City puts forward potential routes for BQX, including options for Astoria and LIC
November 2, By Hannah Wulkan The city has taken another step forward on the proposed Brooklyn-Queens Connector, releasing potential routes for the streetcar. Mayor Bill De Blasio announced plans for the new streetcar system in February, and the Economic Development Corporation released potential routes for the project yesterday. The report outlined the pros and cons […]
Long Island City kids will finally have more universal pre-K seats
After campaigning for more universal pre-K seats in the growing neighborhood, Long Island City parents will have an additional center to send their pre-schoolers to in September 2017. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and School Construction Authority President Lorraine Grillo announced on Wednesday that two floors of 27-35 Jackson Ave. will be converted into a universal pre-K center that […]
Long Island City parks group to host party to reflect on progress and put forward plans
Crabhouse November 2, By Hannah Wulkan The Hunters Point Park Conservancy is hosting a Fall Festival to reflect on past progress in the parks and begin taking ideas for the future. The community group is hosting a free party open to the community Thursday night to celebrate the parks at the Crabhouse Restaurant at 2-03 […]
Long Island City site where Aerosmith production set was built is for sale
A 47,500-square-foot site in Long Island City could fetch $39 million. The site, at 37-11 30th St., with additional frontage on 31st Street and 37th Avenue, includes a 45,000-square-foot building, parking lot and two-family home, according to the New York Post. It is owned by the family of Bob See, who founded and housed See […]