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.…
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Phase II of Hunters Point South will be 1,200 units, 800 affordable
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,…
Holiday lights ‘officially lit’ on Vernon Blvd.
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.…
Movie producers have new outdoor studio, reduces need for street closures
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.…
Tall trees get planted at Shady Park, as community aims to restore canopy
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),…
Police release updated picture of missing teen Avonte Oquendo
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,…
Court grants 5 Pointz artists a 10-day restraining order, as long-shot battle to save building continues
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,…
New urban market–offering ethnic food to jewelry– to open in LIC on Friday
October 17, By Christian Murray
A new indoor market is opening in the historic Standard Motor Parts Building in Long Island City Friday and aims to sell everything from jewelry to ethnic food. Qns Urban Mkt will open on the ground floor of the iconic 37-18 Northern Blvd building,…
Missing boy’s whereabouts still unknown
The 14-year-old boy who went missing in Long Island City on Friday has NOT been found, despite reports that he had been spotted him in Harlem this afternoon. Authorities initially said that Avonte Oquendo, the missing boy, had been found. But within minutes of the announcement,…
Missing Teen Was Last Seen Leaving LIC School
The NYPD has asked the public for help in finding an autistic teenager who was reported missing on Friday. Avonte Oquendo, 14, was last seen at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 4, leaving Center Boulevard School, which is located at 1-50 51st Ave in Long Island City.…