Feb. 15, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A local tourism executive has released a book showcasing some of Queens’ most famous individuals. From Simon & Garfunkel, to LL Cool J and Ron Artest, the new book consists of more than 200 images featuring pre-eminent people who have lived in the World’s Borough. The book, called Famous People… Read more »
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Brother and sister who had been missing from Ravenswood Houses in Astoria found safe after three days: NYPD
Feb. 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A pair of teenage siblings who had been missing from the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria for three days have been found safe, police announced Monday. Darius Almonte, 15, and Marlin Almonte, 17, who are brother and sister, went missing at around 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, after leaving… Read more »
Family With 30-Year Business History in LIC Opens New Deli at Queens Plaza
![[caption id="attachment_34549" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] Feb. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new family-operated deli/grocery store has opened on a busy street in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday at 25-12 Queens Plaza S. The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop. It has replaced Yoyoso, a global discount store chain that closed last year. Green Valley is owned by brotehrd . who also owns a deli called Plaza Express Deli, which is located on the next block on the corner of Queens Plaza South and Crescent Street. The store has no affiliation with the Green Valley supermarket on Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. It will offer a range of quick hot food items, cold sandwiches, salads, smoothies and typical grocery items such as XXX. The store has undergone a complete overhaul with a fresh and bright new look. The floors have been replaced, while new shelves, light fixtures, refrigerators and check-out counters have been installed. A new sign has gone up outside along with green and yellow colored balloons. A new deli area has been built on the right side of the store that offers hot food items, cold sandwiches and salads. Green Valley sells a host of grocery items including dry food options, canned goods, frozen foods, snacks, as well as personal care items. There are no seats inside. Opening hours are from [caption id="attachment_34565" align="aligncenter" width="874"] The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34551" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34564" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34563" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34562" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34560" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34558" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34556" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34555" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34553" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34552" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)](https://queenspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Green-Valley-in-Queens-Plaza-Photo-by-Michael-Dorgan.jpg?w=680)
Feb. 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family that has operated grocery stores in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City for more than 30 years has opened a new location near the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday, Feb. 6, at 25-12 Queens Plaza South and offers… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day dinner inside cozy igloos at Hunters Point South Park
Feb. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Fancy an intimate fine dining experience on the Long Island City waterfront this Valentine’s weekend? The owner of the waterfront café at Hunters Point South Park has installed igloos outside his premises and this weekend through Valentine’s Day, diners will get a chance to eat a romantic meal inside… Read more »
Astoria man arrested on attempted murder charges for shooting two people near Woodside houses in 2020: NYPD
Feb. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have arrested an Astoria man wanted for shooting two people near the Woodside Houses more than two and a half years ago. Jaheen Stephenson, 21, a resident of the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex, was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with two counts of attempted murder, weapons charges and… Read more »
Exhibition highlighting women’s civil rights movement in Iran to take place at Culture Lab LIC
Feb. 8, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An art exhibition that aims to draw attention to women’s civil rights issues in Iran and recent protests there will kick off at the Culture Lab LIC Thursday. The event, called “Anonymously Iran,” will have its opening night on Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the… Read more »
Registration opens for 8th annual LIC Waterfront 5K community run in June
Feb. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry The Hunter Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) announced it will host one of its signature events, the LIC Waterfront 5K, on Saturday, June 3 giving runners and walkers four months to get in shape. The 8th annual running is a rain-or-shine event that sold out last year with more than… Read more »
Market Rate Units in Gotham Point’s North Tower on LIC Waterfront Hit The Market
Jan. 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Gotham Organization has announced that it has started leasing market-rate units in the largest of its two residential towers that have recently gone up on the Long Island City waterfront. The building, a 56-story complex known as the North Tower, forms part of the Gotham Point development and… Read more »
Long Island City Condo Market Saw Price Increases and Robust Sales in 2022: Report
Jan. 30, 2023 By Christian Murray The Long Island City condo market proved its resilience in 2022, with significant price increases and strong sales volume. The median price paid for a condo in Long Island City last year was $1.11 million, up 12 percent from $998,000 in 2021, according to the 2022 Year-End Long Island… Read more »
New Offshore Wind Site Acquired to Cleanly Power Ravenswood Generating Station
Jan. 26, 2023 By Michael Dorgan, with additional reporting by Paul Frangipane The plan to transform the Ravenswood Generating Station into a clean energy hub has taken a big step forward with its operators announcing that they have acquired an offshore wind site to deliver power to the plant. Representatives of Rise Light & Power,… Read more »