Owner transforms Cranky’s into ’1682 French Louisiana’
1682 French Louisiana (formerly Cranky’s) March 18, By Christian Murray The owner of a one-time Vernon Blvd coffee shop has transformed her establishment into a New Orleans restaurant. Last month,...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood to Open First Queens Health Center in Long Island City
Planned Parenthood is planning to open its first Queens health center at 21-41 45th Rd. in Long Island City. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly LONG ISLAND CITY — Planned Parenthood of New York...
View ArticleLIC Flea Looking to Serve Booze at Outdoor Market
LIC Flea Food is looking to serve alcohol this summer. View Full Caption Facebook.com/LICFlea LONG ISLAND CITY — You might be able to get booze with your bric-a-brac. LIC Flea Food is looking to serve...
View ArticleAvonte Oquendo’s Disappearance ‘Ate Away at our Souls,’ Brother Says
Avonte Oquendo’s remains were found in the East River in January, three months after he’d gone missing from his special needs school. View Full Caption NYPD QUEENS — The brother of Avonte Oquendo spoke...
View ArticleAvonte Oquendo’s Disappearance ‘Ate Away at our Souls,’ Brother Says
Avonte Oquendo’s remains were found in the East River in January, three months after he’d gone missing from his special needs school. View Full Caption NYPD QUEENS — The brother of Avonte Oquendo spoke...
View ArticleToni On! New York: Blowing The Lid Off Long Island City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you love New York City like we love New York City then tag along with Toni On! We uncover hidden city secrets, show you the coolest stuff to do and hunt down the best treats...
View Article3 people shot at Queensbridge housing projects in Long Island City; cops …
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View ArticleLIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment
LIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment The crafty move has landed the tenant in housing court March 23, 2014 04:00PM Maria DeTommaso apartment building on 47th Road in Long...
View Articlewoman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment
LIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment The crafty move has landed the tenant in housing court March 23, 2014 04:00PM Maria DeTommaso apartment building on 47th Road in Long...
View ArticleKnife-wielding robber attacks woman in Long Island City
A knife-wielding man attacked a 36-year-old woman in Long Island City, struggled with her briefly and then fled with her purse, police said Tuesday. Cops released video of the March 16 attack at 38th...
View ArticleLIC Partnership to host Vernon Blvd block party
Bay Ridge version March 24, By Christian Murray Vernon Boulevard will be having its first ever full-scale block party later this spring. The Long Island City Partnership will be closing off traffic...
View ArticleA guide to the Long Island College Hospital bids
SUNY officials on Friday night released nine proposals from developers and health care groups bidding to take over the state-run, money-losing Long Island College Hospital. The latest request for...
View ArticleOut of time: Center for Holographic Arts forced to move from historic Clock …
Its time ran out. A Queens art facility that set up shop in the Clock Tower of Long Island City is now being forced to move, after the Art Deco building was purchased by a mysterious buyer. The Center...
View ArticleLong Island City climbing gym reopens months after being shut down — but …
This is a real cliff hanger. A Queens climbing gym reopened Wednesday, five months after being shut down for failing to file the proper paperwork — but its owner is still between a rock and a hard...
View ArticleLIC Climbing Gym The Cliffs Reopens After Safety Concerns
The Cliffs LIC reopened this week after being closed by the city in October. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly LONG ISLAND CITY — A Queens rock climbing gym that was shuttered by the...
View ArticleAvonte Oquendo’s teacher, school ignored warning, broke protocols, city finds
School officials violated their own protocols and looked the other way when autistic student Avonte Oquendo waltzed past a security desk and walked out of his Queens school, New York City...
View ArticleService Disruptions Cause Commuting Headaches
7 Trains were running as normal Monday afternoon after delays throughout the morning, the MTA said. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Michael Ip FLUSHING — All subway lines were back to normal Monday afternoon...
View Article5Pointz Gallery Show to Feature Artists’ Take On Whitewashed Building
“Whitewash” Exhibit to Feature Work of 5Pointz Artists View Full Caption LONG ISLAND CITY — A new gallery show featuring the work of several artists from the 5Pointz graffiti collective will explore...
View ArticleUnits In New Long Island City Building Ivy28 Hit the Market
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin Four units in brand new condo building Ivy28 — so named because it includes 28 residences in total — have hit the market with prices ranging from $609,000 to...
View ArticleTo thy own artistic self be true
unknown Long Island City artist Kathy Ferguson titled this painting “Circle Invasion.” Photo courtesy Kathy Ferguson By Allison Plitt TimesLedger Newspapers Although Long Island City artist Kathy...
View ArticleLong Island high school student is accepted at all eight Ivy League schools
A Long Island high schooler has run the Ivy League table. Kwasi Enin, a 17-year-old senior at William Floyd High School in Mastic, has been accepted into each of the eight elite Ivy colleges and...
View ArticleSBJGroup Designing More Glowing Towers in Long Island City
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin [Renderings via Stephen B. Jacobs Group] The Stephen B. Jacobs Group, apparently not satisfied with just one brightly lit apartment tower, have revealed the...
View ArticleSBJGroup Designing Another Glowing Tower in Long Island City
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin [Renderings via Stephen B. Jacobs Group] The Stephen B. Jacobs Group, apparently not satisfied with just one brightly lit apartment tower, have revealed the...
View Article5Pointz artists to showcase artwork reflecting grief following whitewash
April 2, By Michael Florio Several 5Pointz graffiti artists are about to showcase their artwork at a local gallery that explores their devastation after they discovered that the graffiti Mecca had been...
View ArticleQueensbridge residents show love for Nas
He brought Queensbridge to the world 20 years ago. Long Island City rap icon Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones — better known as Nas — released his debut album “Illmatic” on April 19, 1994 — and scholars,...
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