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.…
LIC Dog Run To Open End Of This Month
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Hotel Boom Continues With 150 Rooms Slated for Ravenswood
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,…
Car Sharing Network Expands into Western Queens
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,…
Developer Scoops Pair Of Queens Buildings For $6M, To Preserve As ‘Workforce Housing’
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,…
Teenage bicyclist dead after being struck by car at Queens Plaza last month
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.…
Astoria gin maker about to move to LIC, new location to have a tasting room
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,…
Citi Bike Launches In Long Island City; Installations To Be Completed This Month
August 5, By Jackie Strawbridge
All 12 Long Island City Citi Bike stations will be installed within three weeks, according to Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
The first, located on Center Boulevard between 54th Avenue and Borden Avenue,…
First LIC Citi Bike Station To Launch Tomorrow
August 4, By Jackie Strawbridge
Citi Bike’s expansion into Queens kicks off tomorrow, as the Department of Transportation cuts the ribbon on the first Long Island City station.
Located at Center Boulevard between Borden Avenue and 54th Avenue, this station is one of 12 slated for Long Island City as part of Citi Bike’s expansion into the Borough and other neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Manhattan.…
Pizzeria on Vernon Blvd opens, with back deck coming soon
August 3, By Christian Murray
After eight-months of construction, sLICe, a new pizzeria located at 48-11 Vernon Blvd., opened today.
The pizzeria, which is owned and managed by the same group behind Blend and Blend on the Water, was providing passersby with free slices today.…
Independent pharmacy opens in Hunters Point
August 2, By Michael Florio
An independent pharmacy owned by a husband and wife team opened in Hunters Point Thursday.
Nature’s Prescriptions, a full service pharmacy that also carries a broad range of herbs, holistic and homeopathic remedies, opened at 5-29 50th Avenue after nearly 8 months of construction.…