July 16, It’s in Queens
The New York Irish Center will screen a documentary on its founder, Father Colm Campbell, and a booze-heavy comedy during a special movie night on Saturday.
In the 1990s, western Queens absorbed a large wave of immigrants from Ireland.…
July 16, By Michael Florio
Five men approached a 19-year-old man at Queens Plaza North last month and went through the victim’s pockets after striking him with a metal object, according to police.
The victim was walking in front of the Basic Sale shop,…
July 15, By Jackie Strawbridge
A new comedy venue is up and running where the Laughing Devil formerly stood.
The Standing Room, located at 47-38 Vernon Blvd., soft-opened in late June. The venue comes from the team behind The Stand in Manhattan;…
July 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
Free kayaking, fishing, yoga and other activities will take place on the Long Island City waterfront this weekend as part of City of Water Day.
City of Water Day, an annual waterfront festival, takes place July 18 in all five boroughs and in New Jersey along the Hudson.…
July 13, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Thomson Avenue Bridge became a canvas for the community on Monday.
Volunteers kicked off a community painting event for a new mural designed by local artist Mark Salinas, which he is bringing to the bridge between Skillman Avenue and 44th Drive in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Long Island City Partnership.…
July 10, By Christian Murray
Additional cops, greater library funding and an injection of money into local schools, arts institutions and parks were among the items in the City budget that Long Island City and Sunnyside/Woodside residents will benefit from in upcoming years,…
By Jackie Strawbridge
After spending decades in limbo at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, nearly 100 properties – including Long Island City’s waterfront Pepsi-Cola sign – are being reviewed in a process that began Wednesday.
The motivation for what the LPC is calling its Backlog Initiative is to address 95 properties that have been under consideration for landmark designation for decades,…
July 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
Citigroup has sold a nearly one-acre lot in Court Square for $143 million, according to City records.
Consisting of nine parcels – which are mostly vacant or industrial properties – the development site lies between 44th Road and 44th Drive next door to the CUNY School of Law and across the street from the Citi tower.…
July 8, By Christian Murray
Smorgasburg Queens opens Saturday and its organizers held a preview event at the market’s Court Square location last night.
Twenty-four vendors will be at the market on opening day, which takes place inside a 43-29 Crescent Street industrial building and the connecting outdoor lot.…
July 6, By Jackie Strawbridge
Manhattanhenge takes an encore this month, and once again Long Island City has a front row seat.
Also known as Manhattan Solstice, Manhattanhenge occurs twice a year as the sun lines up perfectly with the New York City street grid,…