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Laughing Devil Comedy Club sold, likely to have a new name

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,…

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.…

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.…

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.…