City Planning Commission approves developer’s 5 Pointz zoning permit
August 21, By Christian Murray The 5 Pointz graffiti icon moved one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball this morning. The developer’s application to demolish the site and erect 1,000 apartment units –370 more than what is permitted under current zoning rules—was approved by the City Planning Commission. The only thing that can stop […]
M Wells Steakhouse may not open until Christmas
Location of M Wells Steakhouse (photo: Aug. 21) August 21, By Christian Murray M. Wells, the acclaimed Long Island City restaurant that closed in the summer of 2011, was supposed to open its steakhouse in July. However, there have been delays. And there are likely to be several more to come. “We are hoping to […]
Laughing Devil Comedy Club to remain in LIC
August 21, Staff Report The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, which was put on the market in July, is no longer up for sale, according to the Daily News. Steve Hofstetter, a co-owner with Jacob Morvay at the 47-38 Vernon Blvd. venue, told the Daily News that he didn’t want to sell the club– since the […]
No joke! LIC will keep comedy club.
Nicholas Fevelo /for New York Daily News Laughing Devil Comedy Club Steve Hofstetter decided to take his club off the market after the strongest buyer wanted to turn it into a bar. Hofstetter instead took a majority stake in the club and will lead an expansion involving movie screenings. Just kidding! The Laughing Devil Comedy […]