February 4, By Christian Murray
Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to construct a 16-mile street car system that would service the Brooklyn and Queens communities located along the East River.
The plan, which would cost about $2.5 billion, is expected to be announced during de Blasio’s State of the City Speech tonight.…
February 3, Staff Report
They just can’t escape Long Island City’s real estate frenzy.
Two years after the Shannon Pot was forced to relocate due to development, plans for an apartment building over its Court Square property were filed with the City.…
February 2, By Michael Florio
A new herbal shop offering meditation, facials and a holistic spa opened recently in Long Island City.
SacredWaters, located in the former elska space at 5-35 51st Ave., opened its doors to the public on Dec.…
February 2, Staff Report
A man was struck in the face with a wooden stick after getting into an argument with the perpetrator on the Queens-bound E-Train at Jackson Avenue and Queens Blvd, police said.
The victim was allegedly assaulted at 7:15 pm on Thursday,…
February 2, By Christian Murray
A well-known barbershop on Vernon Boulevard closed Sunday and the space will soon be occupied by a nail salon.
David’s Haircutters, located at 47-44 Vernon Boulevard, has shut down after being on the main strip for more than two decades.…
February 1, By Michael Florio
Hundreds of Uber drivers gathered today in front of the company’s office in Long Island City to protest a recent cut in fares.
Uber, the popular car service app, slashed fares by 15 percent on Friday to combat a post-holiday slow season.…
February 1, By Christian Murray
The Long Island City/Hunters Point area is about to get a $40 million infrastructure and roadway upgrade through funding allocated by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Most of the roadways in the Hunters Point area have not been reconstructed since the beginning of the 20th Century,…
January 29, Staff Report
A major clothing line will now be a tenant in Long Island City.
Polo Ralph Lauren has signed a lease to take over 19,000 square feet on a lower level floor in The Factory, located at 30-30 47th Ave.,…
January 28, By Christian Murray
It’s 6:30 am and the notoriously bad 7 train is down. The MTA says it’s signal problems.
“My phone blows up, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, it’s all going crazy,” recalls Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
“People are waiting for the train,…
January 26, By Michael Florio
Rockaway Brewing Co. will celebrate a limited release of its new “Meat in the Middle” beer this weekend.
The brewery, located at 46-01 5th St., will host a gathering on Saturday from 1 p.m.…