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Bed-Stuy, Brew or Die! New Beer-Maker Arrives in Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

February 27, 2013

Bed-Stuy, Brew or Die! New Beer-Maker Arrives in Neighborhood

The owner of Long Island City's Alewife has teamed up with a friend to launch the brewery.

Eva Moskowitz's Success Academy Aims to Open 6 New Charter Schools in 2014

Lower East Side

February 20, 2013

Eva Moskowitz's Success Academy Aims to Open 6 New Charter Schools in 2014

The controversial charter school chain wants to open six new outposts in Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan.

Paleo Delivery Service Offers Prehistoric Food to CrossFit Fans

New York City

February 07, 2013

Paleo Delivery Service Offers Prehistoric Food to CrossFit Fans

CrossFit enthusiasts will be able to beat post-workout hunger with a new Paleo meal delivery service.

Vacant Long Island City Bank-Turned Art Exhibit Debuts this Week

Long Island City

December 11, 2012

Vacant Long Island City Bank-Turned Art Exhibit Debuts this Week

An art exhibit opening Wednesday reveals the transformed Bank of Manhattan Building in Queens Plaza.

City's Bike Share Program to Launch in May After Sandy Damaged Some Gear

New York City

December 07, 2012

City's Bike Share Program to Launch in May After Sandy Damaged Some Gear

Equipment and bikes were damaged during the storm, pushing back the launch date by two months.

Hunters Point Ice Cream Shop Debuts Holiday Flavors

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.

Queens Artists Star in Risque 2013 Calendar

Long Island City

December 05, 2012

Queens Artists Star in Risque 2013 Calendar

Queens art collective Flux Factory launched their calendar, (Wo)(Men) of Flux, in time for the holidays.

120 Veterans Displaced by Sandy Move into Carroll Gardens Homeless Shelter

Carroll Gardens

November 09, 2012

120 Veterans Displaced by Sandy Move into Carroll Gardens Homeless Shelter

Homeless veterans displaced by Sandy from a shelter in LIC have moved into the Carroll Gardens shelter.

'Spooky' Newtown Creek Tour Reveals Pirates and Witch Hunts

Greenpoint

October 22, 2012

'Spooky' Newtown Creek Tour Reveals Pirates and Witch Hunts

The tour exposes "spooky" environmental and historic facts about the creek.

Car Will Explode in Long Island City Friday Morning for TV Shoot

Long Island City

September 13, 2012

Car Will Explode in Long Island City Friday Morning for TV Shoot

A car will be detonated in a controlled explosion for ABC's "Zero Hour."

NYPD Release Sketch of Man Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault in Queens

Queens

September 11, 2012

NYPD Release Sketch of Man Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault in Queens

Police say the suspect was riding a black, BMX-style bicycle at time of the attack.

'Floating Garden' Coming to Long Island City

Long Island City

August 22, 2012

'Floating Garden' Coming to Long Island City

A “floating garden” is currently under construction in Hunters Point.
 

Queens Councilman References the Holocaust in Soda Ban Testimony

Long Island City

July 24, 2012

Queens Councilman References the Holocaust in Soda Ban Testimony

Queens City Councilman Dan Halloran testified at a public meeting Tuesday against the soda ban.

Massive Hallets Point Development Project Gets Boost from State

Astoria

June 28, 2012

Massive Hallets Point Development Project Gets Boost from State

A New Jersey company wants to build 2,200 residential units on the Astoria waterfront.
Budget Cuts Threaten to Close 18 Libraries in Queens, Officials Say

Long Island City

June 05, 2012

Budget Cuts Threaten to Close 18 Libraries in Queens, Officials Say

Thirty other libraries face scaled-back hours under steep budget cuts proposed by Mayor Bloomberg.

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