Long Island City Parking Lot Now A Park
The New Dutch Kills Green Park (Sharyn Jackson/WNYC photo) Once it was a commuter parking lot, now it’s a park. With a new name: Dutch Kills Green. The Long Island City (Queens) park replaces the old JFK commuter parking lot. A city press release describes the park as having “new crosswalks, sidewalks, countdown pedestrian signals, […]
A room with a (water) view
A room with a (water) view Photo credit: Long Island City, has values and popularity because of it’s location and water views.(Bruce Gilbert) Want an apartment with a good view? Then one of the first things you’re probably expecting to see from the window is the Empire State Building. There’s no denying that a view […]
National Grid, LIPA host Long Island business opportunity fair for diverse firms
As part of its efforts to develop strong, lasting partnerships with diverse suppliers and commitment to invest in local communities, National Grid and the Long Island Power Authority are conducting the second “Power of Connections,” a one-day business opportunity fair matchmaker event. More than 400 minority and women owned businesses, State and City representatives, buyers […]
JetBlue HQ Is Latest Addition To LIC Business District
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Shock Waves Of Titanic’s Sinking Was Felt In Queens
of ( guiding Belfast Titanic leaving with two tugs visible there were a total five tugs used). The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to April 1912! The gentle, rhythmic splashing of oars broke the night’s silence as lifeboats serenely cut through the icy North Atlantic water. Melancholy […]
114th Precinct Crime Watch
Straphanger Falls To Death Police said a man in his 20s fell to his death on the tracks of the Broadway station on the “N” line in Long Island City early Sunday morning, April 1. Cops who arrived at the station at 5:20 a.m. Sunday morning made the grisly discovery of the man, pinned underneath […]
Several large brokerage firms have offices in Long Island City
Several large brokerage firms have offices in Long Island City By Liana Grey In the last few months, brokerage firms around the city have expanded into the outer boroughs, announcing plans to recruit dozens of new agents. Each office comes with its own perks, from free WiFi to a location in some of the trendiest […]
Bloomberg Opens New JetBlue Headquarters In Long Island City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Mayor Michael Bloomberg celebrated the opening Wednesday of the new headquarters of JetBlue Airways, located in the historic Brewster Building in Long Island City, Queens. WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb On The Story Some at the company had urged moving the headquarters to Orlando, but its employees – who are all called […]
Bicyclist struck and killed by livery cab in Long Island City
A bicyclist was struck by a yellow cab and killed in Queens early Wednesday, police said. The bicyclist, believed to be in his 30s, was hit by a gray 2007 Toyota Camry at about 5:15 a.m. at Borden Ave. and Greenpoint Ave. in Long Island City, police said. The 25-year-old driver of the livery cab […]
Bicyclist Struck By LIvery Cab in Queens
A bicyclist was struck by a livery cab at Greenpoint and Borden avenues on April 4, 2012. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images) By Theodore Parisienne DNAinfo Staff QUEENS — A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Long Island City Wednesday morning, authorities said. The cyclist was struck by a livery cab near the […]
Hauppauge: We can dance with Garden City (…and other extras)
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Court Square station open
Print this story Facebook this Tweet this Digg this Del.icio.us Email to a friend Straphangers coming from and going to Long Island City were relieved and happy after the MTA reopened the No. 7 train platform of the Court Square subway stop Monday. “I’m really happy,” said a Bedford Stuyvesant straphanger who gave her name […]
Softball roundup: Montero, Richmond Hill edge out LIC
Richmond Hill held off Long Island City with a big sixth inning and some strong pitching. Emily Montero gave up one earned run on three hits and struck out seven with seven walks to lead Richmond Hill to a 3-2 win over LIC in Queens A-II softball Tuesday at Smokey Oval Park. Kelly Espinoza, Sandy […]