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Neighborhood maps to start going up in August

June 24, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, Queens: The Department of Transportation started rolling out a program today that will install about 100 maps in five city neighborhoods—including Long Island City. The program aims to provide New Yorkers and tourists with a better sense of direction.…

Demand is high for LIC’s latest luxury building

June 20, By Christian Murray
Luxury living in Long Island City is in demand. TF Cornerstone, which started leasing its 45-45 Center Boulevard building last month, reported yesterday that 30% of its apartments are gone. The 41-story luxury building commands sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan.…

The renovation of the Museum of the Moving Image is complete

June 19, By Bill Parry
The renovation and expansion of Astoria’s Museum of the Moving Image (36-01 35th Ave.) is complete—with the ribbon cutting of a 10,000 sq ft. outdoor courtyard. The landscaped courtyard will be the entry point for visitors—including the 50,000 students who visit the museum each year,…

M. Wells to open steakhouse next month

June 17, By Christian Murray
M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, will be opening a steakhouse in July. “We’ll be opening in about a month out of a former auto body repair,” said Chef Hugue Dufour,…

LIC Flea draws big crowd, notable restaurants & novelty items

June 16, By Bill Parry
Long Island City, NY: Thousands of curious visitors turned out for the grand opening of the LIC Flea & Food on Saturday, which was held in the 24,000 sq ft parking lot at 5-25 46th Avenue.…

New LIC brewery opens Saturday

June 14, By Bill Parry Big Alice Brewing, located at 8-08 43rd Rd., is having its grand opening on Saturday from 1-5pm. The new brewery, the second to open in LIC this year after Rockaway Brewing Company, will pour a Heather ale and sell 10 different beers in 750ml bottles.…

LIC Flea kicks off Saturday

LIC Flea & Food opens this weekend on the 24,000 square foot parking lot at the corner of 46th Avenue and 5th Street. The market will bring over 90 food and goods vendors to the Long Island City from 10 a.m.…

Western Queens calls for Citi Bike Share now

June 13, By Christian Murray, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer held a press conference on the steps of City Hall this afternoon and demanded that the Citi Bike Share program come to Long Island City as soon as possible. Bike Share is scheduled to arrive in Long Island City between September and the end of the year.…

Socrates Sculpture Park to start outdoor movie season July 3

June 11, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, Queens: The 15th season of “Outdoor Cinema” is about to begin at Socrates Sculpture Park. The eight-week international film festival, which will screen movies from several nations, kicks off on July 3rd.…

Foodcellar to open Court Square supermarket

June 10, By Bill Parry
Foodcellar, the Long Island City supermarket, is expected to be opening its second location—this one in the Court Square vicinity. The popular supermarket, which has been in Hunters Point since 2008, is in discussions to open a 24,000sq-foot retail space at Linc LIC at 43-10 Crescent St.…