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.…
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Non-profit group that helps maintain Gantry state park–fights to survive
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.…
Hip-Hop celebration comes to 5 Pointz Sunday
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,…
New diner to open in Queens Plaza
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.…
New lunch venue to open near Queens Plaza
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.…
The Laughing Devil is up for sale
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.…
Police search for alleged armed robber
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 &…
Queensboro Plaza apartment building fetches $85m
July 9, By Christian Murray
A rental building located near Queensboro Plaza has sold for $85 million, according to a report by Crains. The Crescent Club, which is located at 41-17 Crescent Street, was bought by Charles Dayan, who is well known in Manhattan real estate circles. …
Gantry Park music series begins tonight
July 9, By Bill Parry
Live at the Gantries, a free summer music series at Gantry Plaza State Park, begins tonight. The series runs for six straight Tuesday nights with shows beginning at 7:00pm. Trombonist John Yao kicks things off with his 17 piece contemporary jazz band.…
Luxury waterfont rental starts leasing next week
July 5, By Christian Murray
The latest luxury rental building to be developed alongside the East River starts leasing next week. The 12-story building, called Gantry Park Landing, is located at 50-01 Second Avenue, and provides plenty of amenities to pamper and entertain residents.…