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Officials Urge Investigation of Broken Traffic Lights at Busy Corner
ASTORIA — Local officials are calling for an investigation after the traffic lights at the intersection of 31st Street and Ditmars Boulevard — one of the busiest intersections in Astoria — failed three times in the last two weeks, setting up a potentially dangerous situation, officials said. So far there has not been an accident, […]
NYC thinks it’s found a way to speed up traffic in midtown
NYC thinks it’s found a way to speed up traffic in midtown Photo credit: Getty Images The city thinks it has found a solution to speeding up gridlock in midtown. Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said the agency is expanding a program called “Midtown in Motion” that uses cameras and sensors to improve traffic flow in […]
A Latino Basic Goes Vegetarian
Young women embarking on a new artisanal food venture has become a familiar story. Susana Columna and Gloribell Tavera, both of whom lost their jobs in television, now make sofrito, a base for Latino dishes that is as essential as roux in New Orleans or mirepoix in France. (Soffrito is the Italian version.) Though sofrito […]
Roosevelt Island Pier Could Get Solid Dining Options
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, by Hannah Norwick Tonight, Community Board 8 will review a liquor license application for Roosevelt Island’s Subway Pier waterfront. The waterfront was awarded the right to operate a temporary food concession at the Subway Pier from the local Riverwalk Bar Grill. The space, which was described by its owners on the […]
Budget Cuts Threaten to Close 18 Libraries in Queens, Officials Say Updated 78 …
LONG ISLAND CITY — Leonard Sharp moved to Queens from Alabama three years ago, hoping to find a better job. Instead, he found himself out of work. With no home computer, he comes every day to Long’s Island City’s public library branch on 21st Street for free Internet access. He’s also one of the many […]
City Expands High-Tech Fix for Midtown Traffic
By Ted Mann New York City announced plans Tuesday to expand a system of sensors, cameras and automated traffic lights designed to ease congestion in Midtown. The Midtown in Motion program, first launched by the city’s Department of Transportation last July, has proven a successful, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said at a press conference from the agency’s […]
Con Edison Playing It ‘Cool’
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 4, 2012) – Con Edison for the third straight year is taking a lead role in supporting Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s program to encourage the creation of “cool” roofs and recently sent a team of volunteers to coat a roof atop Kiely Hall at Queens College. Con Edison volunteers donned […]
JETBLUE AIRWAYS REPORTS DISPOSITION BY CEO BARGER (New York)
WASHINGTON, June 5 — JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU), Long Island City, N.Y., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by CEO and President Dave Barger, Long Island City. On June 1 the action involved disposition of 15,000 shares of stock. Barger now owns […]
Gambling gave lots to a pro-Cuomo group as Cuomo supported gambling
Bill Clinton and Jon Bon Jovi helped Barack Obama raise money at several Manhattan fund-raisers, where Clinton got back on message (even if host Marc Lasry didn’t). And in other fund-raising news: Several outlets are reporting that Andrew Cuomo, who pushed to legalize casino gambling in New York, benefited from $2 million in donations made […]
St. Paul greenhouse demonstrates a bold new direction in urban farming
Of all the directions unconventional agriculture is taking in this country, the most interesting may come under the heading of urban farming. For example, take the project that turned up in Monday’s Pioneer Press: Cub Foods has teamed with a number of out-state Minnesota growers to sell everything from cucumbers to sweet corn in season, […]
Lunch Beat Brings Mealtime European Disco Craze to Long Island City
LONG ISLAND CITY — Now you can have your Saturday Night Fever on Monday afternoon. The “lunch disco” craze that is sweeping Europe will be coming to New York for the first time this week — marrying grooves and grub in Long Island City during an hour-long midday dance party, organizers say. The $12 lunch-hour […]
New Library Card For Kids Will Be Good for City’s Three Systems Updated June 4 …
LONG ISLAND CITY — The city’s three separate library systems plan to issue a common library card so the city’s 1.1 million public school students have easier access to their collections. The move was done in partnership with the Department of Education to keep children reading through the summer months. The cards will allow students […]
Queens designer gets "Idol’ boost
It’s no secret that “American Idol” can be a kingmaker for musicians hoping for a lucky break. But that Midas touch has also worked for a struggling Long Island City accessories designer after Randy Jackson wore two of his pieces on the popular television show last season. Now, Jamie Clawson, 27, who until recently was […]
On the Brink | The New Face of Poverty: Meet Peter
In our new series On the Brink: The New Face of Poverty, meet Peter Riquelme, an unemployed single man who is facing bankruptcy and possible homelessness as he, like many Americans, grapples with supporting himself after working for years with nothing to show for it. Photos and video by Jennifer Hsu Peter Riquelme, a former […]
Residents Mull Safety Solutions and a Pedestrian Plaza for Newtown Ave.
ASTORIA — The busy intersection of Newtown Avenue and 33rd Street, next to the popular Athens Café, has been a hazard for pedestrians for years, residents say. They, along with local businesses owners, will have a chance to discuss their ideas and concerns for how to fix it at a public workshop Tuesday. Representatives from […]
What’s Happening This Week: Crab Boil and Cooking Class
Tuesday, June 5 Crab BoilBack Forty kicks off their annual Chesapeake Crab Boil season, hosting weekly Tuesday dinners through August. Get a pile of spiced blue crabs, potatoes, string beans, and seasonal fruit cobblers for dessert. ($45, reserve in advance). 7th Annual Taste of LICThe celebration of Long Island City’s culinary culture, sample food and […]
City’s Three Library Systems Issue Common Card For Kids
LONG ISLAND CITY — The city’s three separate library systems plan to issue a common library card so the city’s 1.1 million public school students have easier access to their collections. The move was done in partnership with the Department of Education to keep children reading through the summer months. The cards will allow students […]
Stan Deutsch Associates Expands Services With Addition of Continental Lighting
Long Island City, New York – Stan Deutsch Associates (SDA), a leading New York-based specification and architectural lighting sales agency, is pleased to announce that they are joining forces with Continental Lighting (CSLI). The two companies will move forward as SDA to offer expanded services to the New York design community. SDA’s professional team will […]
SculptureCenter’s Bill Bollinger–Filled Annex Will Close Early
Work by Bill Bollinger’s in SculptureCenter’s temporary annex. (Courtesy SculptureCenter) The epic and beautiful Bill Bollinger retrospective on view at Long Island City’s SculptureCenter is set to contract a bit after this weekend. A temporary annex that is located down the block from the kunsthalle’s main building and that now hosts four Bollinger sculptures will […]
LIC Partnership hosts real estate breakfast
LIC Partnership hosted a real estate breakfast on May 15 at the U.N. Federal Credit Union, located at 24-01 44th Road. A group of experts recently gathered to discuss a “booming” topic – the Long Island City real estate market. LIC Partnership hosted a real estate breakfast on May 15 at the U.N. Federal Credit […]