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NYC gas prices among the most affordable in the U.S.—here’s where to fill up

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Feb. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Gas prices in NYC? Surprisingly, not terrible. New York City ranks among the top major cities in the United States when it comes to the most affordable gas prices, according to a report from the financial services company CashNetUSA. One gallon of gas in New York City costs…

Astoria’s favorite Open Street welcomes food lovers for Restaurant Week deals

Feb. 27, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astoria’s 31st Ave. Open Street is kicking off the arrival of warmer weather with its own Restaurant Week, offering special deals and diverse dining options from March 3 to 16. Visitors can enjoy exclusive promotions at participating restaurants along the Open Street area,…

Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested after fatal high-speed crash in East Elmhurst: NYPD

Feb. 27, 2025 By bparry Feb. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was killed in a fatal crash on Northern Boulevard in East Elmhurst early Wednesday morning, and an off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested for causing the collision. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of…

Tootles & French teams up with Astoria Film Festival for Oscars Watch Party this Sunday

Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria wine bar and restaurant Tootles & French has teamed up with Astoria Film Festival to host an Oscar Watch Party this Sunday evening. The free event, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, will celebrate the eagerly anticipated 97th…

Exclusive: Class action lawsuit accuses LIC landlord of illegal rent overcharges

Feb. 26, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Multiple tenants of an apartment building at 30-02 39th Ave. in Long Island City have submitted a class action lawsuit against their landlord, 30-02 Associates LLC, accusing them of illegal rent overcharges. The lawsuit was filed against the landlord of this 428-unit building,…

‘Is this really for the people?’ LIC leaders debate OneLIC plan ahead of ULURP process

The Long Island City waterfront could be transformed as part of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan.

Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The American Planning Association Metro New York (APA) and the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) hosted a conversation at Culture Lab LIC on the future of Long Island City as the OneLIC neighborhood plan prepares to enter the ULURP process. “The…

New 7 train passageway opens at Grand Central Station, improving customer flow

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Navigating Grand Central Station just got a little easier now that a new passageway to the 7 line has been completed and opened, MTA officials announced on Tuesday.  The newly unveiled passageway provides a direct connection between the Flushing, Queens, 7 train and the 4, 5 and 6 lines, making it easier for riders…

Queens Public Library to return to Court Square with new branch at 5PointzLIC

Feb. 25, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  The Queens Public Library (QPL) is set to return to Court Square after signing a lease at the 5PointzLIC residential complex. Council Member Julie Won, who has long advocated for the return of a QPL branch in Court Square, announced the deal in…