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 […]