April 14, By Michael Florio
Things will be lighting up this 4th of July for residents of Western Queens. Macy’s annual Fourth of July Firework Show will return to the East River this summer, providing a better view for those in Long Island City and parts of Astoria.…
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LIC Flea gets approval to sell wine & beer from Community Board 2
April 12, By Christian Murray
The LIC Flea & Food received the green light from Community Board 2 to sell wine and beer at its popular market. The community board approved the LIC Flea & Food’s plan to cordon off a section of its 46th Avenue and 5th Street location for the purposes of selling wine and beer.…
MTA to provide No. 7 service on weekend of Vernon Blvd. block party, LIC Arts Open
April 11, By Christian Murray
The MTA might be listening to Long Island City after all. The agency has agreed to run the No. 7 train on the weekend of May 17-18 after hearing calls from local leaders that the Vernon Boulevard block party (LIC Springs!),…
Owners of Shi and Skinny’s Cantina plan to open bakery and Japanese restaurant on Jackson Ave
April 9, By Christian Murray
The owners of Shi, the well-known Japanese/Asian restaurant located on Center Boulevard, have plenty of new business ventures on tap. Shih and Skinny Lee plan to open a new dessert shop at 13-11 Jackson Avenue next month—and are also likely to open a Japanese restaurant at 27-26 Jackson Avenue.…
New condo to go up near MoMA PS1
April 7, By Christian Murray
The development of Hunters Point continues, with reports that a new condo building is going up adjacent to MoMA PS1, at 11-51 47th Avenue. The property, based on its rendering, will be a 54-unit condo, …
Young recruits join old guard on Community Board 2
April 6, By Christian Murray
Community Board 2, which represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is getting an injection of young blood. Four new members were appointed to the 50-member board Thursday, following some recent departures. The board,…
Participatory budgeting coming to Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City
April 4, By Christian Murray
Residents of Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City will soon have a direct say on how $1 million in city funds will be spent in the district. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who each year allocates funds for parks,…
LIC Flea & Food kicks off this Saturday
April 3, By Christian Murray
The LIC Flea & Food kicks off Saturday and will be open every Saturday and Sunday until fall. The market will be hosting more than 85 vendors and will offer food, jewelry, fashion, furniture,…
5Pointz artists to showcase artwork reflecting grief following whitewash
April 2, By Michael Florio
Several 5Pointz graffiti artists are about to showcase their artwork at a local gallery that explores their devastation after they discovered that the graffiti Mecca had been whitewashed. The Jeffrey Leder Gallery, located at 21-37 45th Road,…
Former owner of Vernon Blvd salon opens hair studio on Jackson
April 1, By Christian Murray
A Long Island City resident who once owned a hair salon on Vernon Boulevard is about to open a similar establishment on Jackson Avenue. Enrique Elwart, who owned New York Looks at 47-14 Vernon Blvd until it closed a little over a year ago,…