Nov. 24, By Christian Murray
The owners and employees of Blue Streak Wines & Spirits, located at 47-20 Center Blvd, are just weeks away from opening their wine bar two doors down.
“We are looking to open right before Christmas,” said Rob Bralow,…
Nov. 23. By Christian Murray
A group of tire and rim thieves have a taste for fancy wheels.
On Tuesday, thieves struck three cars in Hunters Point—an Audi, BMW and Porsche–striping their tires and rims off and leaving their vehicles on blocks.…
Nov. 21, By Christian Murray
The list of Vernon Boulevard restaurants that will be offering sidewalk seating next summer continues to grow.
Madera, a Cuban restaurant located at 47-29 Vernon Blvd, is the latest establishment to apply for an unenclosed sidewalk café.…
Nov. 20, Associated Press with Christian Murray
Barack Obama’s 94-year-old step grandmother Sara Obama paid a special visit to the children of PS/IS 78Q Tuesday.
Sara Obama, who was married to the president’s late grandfather and lives in Kenya,…
Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
A new commanding officer has been appointed to the 108 Police Precinct, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City.
Captain John Travaglia, who has spent a significant portion of his career in Queens,…
Nov. 19, By Michael Florio
There is no shortage of residents looking for a hearty meal these days and one organization is looking to provide the hungry with some relief this winter.
City Harvest, a food rescue organization,…
Nov. 19, By Michael Florio
The president of the Dutch Kills Civic Association has abruptly left the organization.
Dominic Stiller, who became president of the civic association in January 2013, alerted the organization of his resignation last Monday with a letter to the board.…
Nov. 18, By Christian Murray
The business body count is continuing to mount on Vernon Blvd—as two commercial tenants are getting ready to leave.
The Institute for Face & Body Solutions and LIC Chiropractic will be moving out of 47-12 Vernon Blvd in upcoming months.…
Nov. 17, By Christian Murray
Fancy a winter coffee with waterfront views.
LIC Landing by Coffeed, which is located by the water at Hunters Point South Park, plans to enclose its space this winter providing its patrons with protection from the elements.…
Nov. 14, By Christian Murray
Hunters Point’s second supermarket—Urban Market– opened on 50 Avenue today with the promise of providing residents the lowest prices in the neighborhood.
Sam Mujalli, the owner of the 8,000 square foot store, said that his supermarket will provide Foodcellar (which has been the only supermarket in the area since it opened in 2008) with some stiff competition.…