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.…
May 17, By Christian Murray
A gastropub is scheduled to open in August where the storied Lounge 47 used to operate. The pub, to be called Woodbines, will be owned by Pat Burke, who runs three other bar/restaurants throughout the city—including the Courtyard in Sunnyside.…
May 17, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, Queens: The owner of a well-established Court Square cafe has some ambitious plans this summer. Leslie Nilsson, the owner of Sage General (24-20 Jackson Ave.), plans to convert her well-established café into more of a bar/restaurant scene.…
May 15, By Bill Parry
The 3rd annual LIC Arts Open gets underway Wednesday, with its organizers touting the event as an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work. The event, which goes from May 15 through May 19,…