July 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Science is back! The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) opened its doors for the first time in nearly 16 months today after being closed due to health risks stemming from COVID-19. The science museum has fully reopened and features a new interactive exhibit called The Happiness Experiment. The… Read more »
July 5, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new report has revealed that Queens community boards are becoming more diverse. The report, released by the Queens Borough President’s office Thursday, shows an increase in the percentage of board members who identify as minorities, immigrants and LGBTQIA+. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards appointed 373 members across Queens’… Read more »
July 4, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Step right up! A traveling funfair is coming to Astoria Park this week and carnival-goers will get a chance to enjoy various amusement rides, games, plus plenty of food and candy! The funfair, operated by Dreamland Amusements, will set up at the corner of Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street… Read more »
June 30, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Former US President Donald Trump has blasted the New York City Board of Elections handling of the Democratic primary mayoral vote, labeling it as “an embarrassment and total mess.” Trump, in two separate emails sent out to his supporters Wednesday morning, ripped the Board for revealing overnight that more… Read more »
June 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Coldplay played live in front of thousands of adoring fans on the Long Island City waterfront Thursday evening in a performance that culminated in a colorful fireworks display. The internationally-acclaimed rock band took to the stage at Hunters Point South Park – in front of the Oval and to… Read more »
June 16, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Ready, set, go! The Long Island City Waterfront 5K run/walk is coming back as an in-person event this year. The race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. with hundreds of residents expected to come together to take part. The in-person event was replaced… Read more »
June 15, 2021 By Michael Dorgan A new Mediterranean café has opened on Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. Kasbah Café, located at 39-19 Greenpoint Ave., opened Saturday and is serving a range of pastries, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Halim Fekraoui, a Woodside resident, co-owns the new café and it is his– and his business partner’s– first… Read more »
June 14, 2021 By Michael Dorgan Coldplay, the internationally-acclaimed rock band, is slated to take the stage on the Long Island City waterfront this week. The band will be performing a private gig at Hunters Point South Park this Thursday, and the event is part of the Macy’s July 4th celebration, a well-placed source told… Read more »
June 11, 2021 By Michael Dorgan The new commanding officer at the 108th Precinct is going to meet with Hunters Point residents on Monday to discuss crime, safety and other quality of life issues. The meeting will take place at LIC landing, located in Hunters Point South Park, and Captain Lavonda Wise – along with the… Read more »
June 10, 2021 By Michael Dorgan An international restaurant chain known for its traditional ramen is opening a location in Long Island City this summer. Kyura Men—which has restaurants in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the U.S.—plans to open on the ground floor of the Star Tower in Court Square – located at 27-17 42nd Rd…. Read more »