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Vallone wants Ed Koch’s name gone from Queensboro Bridge
July 14, By Christian Murray City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. wants Ed Koch’s name to be taken off the Queensboro Bridge. Vallone told the New York Post that he is drafting legislation to restore the crossing’s historic moniker and to name Manhattan’s Municipal Building after Koch instead. The bridge was renamed the Ed Koch Queensboro […]
NY Hyundai Dealers Hear Award Given to Santa Fe and Elantra; Local Dealer …
Long Island City, New York (PRWEB) July 13, 2013 NY Hyundai dealers such as Long Island City Hyundai are happy to announce the new award that have been given to two of its more popular models: the Santa Fe and Elantra. Both models have been given the 2013 ALG Residual Value Award. This award from […]
‘Affordable’ housing in Long Island City? Many residents say ‘not at all!’ – New York’s PIX11 / WPIX
LONG ISLAND CITY (PIX11) – One after another, high-rises are popping up all over Long Island City. Some of them like Q41 tout affordable housing for New Yorkers. But ask many of the people who live around the latest development what they think of the prices and affordable isn’t exactly what comes to mind. “For […]
The Long Island City Flea Is Giving Away Free Money
Friday, July 12, 2013, by Nicola Fumo Image via LIC Flea/Facebook Head to the Long Island City Flea and (possibly) score $100. The newly launched flea market—similar to that of Fort Greene and Williamsburg—is giving out one $100 and eight $25 gift certificates to be used at the grounds on any of the vendors’ goods, […]
On Long Island, Billy Crystal Assists Storm-Struck Hometown
The Jersey Shore has Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi to come to its aid. For Long Beach, N.Y., the go-to native is Billy Crystal, as a new set of tourism advertisements is about to remind TV viewers. Mr. Crystal, born and raised in Long Beach, is the star of the first commercials that Long […]
Pub crawl to take place on Vernon Blvd Saturday
July 11, By Bill Parry Long Island City, NY: A pub crawl scheduled in Long Island City this Saturday might transform Vernon Blvd. into Bourbon Street. The event, called LIC Immersion, will take place in several bars and restaurants throughout Hunters Point starting at noon. To participate, attendees must pick up a free card at […]
Pub craw to take place on Vernon Blvd Saturday
July 11, By Bill Parry Long Island City, NY: A pub crawl scheduled in Long Island City this Saturday might transform Vernon Blvd. into Bourbon Street. The event, called LIC Immersion, will take place in several bars and restaurants throughout Hunters Point starting at noon. To participate, attendees must pick up a free card at […]
Saving a Spot for Pepsi-Cola as a Tower Goes Up
And that’s the size of a notch that has been carved into a 25-story apartment tower under construction in Long Island City, Queens, directly behind a waterfront billboard that PepsiCo has owned and maintained since 1936 and that is one of the most familiar features along the East River. The lower eight floors of the […]
Bill de Blasio and Councilman Steve Levin arrested in Midtown protest against …
Mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio was arrested Wednesday morning protesting against the closure of Brooklyn’s Long Island College Hospital Wednesday. De Blasio, City Councilman Steve Levin (D-Brooklyn), top officials at the New York State Nurses Association and several nurses and aides were arrested after refusing to move from in front of the State University of […]
MoMA PS1 to acquire new building
MoMA PS1 to acquire building July 10, By Christian Murray Long Island City, NY: The Long Island City arts community received a big injection of city funds as a result of the New York City council budget that was passed late last month. MoMA PS1 was allocated $3 million, with the express purpose of purchasing a […]
The Big Cheese
At 9:30 on a recent Saturday morning, in a Long Island City warehouse that smelled a bit funky, fifty-two people sat at two long tables, hunched over exams. At each seat was a sign with the test taker’s name and place of business, a slate slab, and a cutting board. The proctor, Adam Moskowitz, walked […]
New Bike Routes on Tap for Long Island City and Sunnyside
` Routes marked in purple are set to receive a combination of shared lane markings and bike lanes. Image: DOT Western Queens is set to receive a slate of street safety and bicycle network improvements. The projects will add shared lane markings and bike lanes to neighborhood streets, improve connections to the Astoria waterfront and Greenpoint, […]
New Bike Routes on Tap for Long Island City and Sunnyside
` Routes marked in purple are set to receive a combination of shared lane markings and bike lanes. Image: DOT Western Queens is set to receive a slate of street safety and bicycle network improvements. The projects will add shared lane markings and bike lanes to neighborhood streets, improve connections to the Astoria waterfront and Greenpoint, […]
Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City is up for sale
Nicholas Fevelo /for New York Daily News Owner Steve Hofstetter pictured at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City in May 2012. This is no laughing matter. One of Queens’ only comedy clubs is up for sale — and could be converted into a bar or restaurant, ownership said Tuesday. The Laughing Devil […]
Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City is up for sale
Nicholas Fevelo /for New York Daily News Owner Steve Hofstetter pictured at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City in May 2012. This is no laughing matter. One of Queens’ only comedy clubs is up for sale — and could be converted into a bar or restaurant, ownership said Tuesday. The Laughing Devil […]
Gantry Park music series begins tonight
July 9, By Bill Parry Live at the Gantries, a free summer music series at Gantry Plaza State Park, begins tonight. The series runs for six straight Tuesday nights with shows beginning at 7:00pm. Trombonist John Yao kicks things off with his 17 piece contemporary jazz band. Next Tuesday, Live at the Gantries will feature […]
Police search for alleged armed robber
suspect The New York City Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly robbed a livery car driver at gun point in Long Island City last Saturday. The alleged perpetrator got into the victim’s livery car in front of a grocery store at 40th Avenue 9th Street at 4:24 pm Saturday. The perpetrator then […]
Queensboro Plaza apartment building fetches $85m
July 9, By Christian Murray A rental building located near Queensboro Plaza has sold for $85 million, according to a report by Crains. The Crescent Club, which is located at 41-17 Crescent Street, was bought by Charles Dayan, who is well known in Manhattan real estate circles. The building, which was sold by Simon and […]
Solar charging sites set for Queens mobile users
AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews Solar-powered charging stations for residents to charge their mobile devices can now be found in Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Clearview Golf Course in Bayside and Rockaway Beach. By Chris Engelhardt TimesLedger Newspapers ATT and city officials recently unveiled a solar power charging station pilot program that will allow residents […]
Pop-up Puppet Theater Workshop
Jul8 Broken? Fix It! Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City , NY Jul8 Puppetry: The Art of Roman Valdes Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City , NY Jul8 The Puppet Project Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City , NY Jul8 Puppetkabob presents The Snowflake Man Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City , NY Jul8 Great […]