Tag: long-island-city

Long Island City awarded $9.7M for revitalization through state initiative

May. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Long Island City’s steady transformation continues with a new wave of investment, as Governor Kathy Hochul announced $9.7 million in state funding for seven community-driven projects through New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The Western Queens neighborhood was selected as the Round 7…

Asian-inspired ice cream shop Soft Swerve opens in Long Island City food hall

May. 20, 2025 By jmilitello May 20, 2025 By Jessica Militello The unofficial start of summer just got a little sweeter—and cooler—with the grand opening of Soft Swerve in Long Island City. The popular New York-based, Asian-inspired ice cream brand officially opened its doors on Friday, May 16, inside the JACX&CO food hall, located…

Sales launch at Vesta, luxury LIC condo across from Murray Playground, starting at $620K

Apr. 30, 2025 By emarshall April 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sales have officially launched for Vesta, a luxury condominium development located directly across from Murray Playground at 11-36 45th Road in Long Island City, offering 115 residences ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, with prices starting at $620,000 and going up to $1.855…

Miley Cyrus spotted on Long Island City rooftop filming commercial for Maybelline New York

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus was spotted on Wednesday, April 23, atop a rooftop in Long Island City, filming a new commercial for Maybelline New York at Brooklyn Stages, located at 43rd Avenue and 9th Street. The Grammy Award-winning artist performed…

New 417-unit LIC apartment building near Queensboro Plaza launches leasing from $4K

Apr. 9, 2025 By emarshall April 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Leasing was officially launched at the 417-unit, 26-story apartment building Link Apartments QPN, located at 41-46 27th St. in Long Island City, by the real estate company Grubb Properties. The units range in size from studios to three bedrooms. Monthly rents start in…

LIC BID celebrates 20 years of transformation and growth in western Queens

Apr. 7, 2025 By emarshall April 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID) celebrates its 20th anniversary, community leaders and founding members are reflecting on the district’s transformative impact on one of New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. Established in 2005 and managed by the Long Island…

LIC and Woodside among best neighborhoods in NYC for buyers in 2025: report

Apr. 4, 2025 By emarshall April 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Long Island City and Woodside are among the top ten New York City neighborhoods with the most significant year-over-year decline in median asking prices and the largest increase in inventory during the first two months of 2025, according to a report from real…