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.…
October 26, Staff Report
A man was shot during a botched armed robbery just blocks from the Queens Borough Bridge early Sunday, according to police.
Two men approached the victim and tried to remove the man’s gold chain at about 6:20 am,…
October 23, Staff Report
The 10th annual Halloween Harvest Festival takes place at Socrates Sculpture Park tomorrow.
The festival, which runs from 11 am through 3 pm, will feature a dog costume contest, face painting and dancing in the park.…
October 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
A kid-oriented bike group will tour western Queens this weekend on a seven-mile “Zombie Ride.”
Families will meet Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Gantry Plaza State Park to pedal out around 10:15 a.m.
There will be face painting,…
October 23, By Jackie Strawbridge
The $515,000 pink sculpture planned for Jackson Avenue that sparked considerable debate last year is likely to be approved next week.
The sculpture, called “Sunbather,” will go before the Public Design Commission for final design approval on Monday morning.…