March 2, By Michael Florio
The crime rate has taken a nosedive this year throughout the 108 Police Precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City.
Captain John Travaglia, the commanding officer of the 108 Precinct, said that the number of reported crimes for the year through Feb.…
Feb. 27, By Christian Murray
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has been a strong advocate for decking over the Sunnyside Yard for months—despite the cool reception it has received from western Queens leaders.
Katz began advocating for developing the yards in September,…
Feb. 27, Staff Report
A health food store—offering nature’s prescriptions—is opening at 5-29 50th Avenue, where Dog Island City was located for about five years.
There are few details on the 600 sqf. health food store– such as when the owners plan to open it.…
Feb. 27, By Christian Murray
The $515,000 sculpture that is expected to go up on Jackson Avenue will be going before the Public Design Commission later this year for approval.
The sculpture, which was initially designed to be an 8 ½ feet high pink figure,…
Feb. 25, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 is in the midst of overhauling its website, as it aims provide residents with greater access to public documents.
The updated website will be much more comprehensive and is expected to be ready by spring.…
Feb. 25, By Christian Murray
More than 75 people turned out last night at SHI restaurant for the 2015 launch party of the waterfront parks group.
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, which organizes events and helps maintain the waterfront parks,…
Feb. 24, By Michael Florio
Citigroup is selling a site north of One Court Square that is most likely to become a luxury apartment complex, according to The Real Deal.
The site is nearly once acre and is bound by 44th Road,…
Feb. 23, By Michael Florio
A proposed plan that would charge commuters a toll for using the Queensboro bridge—and three other New York City bridges–was put forward last week by an advocacy group that includes the former NYC traffic commissioner.…
Feb 23 By Christian Murray
Community Board 2 has started the process to name a street after Tony Mazzarella, the long-time owner of the Waterfront Crabhouse who passed away late last month.
Former Community Board chair Joe Conley suggested co-naming 2nd Street and Borden Ave.…
Feb. 22, By Christian Murray
Long Island City residents are going to able to express their opinion on public art—when a temporary art piece goes up outside PS 1 on Jackson Avenue.
The new installation will be a 19th Century rotary phone that will go up for just two weeks starting March 29.…