November 3, Staff Report
Police have located an Italian man who was staying at a Long Island City hotel and went missing after the New York City Marathon.
An off-duty officer spotted Gianclaudio Marengo, 30, on a southbound 2 train in the vicinity of 34th Street and 7th Avenue at approximately 6:30 a.m.,…
November 2, Staff Report
The Second Lady of the United States will visit Long Island City this week as part of an effort to promote community colleges.
Jill Biden, a longtime educator and wife of Vice President Joe Biden,…
November 2, By Christian Murray
The shelves are packed with products and the cash registers are ready to ring people up.
Food Cellar, best known for its upscale supermarket in Hunters Point, will be opening its 14,000 square-foot store in Court Square this month,…
October 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
A scary surprise is waiting for Saturday’s Trick or Treat marchers at the Paragon Paint Factory.
The Paragon, located at 45-40 Vernon Blvd., will be the setting of the first ever Haunted Factory, presented by Gianna Cerbone-Teoli of Manducatis Rustica.…
October 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Western Queens residents have pushed back against elements of the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing proposal that would allow developers to put required affordable housing units in separate buildings, or not create them at all.…
October 28, By Christian Murray
Several Long Island City bars and restaurants are coming together to put on a Halloween pub crawl.
The event involves nearly 15 bars/restaurants located in or around Vernon Blvd each offering specials from 6 pm throughout the evening.…
October 28, By Christian Murray
Crime continues to plummet in the 108 Police Precinct, with the number of reported incidents down 18 percent year-to-date.
The precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, reported the second largest drop in crime of the 76 police precincts citywide year-to-date.…
October 27, By Jackie Strawbridge
A controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, has earned the support of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The proposal, put forward by the coalition Move NY in February, would introduce tolls on the Queensboro and other East River bridges of $5.54 each way with E-ZPass,…
October 27, By Christian Murray
A new café is scheduled to open on the corner of 21st Street and 45th Rd. next week.
Terri Gloyd and Annie Tsantes, who have lived in the area for 30 years, plan to open LIC Corner Café on Monday.…
October 26, By Christian Murray
With mom and pop stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn disappearing at a rapid pace, local advocates are backing a City Council bill that they believe will prevent similar hemorrhaging here, before hefty rent hikes take their toll.…