May 13, By Christian Murray
A one-mile run/walk is set to take place around the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside later this month to raise money for the Coalition for the Homeless.
The event, scheduled for Sunday, May 31,…
May 12, By Christian Murray
The expansion of Hunters Point South Park has been years in the making yet Long Island City residents have been ignored during the decision-making process.
The city has denied residents with any real opportunity to share their concerns or recommendations as to the design of the final phase of the waterfront park,…
May 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
The iconic LIC Clock Tower is here to stay.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to landmark the 11-story building, known for its neo-Gothic detailing, gargoyles and its glass clock face.
The Clock Tower – located at 29-27 Queens Plaza North– was the tallest building in Queens prior to the construction of the Citigroup Building in 1990.…
May 11, By Jackie Strawbridge
The fifth annual LIC Arts Open kicks off Wednesday, taking place at about 65 venues throughout the greater neighborhood.
The festival, which runs from May 13 through May 17, is going to be the biggest LIC Arts Open yet—up from 54 venues last year.…
May 8, By Christian Murray
The owners and operators of a number of Brooklyn flea markets are opening a food market in Court Square this summer.
Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby, the founders of Brooklyn Flea, will start the market with 20-to-30 food vendors.…
May 7, By Christian Murray
The ramen restaurant that has been under construction at 47-36 Vernon Boulevard in recent months opened yesterday.
The restaurant, called Tamashii Ramen, is owned by Jhon Cho, who has operated a restaurant by the same name at 29-05 Broadway in Astoria for the past two years.…
May 7, By Christian Murray
Long Island City will be getting plenty of funds for an elaborate bikeway through the neighborhood
The bikeway is one of the three projects that is going to be funded as part of a vote where residents were able to cast their ballots to determine how $1 million in city funds should be spent.…
May 5, By Christian Murray
Two extra kindergarten classes are being added to PS/IS 78 that will cater to the 50-zoned children who were placed on a wait list.
Superintendent Philip Composto, who spoke in front of a packed auditorium at PS/IS 78Q last night,…
May 5, Staff Report
The Citibank building is on the market and is expected to fetch a price in excess of $500 million, reported the Daily News.
The paper reports that Savanna, a private equity and real estate company that acquired a majority stake in the building last year,…
May 4, By Michael Florio
The newest brewery to open in Long Island City is set to debut this week.
LIC Beer Project, located at 39-28 23rd Street, will be pouring its brew on the first night of Queens Beer Week,…