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Fireworks at City Council hearing and shrugs in the Bronx over stop-and-frisk
Gerald Gadsden, 35, of Castle Hill, said he was stopped and As the City Council considered changes to the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk tactic during heated hearings Wednesday, the Daily News took an impromptu poll that rendered stunning results. Out of 20 young black and Latino men randomly asked if they had ever been stopped and frisked, […]
Queens Voters Forced to Trek a Mile Away After Polling-Place Swap
QUEENS — On Tuesday, 59-year-old Ditmars resident Wendy Rodriguez crossed the street with the help of a crossing guard outside of P.S. 2 on 21st Avenue. The two began chatting, and the guard asked Rodriguez, a school administrator, if she had received a letter earlier this year from the Board of Elections, explaining that the polling […]
Strip club hopes third time is charm for liquor license
Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News The Show Palace (formerly Gypsy Rose), at 42-50 21st St. in Long Island City, Queens, is seeking a liquor license from the State Liquor Authority. Community leaders are opposed. The owners of a controversial Long Island City strip club who have twice been denied a liquor license are hoping the […]
M&T deal is challenged over inner-city lending
A national community reinvestment advocacy group has challenged MT Bank Corp.’s proposed purchase of Hudson City Bancorp in New Jersey, criticizing both banks’ records of lending to low-income and minority borrowers but especially that of the smaller bank being acquired. Inner City Press/Fair Finance Watch, a Bronx-based group led by longtime activist Matthew Lee, filed […]
Cops Hunt for Alleged Serial iPhone Snatcher in Astoria
Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a string of iPhone robberies in Hunts Point and Astoria. (NYPD) QUEENS — Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a string of iPhone snatchings in Astoria. The suspect allegedly struck eight times in less than two months, cops said, each time […]
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, […]
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! […]
Buyers Swoon For Andre Kikoski’s Architecture, But Not His Apartment
Andrew Kikoski has earned accolades for his dramatic designs, among them the Guggenheim Museum’s new restaurant and Long Island City’s Z Hotel. Unfortunately, it appears that not even the touch of a rising starchitect could do much for his two-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment at 860 United Nations Plaza. Ms. Kikoski and wife Kim Donaldson have sold […]
$51 Million Construction Loan from CIBC Funds Lightstone Multifamily
A Long Island City residential project is underway thanks to a $51 million construction loan provided by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The Lightstone Group and its sponsored, non-traded REIT Lightstone Value Plus are constructing the 199-unit multifamily property at 50-01 2nd Street along the East River in Long Island City. Financing from CIBC closed […]
The Greater Astoria Historical Society Hosts On the Waterfront: The Shoreline …
Courtesy Greater Astoria Historical Society Newtown Creek was a notorious nuisance in the 1800s with spectacular fires almost an annual event.The shoreline of the Long Island City and Astoria waterfront was the topic of discussion at the Greater Astoria Historical Society last week. The talk and power-point presentation was given by Bob Singleton, Executive Director […]
Astoria Eateries Serving Up Free Wine and Food for Restaurant Week
ASTORIA — It may be the best time to visit your favorite bars and restaurants along 30th Avenue, which has become one of the most popular destinations for foodies in the borough. Starting this Friday, more than two dozen local eateries will be participating in the first annual 30th Avenue Restaurant Week, offering many specials […]