Long Island City

NYPD Cruiser (file / credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Report: Over $150,000 Worth Of Cleanse Drinks Stolen From Queens Facility

Police on Sunday were in search of a thief whole stole over $150,000 worth of cleanse drinks from the BluePrint juice facility in Long Island City, Queens, according to a published report.

2013/05/05

WLNY's Toni Senecal went on an urban adventure in Long Island City. (Credit WLNY)

Toni On! New York: An Urban Adventure In Long Island City

This week WLNY’s Toni Senecal went on an urban adventure in Long Island City. She stopped by the Fun Factory, Little Oven, and New York’s only beach beer garden, among other places.

2013/04/13

The 5 Best Waterfront Restaurants & Bars In New York

Finally, the warm (dare we say, “hot”?) weather has arrived. Here are a few excellent venues to both wet your whistle and wile away the hours as you watch the setting sun and celebrate the new season.

CBS New York–2013/04/08

A minivan on the street following the fatal accident on March 11, 2013. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Deadly Accident Prompts Demands For Better Traffic Safety In Long Island City

The death of a teenager in a curb-hopping incident earlier this month has brought new attention to what many said are long-held complaints about traffic safety on the streets of Long Island City, Queens.

2013/03/17

Queens City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer with Community Board No. 2 Chairman Joe Conley pushing for safety improvements in Long Island City - March 14, 2013 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

L.I.C. Community Leaders Call For Safety Improvements After Fatal Crash

In the wake of a curb-hopping crash that took the life of a teenager, locals are calling for studies and action on what they say are the dangerous roads around high schools and LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens.

2013/03/14

1 Dead, Several Injured After Minivan Jumps Curb In Queens

It happened around 10:30 a.m. Monday near LaGuardia Community College on Thomson Avenue and 30th Street in Long Island City.

2013/03/11

Steamfitter Apprentice Applicants (CBS 2)

Hundreds Line Up In Long Island City To Apply For Position With Steamfitter’s Union

The line started forming on Friday and at least 5,000 other hopefuls are expected to apply by week’s end.

2013/03/11

Long Island City’s 5 Best Happy Hour Bars

While Long Island City’s proper name is currently being debated by some, there’s no arguing that the bustling area of Queens is on the rise.

2013/02/25

Some businesses already identify themselves as being in "L.I.C." (credit: Holli Haerr, 1010 WINS)

Push On To Change Name Of Long Island City, Queens

Some members of the Queens Tourism Council are pushing for a name change for a sometimes- misunderstood area of the city.

2013/02/20

Crane Collapse in Long Island City, Queens - Jan. 9, 2013 (credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Crane Operator Cited In Long Island City Collapse

A crane operator and a contractor didn’t inspect equipment, failed to take proper precautions and ran the rig unsafely before it collapsed while building a New York City apartment tower and injured seven construction workers, officials said Wednesday.

2013/01/30

MoMA P.S. 1 Announces Winner For Design Of New Green Architecture Project

The Museum of Modern Art’s P.S. 1 in Queens this week announced the winner of its Young Architects Program, whose experimental work will be mounted at the museum this summer.

2013/01/19

A close-up look at the crane collapse in Long Island City on Jan. 9, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Official: LIC Crane Collapse Possibly Triggered By Overweight Load

The crane that collapsed across a building in Long Island City, Queens on Wednesday afternoon was attempting to lift more than twice as much weight as was approved, according to a preliminary investigation from the city’s Buildings Department.

2013/01/10