Pols Rally Against Greek Extremist Party’s Plan to Open Office in New York
ASTORIA — Local elected officials, community leaders and a group of residents gathered last week at an Astoria park to protest reported plans of a right-wing Greek party to open an office in the neighborhood. The Golden Dawn’s plan to branch out into Astoria — home to one of the biggest Greek communities in the […]
Bellator 83 to be held at Caesars Atlantic City
According to an Oct. 8 press release from Bellator FC, Bellator 83 will be held at Caesars Atlantic City on Dec. 7. The Season 7 lightweight tournament championship will be put on the line, and Jessica “Evil” Eye returns to action. After an incredible start to Bellator’s Seventh Season that saw New York’s own Lyman […]
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Controversial LIC Strip Club Tries Again to Get Liquor License
LONG ISLAND CITY — Maybe third time’s a charm. A controversial strip club in Long Island City, which has been operating alcohol-free because its liquor license application has been denied twice, is trying again to get a permit to serve booze. Patrick O’Brien, Community Board 2 vice-chair, said he was told by the State Liquor […]
24 Hour ATM-Style Laundry Service Expands on UES
MANHATTAN — Around-the-clock laundry and dry cleaning services — without the hassle of having to wait for a person behind the counter — may be the way of the future on the Upper East Side. DashLocker launched its second “automat”-style spot in the neighborhood letting users in any time of day or night with a […]
Food stamp cuts could leave boro poor hungry
Photo by Christina Santucci Dania Peralta picks up bags of groceries for herself and her three kids at the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Long Island City. The Food Bank of New York City says potential cuts to the nation’s food stamp program could drive more people to pantries and soup kitchens. By Karen […]
Gruesome discovery found in Long Island backyard
Residents of a Long Island New York neighborhood never suspected the gruesome secret buried a mere three feet deep in Heather Kowalczik’s backyard. Long Island City – Police received a call on Wednesday requesting they check the welfare of Kowalczik’s autistic 6 year-old son, Alex. When police responded, they began interviewing Kowalczik about Alex and […]