City of New York Asks for More Time to Turn Over MAIG Documents
(NEW YORK, NY) The public advocate for the City of New York has told the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) that it will need additional time to comply with a Freedom of Information Law request seeking documents and records related to Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) and “communications with gun control advocacy organizations.” The files, which […]
Celebs Shoot Squirrels To The Nuts In Long Island City
Owen Wilson makes his way across 34th Avenue to film a scene of Squirrels To The Nuts at Punta Dura Restaurant. The new comedy, Squirrels To The Nuts, was filmed on the streets of Long Island City in front of the Gazette offices on 34th Avenue and 42nd Street on July 24 and 25 at […]
Review: Musician Andy Putman performs in Garden City, Long Island Special
Garden City – On July 29, I had the pleasure to see Long Island singer Andy Putman perform live at the Hurricane Grill and Wings in Garden City, New York. He accompanied himself on acoustic guitar and he collaborated with fellow songstress Megan Rose. Both musicians were gracious enough to take requests from the patrons […]
NYC Official: Citi Bike NOT Coming to Queens in September
In a sign of how popular bike share has become, Jimmy Van Bramer, the council member from Long Island City, said in no uncertain terms Monday that Citi Bike would come to his district in September. But the New York City DOT says that’s not the case. The Queens neighborhood — along with Brooklyn neighborhoods […]
Tenants Political Action Committee Endorses Ben Kallos for City Council
Tenants Political Action Committee Endorses Ben Kallos for City Council (New York, N.Y.) Tenants Political Action Committee (Tenants PAC) endorsed Ben Kallos for City Council in Manhattan’s District 5 (the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island) today, citing his strong support of tenants’ rights. Tenants PAC is a political organization committed to advancing the […]
City overhauls intersection by LaGuardia Community College following teen …
IRVING DEJOHN/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The intersection of 30th St. and Thomson Ave. following an overhaul by the city Department of Transportation. The agency closed off through traffic and added the concrete barriers and plants, in hopes of protecting pedestrians that cross the busy street. The city has overhauled a fatal street in front of […]
Ken Mara of World Wide Security, a Long Island Security Systems Integrator …
Garden City, New York (PRWEB) July 30, 2013 World Wide Security announced today it has completed the asset acquisition of CCTV Security Ltd., of Long Island City. CCTV Security Ltd. is a full-service electronic security systems integrator founded over 40 years ago. The newly acquired company specializes in high-end surveillance, security and protection throughout New […]
Green Market Run By Kids Is Back In Long Island City
Green Market Run By Kids Is Back In Long Island City Sponsored By City Council Member City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer is joined by representatives from GrowNYC and local youth who will help run the farm stand that is reopening in Long Island City. City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by GrowNYC […]
Living is looking good
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King Kava, in Long Island City, corners the market on obscure South Pacific …
A Long Island City beverage company is on a high. King Kava, which makes beverages with ground kava root, is unveiling two new flavors next month – a major expansion for a beverage company that provides a mild — and legal — high. “It’s relaxing. It helps fight stress and anxiety,” said co-founder Nick Haycock, […]
Construction of outdoor movie set at Kaufman Astoria begins
Construction of the outdoor set July 24, By Bill Parry The construction of an outdoor movie set began at the Kaufman Astoria Studios last week as Western Queens continues to take on more of a Hollywood flavor. The expansion, which was part of a thought-out process since the 1980s, began last week when traffic on […]
Squirrels To The Nuts Being Filmed In Long Island City
The new comedy, Squirrels to the Nuts, will be shooting on the streets of Long Island City in front of the Gazette offices on July 24 and 25. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, the film is set to premiere in 2014 and is written and directed by Hollywood legend Peter Bogdanovich. The plot of […]
Long Island City’s Second Flea Market Will Be Open Year-Round
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, by Nicola Fumo Image via QNS Urban Mkt/Facebook Welcome QNS Urban MKT to the neighborhood, Long Island City. Starting next month, the indoor food and crafts fair will run every Saturday in the Standard Motor Products building. The market is sponsored by the company that owns the building as well as […]
Make Our Streets Safer
State Senator Michael Gianaris, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer joined by Dutch Kills residents and community leaders, including George Stamatiades, called on the city Department of Transportation (DOT) to demand traffic safety improvements for the area.Photo Jason D. AntosState Senator Michael Gianaris, joined by Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, rallied local residents and community leaders at a […]
$3.25M Long Island City House Already Has Multiple Offers
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, by Jeremiah Budin This newly-renovated Long Island City two-family townhouse is currently listed for $3.25 million, but you’re probably already too late, as it has received multiple offers over $3 million, according to its broker. Separated into a 4BR owner’s duplex with a finished basement and a 2BR top-floor rental with […]
City sweet on FreshDirect move to the Bronx
The city has delivered a sweet deal to FreshDirect. The Industrial Development Agency voted Tuesday in favor of the online grocer’s controversial plans to relocate from Long Island City to the Bronx — thanks to $127 million in public subsidies. The company has promised to use the money to build its new facility in the […]
De Blasio fights for Long Island College Hospital, 1199
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio opposes the state’s plans to close Long Island College Hospital in brownstone Brooklyn. Very strongly. “De Blasio arrested, just as he wanted,” read the headline in the Times on July 10, after he was taken in by police at a rally co-hosted by the health care workers union protesting the […]
Youthmarket returns to Long Island City after hiatus
Photo courtesy Jimmy Van Bramer City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (c.) is joined by GrowNYC representatives on July 13 at the opening day of Long Island City’s Youthmarket. By Chris Engelhardt TimesLedger Newspapers City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) joined with nonprofit GrowNYC in Long Island City last week to celebrate the return of the […]
LIRR Cancels 5 Rush-Hour Trains Beginning Today, Shortens Others
Travel Local Attractions, Local News By Christian A. Published: July 22 2013 Several lines of the Long Island Rail Road will see rush-hour adjustments over the next few weeks. Five rush-hour trains will be cancelled for the next four weeks as summer crews work on the East Side Access Project in Sunnyside, Queens. […]
PRESS RELEASE: CBRE Arranges $2.95M Sale of Two Long Island City …
Long Island City, NY – Further demonstrating Long Island City’s tremendous growth over the past few years, CBRE has arranged the $2.95 million sale of a site currently containing two industrial properties slated to be developed into a new residential property. The CBRE team of Matthew Giordano and John Reinertsen arranged the sale on behalf […]