January 4, Staff Report
Queens-bound motorists who plan to use the Queens Midtown Tunnel during the overnight hours are likely to be in for a slower trip over the course of the next 12 weeks.
Beginning tonight at 10:30 p.m.,…
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Noon: 7 train riders continue to face delays
January 4, Staff Report
The 7 train went down for about 30 minutes between Queens Plaza and 34th Street Hudson Yards this morning due to a rail condition at the Hunters Point Avenue station, according to the MTA.
Although the train returned to service around 9:10 am,…
Man jumps from 8th floor of LIC hotel, dies instantly
January 3, Staff Report
A man jumped to his death from the eighth floor of the Country Inn & Suites hotel in Long Island City Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The 46-year-old victim, whose name has yet to be released,…
Guitar Center falls victim to yet another theft, third incident since October
December 31, By Michael Florio
A local guitar store might need to beef up its security.
The Guitar Center, located at 34-17 48th Street, fell victim to a guitar theft on Dec. 23–the third such incident since October.
On this occasion,…
Two Jackson Avenue properties to be demolished
December 30, Staff Report
Two Jackson Avenue buildings are scheduled to be demolished, according to filings with the Department of Buildings.
The 3-story buildings are located next to Uber at 27-49 and 27-51 Jackson Avenue, with both including ground floor retail and four apartment units.…
The Secret Theatre launches fundraiser to keep its doors open
December 30, By Michael Florio
The secret is out.
Richard Mazda, the founder of The Secret Theatre, is looking for donations in order to save his theater from closing.
Mazda, who operates the off-off Broadway theater at 44-02 23rd Street,…
Vernon Blvd store goes on the rental market for $9,500 per month
December 29, Staff Report
A Vernon Blvd store that is currently occupied by Paris Health is available for rent.
The property, located at 49-11 Vernon Blvd, has been listed by Modern Spaces at $9,500 per month.
Paris Health is best known for its smoothies and juices.…
Large childcare facility to open in Court Square this spring
Dec. 28, By Christian Murray
A large childcare facility will be opening in Court Square next year that will cater to the needs of about 190 infants/children.
The Learning Experience, which will be located at 27-28 Thomson Avenue, will take up 13,500 square feet of ground floor retail space in the Arris Lofts building,…
Applications Open For Local Community Boards
December 24, By Michael Florio
Queens residents who are looking to get more involved in their neighborhoods have an opportunity to apply for a seat on their local community board.
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz announced this week that she is accepting applications for the 14 community boards in Queens.…
New Year’s Party To Support Displaced Chain Theatre
December 23, By Michael Florio
Long Island City residents can party on New Year’s Eve while helping to raise money for a displaced local theater.
Cinema Under the Influence, a Queens-based group that combines movie screenings and drinking into one event,…