Jan. 23, By Michael Florio
This Sunday’s much anticipated Super Bowl tail gate party at Studio Square has been called off. The event, which was heavily promoted as part of Super Bowl week, was supposed to feature an open bar along with food from Food Network’s chef Robert Irvine and meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda.…
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Van Bramer snags No. 2 spot in city council
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.…
Brooklyn Cupcakes returns to LIC
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.…
Old Queens Plaza factory to be preserved although it will get 44 story addition
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.…
DNA confirms Avonte Oquendo’s remains
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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,…
New group forming to organize events at Hunters Point South Park, members wanted
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.…
Van Bramer issues his annual report card, asks ‘How did I do?’
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.…
LIC leaders express outrage following abrupt announcement of No. 7 train closures
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.…
Long Island City to protest No. 7 train weekend closures
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,…
No. 7 train weekend service to be cut for 22 weekends in 2014
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).…