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.…
May 14, By Christian Murray
Communitea, best known for its coffee and vast selection of tea, has found a new location that includes an outdoor patio that can seat more than 20 people
The café, which had been located at 47-02 Vernon Blvd for 10 years,…
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.…