Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host its tenth annual 5k race at the Long Island City waterfront this June. The annual event, which sold out with over 1,800 runners and walkers in 2024, will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June… Read more »
Feb. 7, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Radiant, one of the newest luxury condominiums to open in Long Island City, announced that more than 30% of its residences have entered contract just over three months after beginning sales. By reaching this “effective” mark, the condominium, located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North,… Read more »
Feb. 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious dinner right here in Queens? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, these restaurants and bistros offer exceptional prix-fixe menus and…
Feb. 6, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 6, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City plans to release a request for expressions of interest this spring for 44-36 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, according to Crain’s New York Business. The property was once meant to serve as Amazon’s headquarters before the company abandoned the plans in 2019… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88575" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are still looking for this suspect who allegedly attacked a woman inside a Long Island City subway station before robbing her in early December. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry
Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens’ condo market remained dynamic in 2024, with certain neighborhoods experiencing distinct market shifts in the final quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter last year, the condo markets in the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Flushing each experienced different trends from the previous year, especially… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for three units in a 5-story mixed-use building at 38-03 31st St. on the border of Long Island City and Astoria. The building has nine residences, six of which are market rate. The other three units have been set aside for… Read more »
Jan. 29, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City martial arts school has launched a break-a-thon fundraiser to aid the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Students at Champions Martial Arts Long Island City, located at 49-15 Vernon Blvd., have each received fundraising envelopes and will break a board… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31. The new bakery will be located at 4630 Center Blvd., bringing a blend of French… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87781" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The suspects violently shoved the victim as the 7 train approached the Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue subway station and forcibly removed his cell phone and cash. Photo courtesy of MTA[/caption]
Jan. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry