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,…
May 15, By Christian Murray
An upscale Italian restaurant is opening on the ground floor at 46-10 Center Boulevard that will include an outdoor patio area with sweeping views of Manhattan. The restaurant will be owned, in part, by Rocco Sacramone,…
May 13, By Michael Florio
A massive five-day arts celebration will start in Long Island City this Wednesday. The LIC Arts Open will begin tomorrow and go through Sunday, taking place at 54 venues throughout the neighborhood. The event,…
May 13, By Christian Murray
The much-awaited outdoor café at Hunters Point South Park is scheduled to open next week. The establishment, called “LIC Landing by Coffeed,” will be located next to the East River Ferry Terminal and will consist of a kiosk,…
May 12, By Christian Murray
Long Island City’s Clock Tower has officially sold. The Long Island City icon was bought for $15 million by the Criterion Group, a residential development firm. Rumors had been circulating that the property had being sold ever since the Holocenter arts group,…