August 21, By Christian Murray
M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, was supposed to open its steakhouse in July. However, there have been delays. And there are likely to be several more to come.…
August 21, Staff Report The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, which was put on the market in July, is no longer up for sale, according to the Daily News. Steve Hofstetter, a co-owner with Jacob Morvay at the 47-38 Vernon Blvd. venue,…
August 19, Staff Report
A 28-year-old Long Island City man, Nikolaos Katsos, was charged with third-degree assault and harassment while police search for more suspects in the alleged assault of an interracial couple early Saturday morning. The couple said they were leaving Shi restaurant,…
A big truck caught on fire and apparently exploded on the Queensboro Bridge earlier this morning, according to preliminary reports. Several twitter users– including Elena de Rossi– posted pictures.…
August 15, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, NY: The non-profit group that has been doing much of the gardening and landscape work at Gantry Plaza State Park for the past 15 years is in serious decline. The group’s membership continues to dwindle as its long-serving volunteers grow old and newer residents fail to join.…
August 9, Staff Report
A celebration marking the 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop is scheduled to take place at 5 Pointz on Sunday. DJ Kool Herc, who arguably pioneered Hip-Hop, will perform “Back to the Roots”. The story goes that 40 years ago Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) created Hip-Hop after he brought two turntables and a microphone to a birthday party for his sister,…
August 6, By Christian Murray
A new diner will be opening in Queens Plaza that will cater to local residents as well as office workers. Queens & Paupers, which will be located at 27-08 Queens Blvd South, aims to be an old-style diner that is open from morning ‘til late.…
August 5, Staff Report
A large eatery/salad bar is about to open near Queens Plaza. Cranberry, which is located at 42-51 Hunter Street, will primarily be a lunch-time salad bar. The establishment will offer everything from salads, pastas, Mexican fare to pizza.…
July 10
, Staff report
The Laughing Devil Comedy Club is up for sale and is likely to be sold in weeks. Steve Hofstetter, a co-owner with Jacob Morvay at the 47-38 Vernon Blvd. venue, said that he would try to find a buyer that would maintain it as a comedy club.…
The New York City Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly robbed a livery car driver at gun point in Long Island City last Saturday. The alleged perpetrator got into the victim’s livery car in front of a grocery store at 40th Avenue &…