May 1, By Michael Florio
The man behind Big Bird is going to be at the Museum of the Moving Image this Sunday.
Carroll Spinney, the 80-year-old puppeteer, who is known for his roles as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch will be greeting fans at the museum prior to the screening of a film about his illustrious career.…
May 1, Staff Report
The FDNY will be opening their fire houses to the public tomorrow—Saturday—in celebration of their 150th anniversary.
There are several firehouses throughout Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City district that will be open between the hours of 1-3 pm.…
April 30, By Michael Florio
Several Queens law makers are opposed to a proposal that calls for charging commuters a toll for crossing over the Queensboro Bridge—calling it “fundamentally unfair.”
The proposal, put forward by the lobby group Move NY in February,…
April 29, By Michael Florio
The Long Island City Partnership is getting ready for its second Vernon Blvd. block party.
The partnership, which will be closing off Vernon Blvd between 50th Ave and 46th Ave, will be hosting the festival–called LIC Springs–on Saturday May 9,…
April 28, By Christian Murray
Long Island City parents have put political leaders and education officials on notice– after discovering earlier this month that the waitlist for children zoned to go to kindergarten at PS/IS 78 is long.
Several parents, …
April 27, By Christian Murray
Hundreds of luxury apartments in the heart of Queens Plaza have just become available for rent.
The World Wide Group–which has constructed a 421-unit, 21 story building at Queens Plaza North (24th Street)– has just listed the high-end apartments.…
April 27, By Michael Florio
Several Hunters Point residents are seeking members to join their Community Supported Agriculture group.
The group, which is signing up members through May 2, charges a $548 fee that goes toward a Riverdale farm,…
April 24, By Christian Murray
The MTA plans to increase service on the No.7 line in December during a limited number of off-peak hours.
The MTA said that it has added service in response to the growth or ridership during these off-peak periods.…
April 24, By Christian Murray
The construction of the second and final phase of Hunters Point South Park is expected to begin late summer.
The expansion of the park, which is expected to take at least three years to complete,…
April 22, By Michael Florio
It’s only just begun. More than 22,500 units are either being constructed or are in the planning phase in Long Island City, according to a market report released by the Long Island City Partnership today.…