October 3, Staff Report
The developer who plans to demolish the 5 Pointz graffiti building and replace it with two residential towers has agreed to include more affordable apartment units. Jerry Wolkoff, of G&M Realty, plans to build 1,000 apartment units–370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—and seeks the approval of the city council in order to do so.…
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Michelin Guide takes note of Casa Enrique, Alobar & John Brown Smokehouse
The Michelin Guide released its 2014 restaurant booklet and Casa Enrique, Alobar and John Brown Smokehouse (10-43 44th Drive)were among the picks for the best value for money. These three restaurants were the only Long Island City restaurants to receive what’s known as Michelin’s “Bib Gourmand” award,…
Four story apartment building going up near Foodcellar
Sept. 23, Staff Report
An application has been submitted to the Building Department for the development of a 4-story residential building at 47-27 5th Street. The new building would be catercorner to Duane Reade– near Foodcellar.…
Van Bramer in running for Council Speaker job
Sept. 20, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is interested in becoming the next council speaker, taking over the role from the term-limited Christine Quinn. While many of the 51 council members are vying for the top council job,…
Vernon Blvd bus route undergoes service upgrade
Sept. 10, By Christian Murray
The MTA bus line that goes along Vernon Blvd., makes its way past Socrates Sculpture Park and goes deep into Astoria has undergone some improvement. Since Monday, the Q103 bus line has increased its frequency of service between Long Island City and Astoria.…
The Laughing Devil gets into the movie business
Sept. 10, By Christian Murray
The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, located at 47-38 Vernon Blvd., has installed a 99-inch movie screen—which it says is almost ready for showing films. The club plans to start rolling out classic movies on its big screen on Wednesday evenings as well as on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. …
Truck fire on Queensboro Bridge brings traffic delays
Sept. 2, 2:00 pm A truck caught fire at around 10 am on the Queensboro Bridge this morning temporarily shutting down traffic on the lower level in both directions. The FDNY has not yet determined what caused an 18-wheel truck to catch fire on the Manhattan-bound side of the bridge.…
Men fire shots at Goldfinger’s strip club
August 28, By Christian Murray
The police are looking for two suspects who went into a Long Island City strip club Tuesday morning and shot two men. According to police, the suspects went into Goldfinger’s Infinity Club, a gentlemen’s club located at 51-07 27th Street (near 51st Avenue),…
NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force dismisses claims that racism sparked attack near Shi last week
August 23, By Christian Murray The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force has investigated the alleged bias attack that took place near Shi Restaurant early Saturday morning and has determined that the incident was not sparked by hate. The Hate Crimes unit has turned the investigation over to the local 108 police precinct which is investigating the incident as an assault,…
City Planning Commission Approves Developer’s 5Pointz Zoning Permit
August 21, By Christian Murray
The 5 Pointz graffiti icon moved one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball this morning. The developer’s application to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units –370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by the City Planning Commission.…