Service Disruptions Cause Commuting Headaches
7 Trains were running as normal Monday afternoon after delays throughout the morning, the MTA said. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Michael Ip FLUSHING — All subway lines were back to normal Monday afternoon after several delays throughout the morning. The 7 train was delayed Monday morning in both directions after an incident at the Court Street […]
Avonte Oquendo’s teacher, school ignored warning, broke protocols, city finds
School officials violated their own protocols and looked the other way when autistic student Avonte Oquendo waltzed past a security desk and walked out of his Queens school, New York City investigators charged Thursday. The 14-year-old nonverbal student was able to dodge past several layers of security when he disappeared Oct. 4 — including a […]
LIC Climbing Gym The Cliffs Reopens After Safety Concerns
The Cliffs LIC reopened this week after being closed by the city in October. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly LONG ISLAND CITY — A Queens rock climbing gym that was shuttered by the Department of Buildings shortly after its debut this past fall is open for business once again. The Cliffs at LIC reopened this […]
Long Island City climbing gym reopens months after being shut down — but …
This is a real cliff hanger. A Queens climbing gym reopened Wednesday, five months after being shut down for failing to file the proper paperwork — but its owner is still between a rock and a hard place. The Buildings Department dropped its case against The Cliffs at Long Island City, which closed 20 days […]
Out of time: Center for Holographic Arts forced to move from historic Clock …
Its time ran out. A Queens art facility that set up shop in the Clock Tower of Long Island City is now being forced to move, after the Art Deco building was purchased by a mysterious buyer. The Center for Holographic Arts is getting the boot after just nine months following the sale of the […]
A guide to the Long Island College Hospital bids
SUNY officials on Friday night released nine proposals from developers and health care groups bidding to take over the state-run, money-losing Long Island College Hospital. The latest request for proposals, which was written after SUNY settled a lawsuit with community groups and labor unions, drew interest from all around the world. There is a broad […]
LIC Partnership to host Vernon Blvd block party
Bay Ridge version March 24, By Christian Murray Vernon Boulevard will be having its first ever full-scale block party later this spring. The Long Island City Partnership will be closing off traffic between 50th Avenue and 46th Avenue in order to host a community festival. The event is scheduled to take place on the afternoon […]
Knife-wielding robber attacks woman in Long Island City
A knife-wielding man attacked a 36-year-old woman in Long Island City, struggled with her briefly and then fled with her purse, police said Tuesday. Cops released video of the March 16 attack at 38th St. and 28th Ave. that shows the man pounce on the woman from behind with a knife in his hand […]
woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment
LIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment The crafty move has landed the tenant in housing court March 23, 2014 04:00PM Maria DeTommaso apartment building on 47th Road in Long Island CIty Some people will do almost anything for a coveted rent-controlled apartment, but one Long Island City woman has upped the […]
LIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment
LIC woman adopted at age 63 to score rent-controlled apartment The crafty move has landed the tenant in housing court March 23, 2014 04:00PM Maria DeTommaso apartment building on 47th Road in Long Island CIty Some people will do almost anything for a coveted rent-controlled apartment, but one Long Island City woman has upped the […]
3 people shot at Queensbridge housing projects in Long Island City; cops …
Bryan Pace/for New York Daily News Three people were shot early Sunday morning at the Queensbridge Housing in Long Island City. Police are looking for the shooter. Two men and a woman were shot in a Queens housing project Sunday. A 23-year-old man was shot in his right leg and a 47-year-old woman was grazed […]
Toni On! New York: Blowing The Lid Off Long Island City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you love New York City like we love New York City then tag along with Toni On! We uncover hidden city secrets, show you the coolest stuff to do and hunt down the best treats because we love to eat! If you’re looking for a good time, Toni is your […]
Avonte Oquendo’s Disappearance ‘Ate Away at our Souls,’ Brother Says
Avonte Oquendo’s remains were found in the East River in January, three months after he’d gone missing from his special needs school. View Full Caption NYPD QUEENS — The brother of Avonte Oquendo spoke out about his loss in a touching blog post on Friday, thanking New Yorkers for their efforts in searching for the […]
Avonte Oquendo’s Disappearance ‘Ate Away at our Souls,’ Brother Says
Avonte Oquendo’s remains were found in the East River in January, three months after he’d gone missing from his special needs school. View Full Caption NYPD QUEENS — The brother of Avonte Oquendo spoke out about his loss in a touching blog post on Friday, thanking New Yorkers for their efforts in searching for the […]
LIC Flea Looking to Serve Booze at Outdoor Market
LIC Flea Food is looking to serve alcohol this summer. View Full Caption Facebook.com/LICFlea LONG ISLAND CITY — You might be able to get booze with your bric-a-brac. LIC Flea Food is looking to serve up drinks this summer in its new and popular outdoor market and possibly an old ferry boat docked nearby that […]
Planned Parenthood to Open First Queens Health Center in Long Island City
Planned Parenthood is planning to open its first Queens health center at 21-41 45th Rd. in Long Island City. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly LONG ISLAND CITY — Planned Parenthood of New York City is planning to open its first health center in Queens next year, the organization announced. PPNYC, which provides affordable reproductive health […]
Owner transforms Cranky’s into ‘1682 French Louisiana’
1682 French Louisiana (formerly Cranky’s) March 18, By Christian Murray The owner of a one-time Vernon Blvd coffee shop has transformed her establishment into a New Orleans restaurant. Last month, Cranky’s Café, which was established in 2009 at 48-19 Vernon Blvd, was renamed “1682 French Louisiana,” with a focus on creating a New Orleans vibe […]
Cabbie Dies in Queensboro Bridge Crash, Police Say
A cabbie was on the road when he suffered a medical problem and hit another taxi, police said. View Full Caption Flickr/Daniel Dudek-Corrigan QUEENS — A yellow cab driver died Wednesday morning after suffering an incapacitating medical emergency on a Queensboro Bridge off-ramp and hitting another cabbie, a police spokesman said. Vadro Kone, 50, who […]
Tight Market Has Buyers Snapping Up Homes Sight Unseen
The 30-Minute Listing: Buyers Making Swift Purchases in Tight MarketView Full Caption QUEENS — The $599,000 one-bedroom unit in a Long Island City boutique condo had been listed on Streeteasy a mere 30 minutes when Pimmie Hoontrakul offered the full asking price, sight unseen. Hoontrakul, a banking examiner working in Philadelphia on a temporary assignment […]
Buyers snap up luxe Long Island City condos at Five27
That didn’t take long. A new four-story Long Island City luxury condo building has completely sold out just one year after hitting the market. From studios starting at a mere $395,000 to a two-bedroom penthouse that snagged a cool $1.58 million last month, all 27 units were unloaded on buyers with lightning speed. The building […]