April 21, By Michael Florio
The Laughing Devil Comedy Club has been sold and the establishment is expected to undergo a name change. Paul Italia, Cris Italia and David Kimowitz, who own The Stand Comedy Club & Restaurant in Manhattan,…
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LIC cabbie crosses RFK Bridge 3,000 times without paying, DA alleges
April 18, By Christian Murray
A Long Island City cab driver has been charged for crossing the RFK Bridge more than 3,000 times without paying a dime in tolls. Rodolfo Sanchez, 69, who faces up to seven years in prison,…
MTA unveils Long Island City marketing material
April 17, By Christian Murray
“Experience New York City’s Best Kept Secret.” That is the slogan touting Long Island City that is going to be plastered on subway trains and in stations for much of this year, while No.…
TF Cornerstone starts leasing latest building, rents range from $2,200 to $6,000
April 17, By Christian Murray
TF Cornerstone has just begun leasing 46-10 Center Boulevard, its sixth and final luxury building on the Long Island City waterfront, with rents ranging from $2,200 to $6,000 per month. The 26-story tower, which curves around LIC’s famous Pepsi sign,…
Halal cart rolls into Hunters Point, future unknown
April 16, By Christian Murray
A bright orange Halal cart set up shop on the sidewalks of Hunters Point this week and it has already drawn the attention of police and one resident. Navid Ahmed, an Afghani immigrant, rolled onto Vernon Blvd Monday and started cooking gyros—as well as lamb over rice.…
Woodbines, which took over from Lounge 47, to construct an extension over rear yard space
April 15, By Christian Murray
Woodbines, the gastropub that took over the space that was once home to Lounge 47, has plans to expand. Pat Burke, who opened Woodbines last August, said he wants to build an enclosed space that covers the entire rear yard,…
Two Il Mulino chefs to open LIC Italian restaurant
April 14, By Christian Murray
Two long-serving chefs from the upmarket restaurant Il Mulino will be opening an Italian restaurant in Long Island City. The restaurant will be opening at 21-50 44th Drive where Da Gianni’s Ristorante was located,…
July 4th fireworks return to East River
April 14, By Michael Florio
Things will be lighting up this 4th of July for residents of Western Queens. Macy’s annual Fourth of July Firework Show will return to the East River this summer, providing a better view for those in Long Island City and parts of Astoria.…
LIC Flea gets approval to sell wine & beer from Community Board 2
April 12, By Christian Murray
The LIC Flea & Food received the green light from Community Board 2 to sell wine and beer at its popular market. The community board approved the LIC Flea & Food’s plan to cordon off a section of its 46th Avenue and 5th Street location for the purposes of selling wine and beer.…
MTA to provide No. 7 service on weekend of Vernon Blvd. block party, LIC Arts Open
April 11, By Christian Murray
The MTA might be listening to Long Island City after all. The agency has agreed to run the No. 7 train on the weekend of May 17-18 after hearing calls from local leaders that the Vernon Boulevard block party (LIC Springs!),…