Jan. 20, By Christian Murray
A ground breaking on the Hunters Point Library could happen as early as this spring.
The city has the funding it needs to start construction, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
“The funding problem has been solved so we can begin construction,” Van Bramer said,…
Jan. 20, By Christian Murray
A large piece of Hunters Point real estate sold earlier this month—next to 5Sl and cater-corner with Duane Reade.
The property, 47-33 5th Street, sold for $12 million and the transaction was filed with the city Friday.…
Jan. 18, By Christian Murray
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a truck at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 41st Avenue Saturday, according to police.
The 36-year-old victim was hit by a private sanitation truck at 5:13 pm as the driver turned east onto 41st Avenue from Vernon Blvd.…
Jan. 16, Staff Report
The city has preliminary plans to rezone a section of Long Island City—which would lead to further construction in what is already a crane-filled neighborhood.
The Wall Street Journal reported today that the city is targeting Long Island City “along the East River and just north of the Long Island Expressway for a possible rezoning that would promote the construction around Queens Plaza of more high-rise apartment buildings,…
Jan. 15, By Christian Murray
A Vietnamese restaurant is opening by the Court Square train station in the location that was previously occupied by Quiznos.
Bia Restaurant, which currently has a location in Williamsburg, is expected to open at 23-10 Jackson Ave.…
Jan. 14, By Christian Murray and Michael Florio
The Chairman of Astoria’s Community Board 1 Vinicio Donato has held the top job since 1979.
Meanwhile, all the leading figures on the Community Board 1 have been there since the 1980s—including those in charge of zoning and overseeing liquor licenses.…
Jan. 13, By Michael Florio
Throw away your take-out menus and put on your aprons.
Dan Dolgin, 57, the founder of a cooking school based out of his Queens Plaza apartment, is looking to teach western Queens residents how to cook.…
Jan. 12. By Michael Florio (updated: Jan.13)
A number of artists who put the 5Pointz graffiti Mecca on the map have come together to deny the controversial developer from trade marking the 5Pointz name.
Jonathan Cohen, a graffiti artist know as “Meres One,” started a petition in an attempt to deny the developer from using the name to market his apartment buildings in the “graveyard” of the graffiti Mecca.…
Jan. 12, Staff Report
The Court Square building boom shows no signs of abating.
The number of building permits filed with the Department of Buildings for large-scale residential buildings continues to get grow.
The latest filing is for a 15-story,…
Jan. 8, By Christian Murray
Bareburger is set to open its Vernon Blvd location by mid February.
Mark Turner, a co-owner in the 48-19 Vernon Boulevard restaurant, said that the burger chain will start training its staff in about two weeks with the goal of opening in early-to-mid February.…