Apr. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden announced on Thursday, April 3, that the Mayor’s Office has confirmed the closure of two controversial migrant shelters in his district. The emergency shelters, located at the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood and the Rabbinical Seminary in Maspeth, will cease operations in June 2025.…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Niamh McAuliffe Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a community garden unlike most in New York City, is facing eviction after more than a decade of welcoming locals without a waitlist or fence. Located at 25-30 Skillman Ave. in Long Island City, the garden offers an open space… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of residents at a luxury 18-story apartment building in Long Island City have raised concerns about a plethora of issues, including continuous noise complaints, broken glass in the gym and homeless people frequently accessing the building. The Bevel, which opened at 42-20… Read more »
Jun. 19, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_76008" align="alignnone" width="680"] The NYPD released surveillance photos of two of the people who allegedly attacked two cops at a Long Island City hotel on Monday morning. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
June 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
Jun. 18, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_76008" align="alignnone" width="680"] The NYPD released surveillance photos of two of the people who allegedly attacked two cops at a Long Island City hotel on Monday morning. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
June 19, 2024 By Bill Parry