Demand is growing for produce from local rooftop farm
March 30, By Bill Parry and Christian Murray Long Island City: A one-acre rooftop farm located in Long Island City is generating so much interest from consumers of fresh vegetables—that the manager is adding new members. Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm, which was established at 37-16 Northern Blvd in Long Island City in 2010, is a […]
No. 7 train weekend service returns
After 3 months, the No. 7 train weekend cuts are over. The MTA cut weekend service between Queensboro Plaza and Manhattan from Dec. 29 through March 25 to install a new signal system. The MTA said the closures were part of a four-year plan to install a new signaling system and make upgrades to the […]
Rooftop Farm Brooklyn Grange Starting Flowers CSA
LONG ISLAND CITY — Things are coming up roses for the Brooklyn Grange. The organic rooftop farm — which operates two lush locations in Long Island City and Brooklyn — will be running a flowers CSA this summer and fall for the first time. “We’ve been growing flowers, but it’s the first time we’re offering […]