KeyMe unlocks big expansion: Long Island City startup to add hundreds of …
KeyMe – the Long Island City-based startup that’s looking to upend the $5 billion locksmith biz – is turning the key on a national expansion. The company, which operates key-making kiosks in local stores, has just bagged $7.8 million in funding that it will use to add hundreds of kiosks across the country within the […]
The time has come for this longtime Long Island City watchmaker to move.
The time has come for this longtime Long Island City watchmaker to move. Luckily, E. Gluck Corp. was able to find a way to stay in Queens. With the help of the New York City Economic Development Corp., it recently secured the lease to the vacant Leviton plant site in Little Neck. “We’d love to […]
Two People Shot, One by Police, During Family Dispute in Long Island City
Police have shot and killed a man in Queens after they say he shot a woman, who sources confirm is his daughter. The incident occurred on 38th Street in Long Island City on Saturday. Police say a man in his 80s called 9-1-1 saying he wanted to kill himself, and that he’d already shot his […]
Sales Price of Queens Homes Jumps 10 Percent, Study Says
A one bedroom apartment at 46-30 Center Blvd. in Long Island City, listed by Douglas Elliman for $1.2 million. View Full Caption Douglas Elliman QUEENS — The housing market in Queens is heating up as temperatures begin to rise — with the highest first quarter average home price and number of sales in six years, […]
“Vernon Tower” headed to Astoria-Long Island City border
“Vernon Tower” headed to Astoria-Long Island City border Michael Heletz’ building to hold nearly 1,500 square feet in retail space April 10, 2014 06:10PM Rendering of 31-43 Vernon Boulevard in Queens Developer Michael Heletz has filed permits for a six-story, 79-unit building on the Astoria-Long Island City border. Queens-based firm PACS Architecture has signed on […]
Top residential listings in Brooklyn, Queens
Top residential listings in Brooklyn, Queens Mill Basin mansion still on top, while new Long Island City condo ranks high April 10, 2014 08:00AM prev 2458 National Drive in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, listed for $30 million 1 Main Street triplex penthouse in Dumbo, Brooklyn, listed for $18 million 105 Eighth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, […]
NYTimes: Jimmy Van Bramer Is City Council’s Arts Champion
Van Bramer at the announcement of a new arts district in Astoria New York Times He played drums as a teenager for the St. Joseph’s Brigade, a Catholic fife, drum and bugle corps. He fondly recalls singing along to his mother’s 45s while he and his seven siblings cleaned their childhood home in Astoria, Queens. […]
LIC Garden Group Vying for Grant to Expand Composting Program
Smiling Hogshead Ranch is an urban farm in Long Island City, built on a plot of unused land owned by the MTA. View Full Caption Courtesy Gil Lopez ASTORIA — A community garden in Long Island City is looking to score some funding to help its programs grow. Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a nonprofit urban farm […]
John Tesh Dishes to Donna Drake on Long Island
The music entertainer tells Drake, a Huntington Station resident, all about growing up in Garden City. When media personality Donna Drake recently interviewed John Tesh, the entertainer, TV and radio host spoke about his upbringing in Garden City, and his affection for Long Island. “I went to Garden City High School,” Tesh told Drake, who resides in […]
New condo to go up near MoMA PS1
Rendering (11-51 47th) April 7, By Christian Murray The development of Hunters Point continues, with reports that a new condo building is going up adjacent to MoMA PS1, at 11-51 47th Avenue. The property, based on its rendering, will be a 54-unit condo, according to New York YIMBY. The development will be 70,000 square feet and […]
The Long Island City Flea Returns for 2014
The LIC Flea (5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101) returned for another year on April and 5, “curated with the diversity and spirit of Queens in mind.” Photographer Bradley Hawks went went on an empty stomach and brings back these images of the new vendors, artists and designers, the delicious vegan fried chicken, […]
Young recruits join old guard on Community Board 2
Van Bramer announces new appointments Thursday April 6, By Christian Murray Community Board 2, which represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is getting an injection of young blood. Four new members were appointed to the 50-member board Thursday, following some recent departures. The board, which is known for having very little turnover, plays an […]
The Local hostel and bar and cafe
The place is dope. A freelancers delight. 44th Ave between 21st and 11th streets http://www.thelocalny.com
Hologram Arts Group Bidding Farewell to Clock Tower With Exhibit and Bash
The Center for Holographic Arts will move from the Clock Tower building in Long Island City this month, going out with a special farewell exhibit and party on April 11 before hunting for a new location. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska QUEENS PLAZA — It’s lights out for this art group’s home. The Center for […]
This New 54-Unit Condo Wants to ‘Evoke LIC’s Industrial Past’
Friday, April 4, 2014, by Jessica Dailey Just around the corner from MoMA PS1, there’s a new condo building rising at 11-51 47th Avenue in Long Island City. Developer Sam Charney of Charney Construction and Development recently chatted with New York YIMBY about the project and shared the first rendering of the 54-unit condo building. […]
Assemblywoman Markey Announces $100000 State Grant to Queens Tourism …
(Long Island, NY) Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) announced yesterday that the State of New York has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Queens Tourism Council to help it promote the borough as a destination during the upcoming year. The funds, which come from the NYS Department of Economic Development’s “I Love NY” program, will largely […]
LIC Flea & Food kicks off this Saturday
LIC Flea 2013 April 3, By Christian Murray The LIC Flea Food kicks off Saturday and will be open every Saturday and Sunday until fall. The market will be hosting more than 85 vendors and will offer food, jewelry, fashion, furniture, art and crafts, antiques, collectibles and more. The market will also feature activities including […]
Nolan Celebrates Long Island City HS Co-Location Victory
Assemblymember Catherine Nolan, chair of the state Assembly Education Committee went to Long Island City H.S. (LIC) to join in the celebration of their victory in keeping the school as a full, comprehensive high school. Nolan said, “Last year, I spoke out at a Panel for Educational Policy meeting against the Department of Education’s plan […]
Queensbridge residents show love for Nas
He brought Queensbridge to the world 20 years ago. Long Island City rap icon Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones — better known as Nas — released his debut album “Illmatic” on April 19, 1994 — and scholars, artists and current residents of the Queensbridge Houses still sing its praises today. “From a neighborhood perspective, the […]
5Pointz artists to showcase artwork reflecting grief following whitewash
April 2, By Michael Florio Several 5Pointz graffiti artists are about to showcase their artwork at a local gallery that explores their devastation after they discovered that the graffiti Mecca had been whitewashed. The Jeffrey Leder Gallery, located at 21-37 45th Road, will host a show dedicated to the artists called “Whitewash.” It begins April 5 and runs through June 8 […]