August 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City is examining the dock site just across Anable Basin from Gantry Plaza State Park, for the Long Island City stop on the incoming Astoria-to-Wall Street ferry line.
This ferry line will be one of five slated to open between 2017 and 2018 as part of a City-wide plan announced earlier this year.…
August 14, By Michael Florio
Macy’s will make Long Island City the home of its photo studio and set space.
The department store recently signed a lease to take over 150,000 square feet in the Factory Building, the 10-story building located at 30-30 47th Ave,…
August 13, By Christian Murray
Six Citi Bike stations have been installed in Long Island City in the past two days.
Seven of the 12 stations are now ready for use, according to spokeswoman for Citi Bike, with the remaining five expected to be installed by the end of the month.…
August 13, By Jackie Strawbridge
Craft beer fans can explore Long Island City’s local brews during a 10-day, self-led brewery crawl starting tomorrow.
Big Alice Brewing, LIC Beer Project, Rockaway Brewing Company and Transmitter Brewing will host the brewery crawl from Aug.…
August 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Long Island City’s newest dog run is slated to open on Aug. 27, according to the State Parks Department.
A debut event for the dog run is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Aug. 27.…
August 11, By Jackie Strawbridge
As hotels continue to sprout in Long Island City and Astoria, another is planned for Ravenswood, with 150 rooms spanning seven stories.
The hotel will sit at 38-04 11th Street, just behind the Ravenswood Generating Station,…
August 11, By Jackie Strawbridge
A car sharing company hopes to better connect Brooklyn and Queens by expanding its network into the borough.
Car2Go, an international car share company with a fleet of vehicles in Brooklyn, announced Tuesday that it will expand to Long Island City,…
August 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Related Companies have purchased two, nearly century-old residences in Astoria and Long Island City, with the intent to preserve the properties.
According to Department of Finance documents, Related bought 36-05 Vernon Blvd. for $3.4 million,…
August 7, By Michael Florio
A Long Island City teenager died this week after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Queens Plaza last month, according to the NYPD.
Kevin Lopez, 18, died Wednesday from injuries he sustained after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle at Queens Plaza North/29th Street on July 28.…
August 6, By Michael Florio
Astoria Distilling Company, which started selling its gin to bars and liquor stores last year, is opening its own tasting room and production site.
The company, which is located in Astoria but does its distilling upstate,…