This is what the new 5Pointz building in Long Island City will look like
Renderings have been released for the new apartment building that will replace the graffiti mecca that was once in its place. For years, artists had been using an abandoned building at 45-46 Davis St. in Long Island City as a canvas. But owners GM Realty decided to tear the structure down to build two apartment towers. […]
Try samples from local restaurants in Long Island City at Taste of LIC next week
The 12th annual Taste of LIC will celebrate local restaurants and drink purveyors at the Kaufman Astoria Studios lot, where some chefs will prepare and serve their offerings on site. In past years, the event was held at Gantry Plaza State Park, but according to founder Sheila Lewandowski, organizers have been trying for years to allow chefs to […]
Off-duty officer from East Elmhurst and his girlfriend are busted for selling cocaine in Long Island City
A police officer and his girlfriend were arrested last week after selling cocaine to an undercover officer in Long Island City, officials said. Police Officer Jose Sierra, 41, and his girlfriend Lina Maria Bedoya Muriel, 30, were arrested on May 25 in front of a home on 89th Street off Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst. They […]
This is what the new 5 Pointz building in Long Island City will look like
Renderings have been released for the new apartment building that will replace the graffiti mecca that was once in its place. For years, artists had been using an abandoned building at 45-46 Davis St. in Long Island City as a canvas. But owners GM Realty decided to tear the structure down to build two apartment towers. […]