May 20, By Jackie Strawbridge
A $682 million proposal could be a lifeline for PS/IS 78, according to State Sen. Michael Gianaris.
Gianaris said that he and Senate Democrats have proposed the creation of an education package that would help fund new schools.…
May 20, By Christian Murray
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are coming to the East River and Hunters Point residents will be getting a close-up view of the show.
The fireworks will be shot from barges from two East River locations– one near midtown and the other by the South Street Seaport. …
May 19, By Christian Murray
The Beer Closet, which currently sells an array of different brews as a retailer, has plans to open up its back room and set up a bar.
Mario Cruz, the owner of the 5-37 51st Avenue store,…
May 19, By Michael Florio
NYU Langone is opening a medical center in Long Island City in about 18 months to meet the healthcare needs of the growing neighborhood.
The hospital system has entered into a 31-year lease where it will move into a facility at 21-21 44th Drive and will offer multi-specialty ambulatory care.…
May 18, By Jackie Strawbridge
Supporters of Planned Parenthood turned out in Long Island City this morning to cut the ribbon on what will be the organization’s first center in Queens.
A lively crowd of more than 50 people convened at the 21-41 45th Road facility,…
May 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
The city council unanimously passed a bill Thursday that will provide residents with more say before certain pieces of public art are installed.
The bill was introduced by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer earlier this year just months after it was revealed that an 8 ½ foot tall,…
May 17, By Jackie Strawbridge
The owner of the Forest Hills restaurant Danny Brown Wine Bar and Kitchen–the first Queens eatery to receive a Michelin Guide star–is opening a new establishment in Court Square.
Danny Brown, the owner, said that the restaurant will be “totally different” from the Forest Hills establishment.…
May 15, By Michael Florio
A popular LIC restaurant will soon be expanding into Astoria.
Blend LIC, located at 47-04 Vernon Blvd, will be opening another restaurant at 37-17 30th Avenue, according to the operator of the Vernon Blvd location.…
May 15, By Christian Murray
The Hampton Jitney, a bus service that goes between New York City and the east end of Long Island, is expected to introduce a stop in Long Island City.
The location of the stop is expected to be at 1 Court Plaza,…
May 14, By Jackie Strawbridge
The groundbreaking of the long-awaited Hunters Point library takes place Saturday and the Queens Library will host a free carnival and other activities to celebrate the occasion.
The event, which runs from 11 a.m.…