HATCHing Creativity In Long Island City
HATCH Theatre stands for Hysterical Astoria Theatre Community Happenings. They are a theatre organization for children, ages five to 16, in Long Island City. They offer classes in acting, improvisation, directing, auditioning and more, taught by a team of professionals in the field. Their stated mission is to create a space where children can explore […]
Sweetleaf merges coffee with cocktails
March 13, By Bill Parry Long Island City, NY: When Sweetleaf opened its latest operation at 46-15 Center Blvd. two weeks ago, there were many kinks to iron out. This store was different from its other two coffee shops—best known for their espresso bar and baked goods. This one features a cocktail lounge at night—with […]
Long Island City Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison In Hit-And-Run Death Of …
March 13, By Christian Murray A Long Island City man who struck and killed a bicyclist on a Sunnyside street last July was sentenced to five years in prison today. Alex J. Batista, 25, of 53-36 Van Dam Street, was driving drunk at 10:51 pm along Greenpoint Avenue on July 18 when he drove into […]
Spiel Announces Open House Event in Long Island, 3/20
Following their successful spread in the latest In-Plant magazine, Spiel Associates (http://spielassociates.com) has no plans of slowing down. In fact, Spiel has announced that they will be holding an open house event March 20th and 21st. The event will take place at 45-01 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City. Spiel’s now famous Sterling Digipunch and […]
Group Looks to Start Weekly Farmers Market in Hunters Point
A new farmers market is in the works for Hunters Point, Long Island City. (DNAinfo/Mathew Katz) LONG ISLAND CITY — A Westchester-based group is looking to start a weekly farmers market in Hunters Point, bringing farm-fresh produce, meat and dairy to the neighborhood, plus specialty items like pickles, jams and baked goods. Down to Earth […]
Yay! More pet stuff
On Jackson at 50th. Get out the right exit on the subway and you are all set for chew toys.