December 4, By Christian Murray
The group that oversees Long Island City’s waterfront parks has big plans to put down an ice skating rink in Hunters Point South Park.
Rob Basch, president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, told members of Community Board 2 on Thursday that the rink would take up a significant portion of the oval and would cost in the vicinity of $500,000 per year.…
A unique three-story building on 44th Drive has been purchased and, along with a neighboring property, will make way for a new condo and retail project, according to developers.
The building – which has unique exterior detailing and was once an Elks Lodge,…
December 3, By Jackie Strawbridge
After proposing new penalties for hit and run drivers that were passed last year, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has introduced a new bill aimed at drivers who repeatedly flee the scene of crashes.
The legislation is intended as an additional deterrent against hit and run drivers,…
December 2, Staff Report
A 12-story hotel is likely to rise on Queens Boulevard across the street from the 33rd Rawson 7-train Station
The site, located at 32-45 Queens Boulevard, is likely to consist of about 100 units, said co-developer Roger Lee.…
December 2, By Michael Florio
Chipotle has confirmed that it will open a location at 26-14 Jackson Ave. next spring.
Danielle Moore, Public Relations and Communications Manager with Chipotle Mexican Grill, confirmed that the company will open a restaurant at this location.…
December 1, By Jackie Strawbridge
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has joined growing opposition to the City’s two major zoning proposals.
Katz announced Tuesday that she opposes the Department of City Planning’s proposed “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” zoning text amendments.…
November 30, Staff Report
New Yorkers can ride the subway back in time throughout December.
The MTA will run a “holiday nostalgia fleet” of vintage subway cars for four consecutive Sundays starting Dec. 6. The fleet includes subway cars from the 30s,…
November 30, Staff Report
Astoria Bank opened a branch in Court Square today.
The branch occupies 2,500 square feet of the Vere Building, a 43-unit residential complex located at 26-26 Jackson Avenue.
“With its tremendous amount of recent commercial and residential development,…
November 30, By Michael Florio
Long Island City residents can now break out their inner Rocky.
Supreme Team Boxing, a new neighborhood boxing gym, opened at 34-09 Queens Blvd. earlier this month.
The 1,900-square-foot center offers pro-style boxing and kickboxing classes,…
November 28, Staff Report
Two women were struck in the head during an attempted robbery near 40th Avenue and 9th Street last month, according to police.
The women were walking down the street at 6:00 am, Wednesday, Oct. 28,…