The Cliffs

Pol helps bust LIC rock gym owner for alleged bribery attempt
Pol helps bust LIC rock gym owner for alleged bribery attempt
Police Angy Altamirano 5/29/2013 at 12:26PM

In the midst of ongoing turmoil in city politics, one politician has helped bring a Long Island City business owner to justice for an alleged bribery attempt. According to the Department of Investigation, Mike Wolfert, owner of a rock climbing facility called The Cliffs, received a Stop Work Order for failing to obtain the correct permit [...]

Country’s largest rock gym coming to Long Island City
Country’s largest rock gym coming to Long Island City
Top Stories Alexa Altman 2/15/2013 at 8:26AM

Belay on. An enormous rock climbing gym is slated to open in Long Island City this April, featuring 30,000 square-feet of climbing walls, large enough to house 500 climbers. According to owner Mike Wolfert, The Cliffs at Long Island City will be one of the biggest rock climbing facilities in North America. “It’s going to [...]