Dec. 11, By Christian Murray
A new bakery opened in Hunters Point on Saturday by a married couple who have lived in Long Island City for 20 years. The store, called “51st Bakery and Café,” is located at 5-33 51st Avenue,…
Dec. 11, By Christian Murray
The sixth annual Christmas tree lighting took place on the Vernon Mall last night. About 30 hardy souls braved the cold weather to surround Santa and local representatives as the Christmas lights were lit.…
Dec. 10, By Christian Murray
Despite the snow and sleet, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Long Island City this morning for a luxury hotel that is about to be built in the Queens Plaza/Court Square area. The ceremony marked the beginning of the construction phase on a 224-room Crowne Plaza Hotel.…
Dec. 10, By Christian Murray
A 36-year-old off-duty police officer was killed after her car struck a barrier rail and then flipped over and crashed into a vacant store at the base of the Queensboro Bridge this morning, according to police.…
Dec. 5, By Christian Murray
Two residential towers are going to be constructed as part of phase II of the Hunters Point South development. TF Cornerstone and Selfhelp will be the development team and they will construct 1,193 apartments—of which about 800 will be affordable and the remainder market rate,…
Dec. 4, By Christian Murray
The illuminated snowflakes that line the northern portion of Vernon Boulevard were officially lit last night in a holiday lighting ceremony. The event was held at LICBar, where attendees were treated to hot chocolate and cookies.…
Dec. 4, By Christian Murray
Movie makers can now film on the streets of New York —without taking away coveted parking spaces. On Tuesday, elected officials cut the ribbon on a new outdoor lot at Kaufman Astoria Studios—which will allow producers to shoot outdoor scenes in the convenience of a studio setting.…
Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
The Parks Department planted 10 new trees at Andrews Grove/Shady Park today, as the restoration of the popular park is virtually complete. Shady Park, a popular playground on 49th Ave (btwn Vernon Blvd. and 5th Street),…
October 18, By Christian Murray
The police have released a new picture of missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo, who disappeared from his Long Island City school two weeks ago. The picture, which includes a photo of the shirt he was wearing the day he disappeared,…
October 17, By Christian Murray
The demolition crew tasked with the job of bulldozing 5 Pointz is going to have to wait–as the 5 Pointz artists were able to convince a Federal Court Judge today to grant them a temporary restraining order,…