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 […]