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Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

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May. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Michael Gianaris has joined Manhattan Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal to introduce legislation to reform the Rent Guidelines Board, the board that determines how much landlords can hike rents each year on the city’s nearly 1 million rent stabilized apartments. Gianaris and Rosenthal are critical of the…

Woodside condo sale sets all-time neighborhood record at $1.5M

May. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A record-breaking transaction was made for a penthouse unit at Centric — a new luxury condominium development on the border of Sunnyside and Woodside — that has sold for $1,512,500, marking the highest condominium sale in either neighborhood’s history, developer New Empire…

Alterworks Studio opens expanded creative space in Long Island City

May. 26, 2025 By jmilitello May 26, 2025 By Jessica Militello After years of growth in Astoria, Alterworks Studio has officially relocated to a larger, light-filled venue in Long Island City, opening its doors to artists and community members with a grand gala on Saturday, May 3. Now located at 40-20 22nd St., the…

Ottomanelli’s by the Water to host free performing arts series in Hunters Point South Park

May. 26, 2025 By sobrien May 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new summer performing arts series is coming to the Long Island City waterfront, aiming to highlight local talent and create a family-friendly arts destination at Hunters Point South Park. Frank Ottomanelli’s by the Water, located at 52-10 Center Blvd., is launching a…

Kaufman Astoria Studios weathers industry slowdown while looking toward a creative future in Queens

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May. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry Amid a nationwide slowdown in film and television production, Kaufman Astoria Studios remains a cornerstone of Queens’ cultural and economic identity. While production has dipped across the country due to industry-wide budget cuts and last year’s dual Hollywood strikes, Kaufman Astoria President and CEO Hal Rosenbluth remains optimistic…

Former Newa Chhe rebrands as Foodmandu, bringing Nepalese-American fusion to Sunnyside

Dirk McCall de Palomá of Sunnyside Shines (center) and Foodmandhu owner Pashupati Shrestha (center, holding scissors) join community members for Foodmandhu's grand opening on Thursday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

May. 23, 2025 By sobrien May 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new restaurant offering a menu full of traditional Nepalese dishes and American classics celebrated its grand opening on Queens Boulevard on Thursday afternoon. Foodmandu celebrated its grand opening at 43-01 Queens Blvd. on Thursday, taking over from Nepalese joint Newa Chhe, which…

Newly opened Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path hailed as major step for equitable transit access

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May. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway City officials, transportation advocates and community leaders took the inaugural walk across the newly opened pedestrian path on the Queensboro Bridge’s South Outer Roadway on Sunday, May 18. The ceremonial march was led by Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Kristen…

LIC dispensary to host infused mocktail competition with local bars on June 5

May. 23, 2025 By jmilitello   May 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re more into Mary Jane than Bloody Mary, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for the neighborhood’s first-ever Infused Mocktail Battle Royale—hosted by Trends LIC dispensary and featuring some of Long Island City’s most beloved bars. Set to take place…

Black Seed Bagel opens first Queens location in Long Island City

May. 23, 2025 By jmilitello May 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s nothing quite like a fresh-baked bagel straight from the oven—and now Long Island City residents can enjoy that experience any time of day with the arrival of Black Seed Bagels, the latest addition to the neighborhood’s food scene. Located at 5-18 50th…

LaGuardia’s Terminal C prepares for first fully operational summer with expanded food offerings

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May. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As LaGuardia Airport braces for the busy summer season, its newly-completed $4 billion Terminal C is preparing to greet guests with expanded culinary offerings celebrating some of the most popular cuisines in New York City. Terminal C, designated for all Delta Airlines arrivals and departures at LaGuardia, debuted…