described as “barbaric” has been legalized by the State legislature.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will soon be legal in New York, after a bill passed last week that establishes protocols for the sport and permits professional fights in the State.…
March 25, By Christian Murray
Western Queens residents will be able to start voting tomorrow to determine how $1 million in New York City funds should be spent in the district.
Voters who live in Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City will be able to choose from up to 19 capital projects,…
March 25, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and a Queens-based subway advocacy group are hosting a town hall meeting next month where residents will be able to question MTA officials about 7-train service.
The event, which will take place on April 5th at Sunnyside Community Services (details below),…
March 24, Staff Report
Registration is now open for the Hunters Point CSA, which will bring produce straight to the neighborhood from Long Island farms.
The CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture, will deliver organic farmed produce to Alewife,…
March 23, By Michael Florio
A fundraiser helped collect more than $14,000 for a Long Island City man who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
The LIC-Astoria Lions Club decided to put together the fundraiser after hearing about Ryan West,…
March 23, Staff Report
The developers of QLIC have hopped across the Queensboro Bridge with the purchase of a 124-unit apartment building on Crescent Street.
The building, called “Luna” and located at 42-15 Crescent St. includes a mix of studio,…
March 22, Staff Report
Long Island City’s best kept secret in skin care has recently moved to 51st Avenue from its previous Vernon Boulevard location.
Tailormade For You founder Angelena Lucheux said the new space at 5-35 51st Ave.…
March 21, Staff Report
A 6,100-square-foot warehouse in the heart of Hunters Point is being converted into a professional dance center and will be ready to take on students when it opens in September.
The warehouse will be transformed into the Jessica Lang Dance Center over the course of the next few months and is located at 5-39 46th Ave.…
March 18, Staff Report
Modern Spaces will open its seventh New York City location – and third in Long Island City – next month.
The real estate brokerage company will take over a 750-square-foot location at 47-46 Vernon Blvd.…