Old hands open new bakery in Long Island City
Faye Hess and Jonathan Stirling at 51st Bakery Cafe Dec. 11, By Christian Murray A new bakery opened in Hunters Point on Saturday by a married couple who have lived in Long Island City for 20 years. The store, called “51st Bakery and Café,” is located at 5-33 51st Avenue, and offers cookies, scones, muffins, […]
NYPD Officer Dies in Crash Near ‘Death Trap’ Queensboro Bridge Ramp
QUEENS — An NYPD officer and mom of two was killed when her car struck a metal railing at the base of the Queensboro Bridge near a “death trap” accident zone early Tuesday, catapulting the vehicle into a storefront that was destroyed in a fatal crash two years ago, officials said. In a tragic twist, […]
Long Island City Hotel Breaks Ground
NEW YORK—Long Island City is getting a new hotel touting Manhattan views. Long Island is a popular alternative to Brooklyn neighborhoods like Cobble Hill and Williamsburg, which once served as affordable alternatives to Manhattan. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is breaking ground Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at 25-10 42nd Rd. The 11-floor hotel will include […]