Astoria Restaurant Hosting Homebrewed Beer Contest
ASTORIA — A beer battle is brewing in Astoria. With the number of homebrewers in the neighborhood growing, a local restaurant got into the Oktoberfest spirit by organizing a contest that will crown the best locally brewed suds. During “Just Brew It Astoria,” a competition to be held this Sunday at the Mexican restaurant Pachanga Patterson on […]
NYC Traffic Report for Wednesday, October 10
10 Oct 2012 04:37 PM EST -by Trista McKenzie, Contributing Writer; Image: City traffic may be heavier than usual today, but the LIRR is also a problem. (Image Source: MTA) Wednesday afternoon may be bringing us some nicer weather, but be on the lookout for some issues with your commute home. Most subway trains are […]
Van Bramer Calls For End To Queensbridge Gun Violence
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer is taking aim at criminals and gunslingers that use the Queensbridge Housing Project as a shooting range. Van Bramer, who has introduced five new gun control laws for approval by the City Council, was leading an anti-gun rally at the Long Island City housing project on October 1, when shots rang […]
Man Wanted for Queens iPhone Robbery Spree
NYPD Surveillance image of a suspect wanted in connection with eight iPhone robberies in Queens. Police are seeking a man wanted in connection with eight iPhone robberies in Queens. The robberies, which occurred in August and September, took place in and around Long Island City and Astoria. In each incident the man approached his victims […]
Search On For Serial iPhone Thief In Astoria, Long Island City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD has launched a search for a thief who has been snatching iPhones on the streets of Astoria, Queens, and in the busy Court Square subway station in Long Island City. Police said the robber has been walking up to the victims from behind and grabbing their iPhones before running […]
Train Derailment Causes LIRR Delays, Cancellations
A non-passenger train has derailed in Long Island City, blocking the Long Island City rail yard where diesel trains are stored. Customers, especially those on the Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branches, are advised to expect cancellations and delays. They should travel to Penn Station, Woodside or Jamaica for eastbound service. NYC Transit is cross-honoring […]
What’s Behind Latest Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan Blowout
By TheImproper, October 10th, 2012 Lindsay Lohan leaving the Dream Hotel earlier this year after partying at the Electric Club. (Photo: INFDaily) Lindsay Lohan and her momager Dina Lohan have had a rocky relationship ever since Lindsay made it big in Hollywood. The same factors led to a blowout fight last night (Oct. 10) that […]
Economists: Pols Must Beware ‘Trigger Effect’
Dana Peterson, an economist at Citi; Lance Christensen, a tax partner at Margolin, Winer Evens, and John Rogers, an attorney at Herrick Feinstein, spoke at the Long Island City Partnership economic breakfast October 2 on the third floor of the Citibank Tower. They looked over the weak economic picture; talked mainly about the need for […]
It’s Time for More Space for Bike Riders and Walkers on the Pulaski Bridge
The Pulaski Bridge, which connects Greenpoint and Long Island City across Newtown Creek, provides a narrow path for pedestrians and cyclists to share, next to six lanes of fast-moving motor vehicle traffic. As volumes have picked up on the path, minor tweaks made years ago may not be sufficient to provide space for interborough walkers […]
Tree That May Date to Revolution Deserves Landmark Status, Advocates Say …
QUEENS — It’s at the root of Woodside’s history. Historians and local community leaders are looking to landmark a giant beech tree in Woodside that may have been planted during the Revolutionary War. The tree — which is taller than the 5-story building it stands next to — grows on what today is 63rd Street, […]
Autumn garden
21st St playground’s community garden
Wednesday, October 10: Filming Locations in California, Massachusetts, New …
Here’s a look at what’s filming on location Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012: If you have any scoop about where a movie or TV show is filming, let us know about it at [email protected] or at Twitter.com/olv! We depend on your tips to keep the site going, all of our info comes from our amazing readers! […]