Sept. 28, By Christian Murray
Beans, Grapes and Leaves—an upscale coffee, tea and wine bar—opened Wednesday on the ground floor of the newly developed Gantry Park Landing complex at 2-14 50th Avenue.
The café offers premium coffee and tea–as well as four craft beers on tap and an extensive wine menu with more than 30 reds and 15 whites on offer.…
Sept. 25, By Christian Murray
A piece of old-world Italian tradition will be on display on Vernon Boulevard this Sunday.
Members of Societa Sant’ Amato Di Nusco, which is located at 47-39 Vernon Boulevard, will be holding their annual procession through the streets of Hunters Point.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The Michelin Guide has just released its 2015 “Bib Gourmand” picks and Alobar and John Brown Smokehouse (10-43 44th Drive) were among the picks for the best value for money. These two restaurants were the only Long Island City restaurants to receive the highly-coveted prize.…
Sept. 24, By Christian Murray
The city council passed legislation yesterday that would fine drivers who flee the scene of an accident up to $10,000. The Council voted 49-0 in favor of the legislation that was introduced by Jimmy Van Bramer following three hit-and-run deaths that have occurred in Western Queens in the past year.…
Sept. 23, By Christian Murray
The real estate market is heating up in Astoria–and LIC-based Modern Spaces is looking to get in on more of the action. Modern Spaces, which has its flagship office at 47-42 Vernon Boulevard, will be opening its second office in Astoria next month at 34-16 30th Avenue.…
Sept. 22, By Christian Murray
More than 200 people attended the first movie screening at Hunters Point South Park on Saturday night. The film, Julie & Julia, was displayed on a 26 x 24 foot screen, on what was a clear night offering unblemished views of Manhattan.…
Sept. 19, By Michael Florio
Getting around New York City is going to be a lot tougher for many Long Island City residents this weekend. Number 7 train service between Times Square-42nd Street and 74th Street/Roosevelt Ave will be suspended from 2 am Saturday through 4:30 am Monday,…
Sept. 18, By Christian Murray
Despite the weather cooling down, the advocates for rear yard dining along Vernon Boulevard are continuing to put the heat on Community Board 2. Renee Katsaitis, who is spearheading the movement, called on the board earlier this month to produce guidelines so bars/restaurants on Vernon Blvd know where they stand when they apply for rear yard space.…
Sept. 16, Staff Report
Construction has started on a 5-story, 15-unit residential building on Vernon Boulevard, according to Department of Building records. In the past week, a construction fence has gone up around the periphery of the 49-18 Vernon Blvd property,…
Sept. 16, By Michael Florio
A new flea market is opening in Court Square—for two Saturdays this month. The Court Square Flea, an outdoor market, is set to debut this Saturday in the parking lot of the Teamsters Local 808 building at 22-43 Jackson Avenue,…