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31st Drive Warehouse to Be Replaced by 8-Story Building

Feb. 15, 2019 Staff Report Plans are underway to tear down an Astoria warehouse just off Vernon Boulevard to make way for a new eight-story residential development, according to building filings submitted in late January. The proposed building, put forth by BlueMountain Capital, would cover more than 33,000 square feet at 11-35 31st Dr., and… Read more »

Amazon Cancels Plans to Build Long Island City Campus

Feb. 14, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez Amazon has pulled out of its plans to build a campus in Long Island City, the company said today in a bombshell announcement. The e-commerce giant released a lengthy statement on its blog earlier this morning that said the reasoning was tied to the opposition the project faced since… Read more »

Constantinides Introduces Bill to Create City Agency Dedicated to Climate Issues

Feb. 13, 2019 By Christian Murray Councilmember Costa Constantinides introduced a bill in the city council today that calls for the creation of a new department dedicated to fighting climate change and tackling environmental issues. The new agency, which would be titled the Department of Sustainability, would be structured in the same manner as the… Read more »

Police Searching for Man Who Stole Victim’s Wallet at Knife Point: NYPD

Feb. 11, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for one of two suspects who allegedly robbed a 20-year-old man at knifepoint in Long Island City in December. The two thieves approached the victim with a knife at around 12:28 p.m. on Dec. 12 in front of a 31-06 35th Ave., police say. They then removed… Read more »

9-Story Storage Facility to Go up on Northern Boulevard

Feb. 7, 2019, By Meghan Sackman A developer has filed plans to construct a nine-story, self-storage facility on Northern Boulevard. Shibber Khan’s Criterion Group filed plans Feb. 6 with the Department of Buildings to construct a storage facility at 31-08 Northern Blvd in Long Island City. The site, located near where Northern Boulevard meets 31st Street,… Read more »