Sculptor and painter reflects on 15 years in Long Island City
Artist Christopher Yockey has made Long Island City his home and the site where he creates his intricate sculptures and paintings. Raised in Detroit, Yockey has always been interested in art and was introduced to the sculptures of Mark di Suvero in high school. Di Suvero, an abstract expressionist sculpture who grew up in California, […]
Man shot in head at Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City
Police continue to investigate the shooting of a 24-year-old man at the largest public housing project in North America on Saturday afternoon, police said. The shooting occurred at the Queensbridge Houses at 40-16 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City. Police received a call at about 3:40 p.m. Once authorities arrived at the scene, they found that the suspect suffered […]