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Long Island City

May 23, 2013

5Pointz to be Replaced by 'Cornball Glitzy Box,' Critics Say

A public hearing to discuss plans for the iconic graffiti center drew harsh opposition from artists.

Long Island City

May 13, 2013

Hunters Point Residents Angry About Parking Spaces Lost to State Workers

Residents say they've lost nearly a block of parking spaces on 47th Road to authorized vehicles.

Long Island City

April 25, 2013

Proposed 5Pointz Redevelopment to Include Space for Street Art

Construction at the graffiti mecca site is expected to begin later this year.

Long Island City

February 27, 2013

Developer Looks to Turn LIC's Court Square into 'Nightlife Hub'

Rockrose's plans to transform the developing Queens neighborhood could bring a beer hall or music venue.

Long Island City

February 12, 2013

Debate Over Hunters Point Street Cleaning Plan Picks Up Steam

A plan to bring alternate side parking to the Queens neighborhood has evoked fierce opposition.

Long Island City

January 17, 2013

Some LIC Residents Fear Parking Nightmare with Street Sweeping Plan

A proposal to bring alternate side parking to Hunters Point has some residents panicked.

Long Island City

January 09, 2013

City Arts Coalition Pushes Pols for More Cultural Funding

One Percent for Culture seeks to have one percent of the city's annual budget slated for cultural groups.

Long Island City

December 28, 2012

Queens Leaders Rail Against 7 Train Service Suspension

Service will halt in Long Island City for 13 weekends starting Friday night.

Melrose

December 16, 2012

Bronx Fire in Three-Story Building Displaces 33

Seven families were left homeless after a Sunday morning fire.

Long Island City

December 05, 2012

Hunters Point Ice Cream Shop Debuts Holiday Flavors

Malu in Hunters Point is offering winter-inspired flavors: gingerbread, eggnog chip and candy cane.

New York City

November 06, 2012

Cabbies Drive Out of State for Gas While Struggling With Fuel Shortage

New York cabbies are driving as far as Connecticut to fill their tanks.

Long Island City

September 25, 2012

M. Wells Returning to Long Island City With MoMA Flavor

M. Wells Dinette will open at MoMA PS1 on Thursday.

Long Island City

September 18, 2012

Long Island City Wine Store Throwing Party for Pooches

Court Square Wine and Spirits is throwing a "Puppy Party" to benefit dog charities.

Astoria

September 14, 2012

Astoria and Long Island City Playgrounds Offer Kids Fall Fun

DNAinfo.com New York takes a peek at the best spots for kids to hang out.

Long Island City

July 31, 2012

New Comedy Venue Joins Budding Long Island City Laugh Scene

The Laughing Devil Development Stage will be the third comedy venue in LIC in recent years.