June 1, By Christian Murray
The Department of Transportation continues to ignore calls from local officials and residents that stop signs and crosswalks are needed on Center Boulevard. On Friday, elected officials and parents from PS 78 took to the streets with their demands and held a press conference calling for a safer Center Boulevard.…
May 29, By Christian Murray
The number 7 train between Times Square and 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue will be closed in both directions this weekend. Service will be down from 2 a.m. Saturday through 4:30 a.m. Monday, the MTA said.…
May 28, By Christian Murray
More than 1,400 visitors are expected to fill Gantry Plaza State Park next Tuesday looking to feast on cuisine provided by more than 50 local restaurants. The 9th Annual Taste of LIC will kick off at 5:30 pm June 3 and all the major local restaurants—from the trendy to the upscale– will be participating.…
May 27, By Christian Murray
The Queens Library will be starting a mobile library service in Hunters Point this Saturday, which is expected to be in operation until a physical library is built on Center Boulevard. The mobile library will be parked next to Gantry Plaza State Park (Center Blvd at 48th Avenue) each Saturday starting May 31 and will operate between 8:30 am and 5:30pm.…
May 26, By Christian Murray
The group that represents residents on all park-related matters in Hunters Point is hosting an event on the Long Island City waterfront this Saturday to celebrate its 16th anniversary. The event marks the anniversary of Friends of Gantry Neighborhood Parks,…
May 23, By Christian Murray
Three ground-floor residential units located on Vernon Blvd are currently in the process of being converted into prime retail space. The owner of the properties, located at 47-34/47-36 Vernon Blvd, is currently seeking commercial tenants to move into three separate stores—each about 720 square feet,…
May 22, By Michael Florio
Socrates Sculpture Park’s international film series kicks off July 2nd with the screening of a documentary about Russian Punk band Pussy Riot. This year’s film series—called Outdoor Cinema 2014– will take place in the park every Wednesday night throughout July and August. …
May 21, By Christian Murray
A monthly graffiti cleanup crew, a visitor/tourist kiosk as well as more trash cans along Queens Plaza are among the many new initiatives that the Long Island City Business Improvement District plans to roll out in coming months.…
May 20, By Christian Murray
A Long Island City civic group is urging Community Board 2 to be more flexible and allow restaurants and bars on Vernon Boulevard to use their rear yard space—at least on a limited basis.…
May 16, By Christian Murray
Rockrose has joined forces with an event organizer and the owners of M. Wells Steakhouse to put together a movie and music series in the Court Square section of Long Island City. The festival will take place every Thursday and Saturday from August 7 to September 20 at 43-29 Crescent Street,…