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. …
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Long Island City BID seeks retailers, plans on introducing graffiti cleanup crew
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.…
Hunters Point civic group calls on community board to compromise on backyard space
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.…
Court Square to get movie and music series from Aug. 7 through Sept. 20
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,…
Large Italian restaurant to open in TF Cornerstone building, to be owned by Trattoria L’incontro chef
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,…
LIC Arts Open kicks off May 14
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,…
LIC Landing to open next week
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,…
Official: Clocktower of LIC sells for $15 million
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,…
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‘Juice Press’ to open retail store and production plant in Long Island City
May 11, By Michael Florio
Juice Press, a health-food chain that sells organic cold press juices and smoothies, will be moving its production facility to Long Island City later this month. The company is about to move into the Falchi Building,…