May 31, By Bill Parry,
Long Island City, NY: Change is coming to Court Square and one retail business has undergone a transformation to keep pace with it. SquareWine & Spirits, located at 24-20 Jackson Ave., decided to start undergoing a makeover last year as it aims to appeal to the influx of new residents.…
The police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was observed masturbating on the Queens bound No. 7 train. The suspect was seen masturbating on the No. 7 train by a 64-year-old female on Monday, May 13,…
May 30, By Christian Murray
More than a 1,000 visitors are expected to fill Gantry Plaza State Park next Tuesday looking to feast on the cuisine provided by as many as 50 local restaurants. The 8th Annual LIC Food festival is kicking off at 6:30 pm Tuesday and all the major local restaurants—from the trendy to the upscale– are participating.…
May 29, By Bill Parry
Astoria, Queens: A popular local burger joint started a new promotion last week that’s sure to be a smash hit with hungry moviegoers. 5 Napkin Burger (35-01 36th St.), known throughout the city for its 10 ounce burgers and vast selection of beers,…
Jimmy Van Bramer was declared a winner last week. City and State, a website for New York’s political chattering classes, listed him a political “winner” based on his response to a bribe offered to him by a Long Island City businessman.…
May 23, By Christian Murray
The developer who seeks to demolish the 5 Pointz graffiti mecca and construct two residential towers faced an unfriendly crowd at a public hearing held at MoMA PS 1 last night. David Wolkoff, the developer,…
May 23, By Christian Murray Sunnyside, Queens: The horror movie played out in a warehouse on the border of Sunnyside/LIC. In April, a Woodside resident was walking down Roosevelt Avenue and was picked up off the street by three men and held in a de facto torture chamber in Sunnyside/LIC for over a month,…
May 21, By Bill Parry
Rockrose Development Corp. is expected to break ground on the tallest residential building in Queens later this year. The company plans to build a 50-story tower in the Court Square area (43-25 Hunter Street) comprised of 975 units.…
May 20, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, Queens: TF Cornerstone began leasing its 45-45 Center Boulevard waterfront tower today and some prospective tenants might be in for some sticker shock. The lowest priced studio will cost $2,300—while the most affordable 3brm will set a tenant back $5,390.…
May 20, By Christian Murray and Bill Parry
Long Island City, Queens: The owner of a LIC rock-climbing venue was arrested Thursday for attempting to bribe a public official, according to a New York State criminal complaint filed in Queens County.…