Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was appointed the majority leader of the City Council today. Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, was elected to the position—the second most important council spot — by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and his fellow council members today.…
Jan. 22, By Michael Florio
Brooklyn Cupcakes is making a return to Long Island City, teaming up with Italian restaurant Manducatis Rustica. The cupcakes will be baked at Brooklyn Cupcakes’ Williamsburg headquarters and sold by Manducatis Rustica, located at 46-35 Vernon Blvd.…
Jan. 22, By Christian Murray
The latest renderings for a residential tower located at 23-10 Queens Plaza South have been unveiled, according to real estate website New York YIMBY.
Property Markets Group, the developer, has produced a rendering that showcases its plan for a 44-floor tower on top of an existing warehouse.…
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DNA has confirmed the remains found in Queens are Avonte Oquendo, the Medical Examiner says. His family has been informed. Qquendo’s mother was notified early Tuesday afternoon, officials said. The cause and manner of death are pending. Word comes after searchers found a skull in the waters off College Point,…
Jan 21, By Christian Murray
A resident group is forming that will have influence over the running of Hunters Point South Park. The group will have the primary role of organizing entertainment and other events as well as beautifying the park.…
Jan. 17, By Christian Murray
At most public events, he’s there, on stage with a big smile on his face often telling off-the-cuff one-liners. He doesn’t send a representative to these outings but manages to be there in person—and buzzes from event to event throughout the course of a day or evening.…
Jan. 18, By Christian Murray
More than 150 residents and business owners gathered at the Vernon Blvd/Jackson Avenue train station to voice their outrage at the MTA for cutting the No. 7 train service for 22 weekends this year.…
Jan. 16, By Christian Murray
Several Long Island City residents and business owners will be coming out Friday morning to announce that they are fed up with the patchy No. 7 train weekend service. Tomorrow, organized by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,…
Jan. 15, By Christian Murray
It’s going to be a tough year for No. 7 train weekend riders. The MTA will be cutting weekend service between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square for 22 weekends this year. The weekend service between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square will be down in March and will be cut on and off for the rest of the year (see schedule).…
By Christian Murray, Jan. 13
Two three-story buildings in the heart of Queens Plaza North are expected to be put on the market this week with an asking price of $18.1 million. The two brick buildings—located at 41-21 and 41-23 29th Street– are tucked between two sites that are being developed into glitzy hotels.…