LIC roadway to be a one-way street?
The Department of Transportation announced its proposal to convert 5th Street in Long Island City into a one-way southbound roadway from 45th Road to 50th Avenue to address safety concerns, at a community meeting last Wednesday night at MoMA PS 1. Queens deputy commissioner for the DOT Delila Hall noted that Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan (D-Sunnyside) […]
Dept. proposes LIC street sweeping
Many residents of Hunters Point, the most southwest portion of Long Island City, voiced concern over new street sweeping regulations proposed last Wednesday during a community meeting at MoMA PS 1. At the top of their lists — increased parking complications in an already congested area. “The people of Manhattan will also be very disappointed […]
Housing prices rise in Astoria and Long Island City
Real estate prices and rents in Long Island City and Astoria are on the rise, especially in the luxury housing market, where there isn’t enough supply to meet demand, a new report shows. The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom was $1,600 in Astoria and $2,400 in Long Island City in the last quarter of […]
Capo Auction brings antique lovers to LIC
Photo by Ken Maldonado Michael Capo, who leads Capo Auction, is a third generation antiques dealer with a passion for the drama and excitement he says auctions bring. By Karen Frantz TimesLedger Newspapers Michael Capo, owner of Capo Auction in Long Island City, which runs monthly sales of fine antiques, furniture, paintings, silver and other […]