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Long Island City

June 05, 2012

Lunch Beat Brings Mealtime European Disco Craze to Long Island City

The lunchtime disco craze that is sweeping Europe is now coming to Long Island City.

New York City

May 30, 2012

Low-Cost Summer Camp Options Abound Around Town

Looking for free tennis lessons or an art class for your kid? Here are some ideas. 

Midtown East

May 25, 2012

Bigger Boats Coming to East River Ferry on Weekends

New East River Ferry boats will hold 399 people, rather than 149.

Long island City

May 21, 2012

Residents to Discuss Bike Share Locations in Long Island City

Queens bike riders will have a chance tonight to discuss the locations of 10 LIC bike share stations.

Long island City

May 18, 2012

LIC Residents Put Up Cardboard Stop Sign at Busy Intersection

LIC residents erect handmade stop sign at a busy intersection, after DOT refuses to do so.

Long island City

May 15, 2012

Sweetleaf Coffee Shop Opens Up in Williamsburg

Hipster LIC coffee shop Sweetleaf opened another location in Williamsburg.

Long island City

May 05, 2012

Labor Union in Bitter Dispute with LIC Developer

32BJ accuses TF Cornerstone of lowering labor standards. Developer denies it.

Lower East Side

May 04, 2012

Lower East Side Hosts City's First Bike Expo

The expo gives cyclists the opportunity to tune up their bikes, buy gear and watch BMX stunts.

Astoria & Long Island City

April 28, 2012

MoMA PS1 Gets Liquor License Nod Despite Local Noise Issues

MoMA PS1 may soon be able to serve booze after community board committee backs liquor license bid.

Manhattan

April 18, 2012

Ray Kelly Dismisses Rumors About a 2013 Mayoral Run

Ray Kelly called the rumors "flattering," but said he's not planning to run.

Astoria & Long Island City

April 04, 2012

Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Livery Cab in Queens

A cyclist was struck and killed by a livery cab at Greenpoint and Borden avenues Wednesday morning.

Astoria & Long Island City

March 03, 2012

LaGuardia Community College President Named to Homeland Security Panel

Gail Mellow will advise the Department of Homeland Security about education and campus security issues.

Astoria & Long Island City

February 29, 2012

Councilman Vallone Pans Graffiti Art Show as 'Glorifying Crime'

Former graffiti artist Louie "KR.ONE" Gasparro set to show controversial art at Long Island City gallery.

Harlem

February 28, 2012

Tuskegee Airman Gains Newfound Fame Thanks to 'Red Tails' Movie

Harlem activist Dabney Montgomery was a member of the grounds crew for the famed African-American pilots.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 14, 2012

Brooklyn Artists to Film Newtown Creek Filth with Remote-Control Boats

A trio of artists will launch an interactive project using mini boat cams on Greenpoint's Newtown Creek.