November 4, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a drum kit module, priced at over $2,000 from a Long Island City music store.
The thief allegedly entered Guitar Center, located at 34-17 48th Street,…
November 2, Staff Report
A one-story building located at 50th Street and Queens Boulevard is about to be demolished to make way for an eight-story apartment building.
A demolition permit was filed with the Dept. of Buildings on Oct.…
November 2, Staff Report
The Second Lady of the United States will visit Long Island City this week as part of an effort to promote community colleges.
Jill Biden, a longtime educator and wife of Vice President Joe Biden,…
November 2, By Michael Florio
The sixth annual Sunnysider of the Year award will be given out tomorrow night.
Angel Gil Orrios, Artistic/Executive Director of the Thalia Hispanic Theatre, will receive the Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year award for his cultural contributions to the neighborhood.…
October 30, By Christian Murray
More than 200 residents attended a town hall meeting Monday to learn more about Phipps Houses’ proposed plan to build a 10-story, 220-unit building at 50-24 Barnett Avenue.
The meeting was set up following heavy opposition from residents about the plan when it became public in June.…
October 30, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a motorcycle accident that left a 22-year-old Woodside man dead on 23rd Avenue and Steinway Street last weekend.
Police originally reported that Nathaniel Gomez lost control of his motorcycle on Sunday at approximately 6 a.m.…
Sept. 14, By Staff Report
More than one year after The Jar Bar took over The Leitrim House, owner Jason Spratt wants to invite the community to celebrate Halloween with a special twist.
A promotional poster for the October 31 event sports drinks specials such as a 4-hour unlimited party option from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am,…
October 29, By Jackie Strawbridge
Western Queens residents have pushed back against elements of the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing proposal that would allow developers to put required affordable housing units in separate buildings, or not create them at all.…
October 28, By Michael Florio
Security systems at the Woodside Houses are going to be upgraded.
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey has announced a grant of $1 million for security upgrades at the 20-building housing complex. The grant will pay for security cameras in every elevator,…
October 28, By Jackie Strawbridge
Many New Yorkers will get some relief from the daily commute starting in January.
A new city law called the Commuter Tax Benefit goes into effect on Jan. 1 that will extend transit benefits to more than 450,000 New Yorkers,…