Dec. 4, By Christian Murray
Movie makers can now film on the streets of New York —without taking away coveted parking spaces. On Tuesday, elected officials cut the ribbon on a new outdoor lot at Kaufman Astoria Studios—which will allow producers to shoot outdoor scenes in the convenience of a studio setting.…
Nov. 20, By Christian Murray
The Parks Department planted 10 new trees at Andrews Grove/Shady Park today, as the restoration of the popular park is virtually complete. Shady Park, a popular playground on 49th Ave (btwn Vernon Blvd. and 5th Street),…
October 18, By Christian Murray
The police have released a new picture of missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo, who disappeared from his Long Island City school two weeks ago. The picture, which includes a photo of the shirt he was wearing the day he disappeared,…
October 17, By Christian Murray
The demolition crew tasked with the job of bulldozing 5 Pointz is going to have to wait–as the 5 Pointz artists were able to convince a Federal Court Judge today to grant them a temporary restraining order,…
October 17, By Christian Murray
A new indoor market is opening in the historic Standard Motor Parts Building in Long Island City Friday and aims to sell everything from jewelry to ethnic food. Qns Urban Mkt will open on the ground floor of the iconic 37-18 Northern Blvd building,…
The 14-year-old boy who went missing in Long Island City on Friday has NOT been found, despite reports that he had been spotted him in Harlem this afternoon. Authorities initially said that Avonte Oquendo, the missing boy, had been found. But within minutes of the announcement,…
The NYPD has asked the public for help in finding an autistic teenager who was reported missing on Friday. Avonte Oquendo, 14, was last seen at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 4, leaving Center Boulevard School, which is located at 1-50 51st Ave in Long Island City.…
October 3, Staff Report
The developer who plans to demolish the 5 Pointz graffiti building and replace it with two residential towers has agreed to include more affordable apartment units. Jerry Wolkoff, of G&M Realty, plans to build 1,000 apartment units–370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—and seeks the approval of the city council in order to do so.…
The Michelin Guide released its 2014 restaurant booklet and Casa Enrique, Alobar and John Brown Smokehouse (10-43 44th Drive)were among the picks for the best value for money. These three restaurants were the only Long Island City restaurants to receive what’s known as Michelin’s “Bib Gourmand” award,…
Sept. 23, Staff Report
An application has been submitted to the Building Department for the development of a 4-story residential building at 47-27 5th Street. The new building would be catercorner to Duane Reade– near Foodcellar.…