Long Island City

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the roof of the Z NYC Hotel - Queens, NY - Nov 14, 2011 (credit: Spencer T Tucker / Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg: NYC Might Top Record Tourist Number

Despite the economy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City might top last year’s record of 48.8 million vistors this year.

2011/11/15

Brooklyn Grange - Queens, NY (file / credit: Brooklyn Grange on Facebook)

Stories From Main Street: Rooftop Farming In Long Island City

Brooklyn Grange is a 40,000 square foot rooftop farm in Long Island City, whrere they grow things like the white icicle radish.

2011/10/17

Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Sparks Deli - Queens, NY - Aug 1, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Most NYC Restaurants Get An ‘A’ From The Health Department

Mayor Michael Bloomberg returned to Sparks Deli, the Queens restaurant that received the city’s first-ever A grade last year, to present them with their second consecutive A rating for cleanliness.

2011/08/01

An East River Ferry boat is seen arriving at Greenpoint - Brooklyn, NY - Jun 30, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

East River Ferry Ridership Strong After Initial Free Period

After two weeks of free rides, East River Ferry officials say their new service from Brooklyn and Queens to Manhattan continues to exceed expectations.

2011/06/30

Interviews For Coveted Insulation Apprenticeships Begin In Long Island City

Two hundred people stood in line last month for the chance to land the highly sought-after position as a mechanic’s apprentice.

2011/06/20

John Downing, Brian Fahey and Harry Ford were remembered on June18, 2011 - the 10-year anniversary of a Long Island City fire that claimed their lives. (Credit: CBS 2)

Families, Friends Remember Victims 10 Years After Fatal Father’s Day Fire

The City marked a grim anniversary on Saturday, 10 years after an explosion rocked a burning hardware store in Long Island City, killing three firefighters.

2011/06/18

The NY Waterway ferry "Thomas Jefferson" departs the Port Imperial ferry terminal - Weehawken, NJ - Sep 25, 2009 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

NY Waterway Bringing New Ferry Service To East River

A new commuting option is coming for anyone tired of the East River bridges, tunnels, and subways.

2011/06/01

Police Seek Queens Suspect Wanted In 4 Separate iPhone Thefts

Authorities said that in each case, the suspect approached people from behind and snatched the iPhone from their hands and fled the scene on foot.

2011/05/24

Over 100 wait in Long Island City for a chance at landing a union job (credit: CBS 2)

Dozens Camp Out In Queens For Shot At Mechanic Apprenticeship

Nearly 200 people slept on the sidewalk in the rain for several days outside Union Local 12 in Long Island City, Queens — all for the chance to land a coveted union job.

2011/05/16

Two Hurt After Yet Another Crash At Queensboro Bridge Off-Ramp

A car crashed into a row of stores at the foot of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge on Saturday, marking the third time it’s happened in the last few months.

2011/05/14

NYC Taxi (file/credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

NYC Taxi Drivers Want Pay Raise, So Fare Hike Possible

The New York Taxi Workers Alliance is putting forward what it calls a “modest increase,” which would include a $0.50 increase in the per-mile metered rate and a $0.10 bump for idling charges.

2011/04/27

Search Continues For Queens Super 8 Motel Robber

Police are still on the lookout for a man who they say robbed a Super 8 Motel in Queens back in March.

2011/04/16

Incoming New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott speaks to reporters in St. Albans - Queens, NY - Apr 8, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott Gets Waiver

The deputy mayor needed the waiver because he doesn’t have a superintendent’s certificate, though he holds a teaching license and master’s degrees in education and social work.

2011/04/14