NYC Department of Health employees bitten by bed bug problem at LIC office
BedBugCentral.com Bed bugs, known for their bites that leave red, itchy welts, do not carry disease but are notoriously difficult to get rid of. New York City Department of Health employees are biting mad about a bed bug infestation at the department’s Long Island City office building. After frantic reports of sightings over the past […]
Van Bramer in running for Council Speaker job
Sept. 20, By Christian Murray Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is interested in becoming the next council speaker, taking over the role from the term-limited Christine Quinn. While many of the 51 council members are vying for the top council job, many political pundits believe that Van Bramer […]
Van Bramer in running for Council Speaker job
Sept. 20, By Christian Murray Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is interested in becoming the next council speaker, taking over the role from the term-limited Christine Quinn. While many of the 51 council members are vying for the top council job, many political pundits believe that Van Bramer […]
A Brew With A View: Rockaway Brewing Company in Long Island City
Next time you find yourself at the LIC Flea Food in Long Island City and you’ve sifted through your share of vintage dresses and antique furniture, you might consider rewarding yourself for your hard work with a pint at Rockaway Brewing Company, which is located just around the corner–behind the famous Pepsi sign–at 46-01 Fifth […]
Long Island City park gets record gift
Donald and Shelley Rubin continued their generous support of arts organizations in the outer boroughs by pledging to donate $300,000 to Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens. It is the largest gift the nonprofit has ever received for programming and the second largest in its 47-year history. The -park’s gala was held on […]