Feb 10, By Michael Florio
A tower comprised of organic bricks will be erected in the MoMA PS 1 courtyard, which will serve as the urban landscape for the 2014 Warm Up summer music series. The artwork,…
Feb. 7, By Christian Murray
State officials presented the design plans for a proposed dog run that would be located next to Center Boulevard, sandwiched between the new P.S./I.S. 78Q building and the Queens West Sports Field. The design,…
Feb. 7, By Christian Murray
The MTA plans to come to Long Island City and explain to residents why it needs to shut down the subway—between Times Square and Queensboro Plaza–for 22 weekends this year, according to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.…
Feb. 5, By Christian Murray
The MTA is in for some harsh words. This neighborhood’s elected officials will be meeting with MTA officials tomorrow for the first time since the agency abruptly announced that it would be shutting down No.…
Feb. 4, By Michael Florio
Construction is expected to start on a large retail and office complex this year that is likely to turn 30-30 Northern Blvd into a destination for big box stores, rooftop restaurants and lounges. The development will be connected to the neighborhood’s iconic 7-story Apple Building (see photo below).…
Feb. 3, By Christian Murray
Two business owners with plans to open restaurants on Vernon Boulevard are likely to face some wary residents when a public hearing is held next month concerning the fate of their liquor license applications.…
Feb. 2, By Christian Murray
The former location of the M Wells diner and the adjacent sports bar is for sale. The owner, who was about to open a new diner/sports bar at the site, decided recently that he didn’t want to go into the restaurant business.…
Jan. 31, By Michael Florio
The LIC Flea & Food will be reopening for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 5, according to the Queens Courier, which manages the event. The event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at the same location as last year,…
Jan. 30, By Christian Murray
A beer hall is expected to open this summer on Jackson Avenue. The beer hall is going to be located at 1223 Jackson Avenue, which is currently the empty space that used to be “Sports Bar.” Two workers who were doing interior work at the location said the beer hall should open in about six months.…
Jan. 29, By Christian Murray
Long Island City residents will get their chance next week to speak to New York State Parks department officials about the proposed dog run near 5th Street as well as a plethora of issues pertaining to Gantry Plaza State Park.…