June 5, By Christian Murray
Long Island City, Queens: The Taste of LIC, which took place at Gantry Plaza State Park last night, represented everything about the booming neighborhood: youth, growth and vibrancy. The event drew a record crowd of more than 1,000 eager visitors who filled the park and feasted on the cuisine provided by 50 restaurants.…
A Brooklyn man has been convicted of murder in the slaying of a 62-year-old livery cab driver that occurred during an attempted armed robbery in January 2010 in Long Island City. The defendant and the victim had worked together at the same Long Island City car service.…
June 3, By Christian Murray
Hunters Point residents were able to drop off their food scraps next to the number 7 train station this morning as a new composting program took effect. BIG!Compost, a program of the Astoria-based Build It Green!NYC,…
June 3, By Bill Parry
Long Island City, NY: Hunters Point has its first upscale children’s boutique. Tiny You, which sells children’s clothing and toys, opened Saturday morning at 10-50 Jackson Avenue. Jill Callan, the owner, expects her store to do well since it is the only one in the neighborhood that is dedicated to children’s garments.…
June 1, By Bill Parry
Long Island City, Queens: The owner of The Cliffs at LIC does not believe that his recent arrest will affect the success of his facility and is pressing ahead with opening his massive rock climbing complex.…
May 31, By Bill Parry,
Long Island City, NY: Change is coming to Court Square and one retail business has undergone a transformation to keep pace with it. SquareWine & Spirits, located at 24-20 Jackson Ave., decided to start undergoing a makeover last year as it aims to appeal to the influx of new residents.…
The police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was observed masturbating on the Queens bound No. 7 train. The suspect was seen masturbating on the No. 7 train by a 64-year-old female on Monday, May 13,…
May 30, By Christian Murray
More than a 1,000 visitors are expected to fill Gantry Plaza State Park next Tuesday looking to feast on the cuisine provided by as many as 50 local restaurants. The 8th Annual LIC Food festival is kicking off at 6:30 pm Tuesday and all the major local restaurants—from the trendy to the upscale– are participating.…
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.…