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Long Island City School of Ballet Presents Adult Yoga, Mondays

By amol on September 7, 2017

LICSB sponsored by the Queens Paideia School presents adult yoga, Mondays at 9:15 to 10:05. $20/class. For more information, email: [email protected]. In Zenyasa Yoga, we have the chance to slow down; we explore the benefits of meditation and playfully examine the shapes of poses as we become aware of how we move through space. This […]

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Here’s How Queens Residents Can Recycle Their Food Scraps

By amol on September 6, 2017

The city’s Sanitation Department is planning to expand its organic waste collection program this fall to include dozens of Queens neighborhoods, including Long Island City, Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway. View Full Caption Department of Sanitation QUEENS — Residents in dozens of Queens neighborhoods — including Long Island City, Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway — will soon be able to […]

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New Citi Bike stations will be available in Astoria and Long Island City next week

By amol on September 6, 2017

Astoria residents will be able to take advantage of the city’s bike sharing program starting this month when Citi Bike officially expands to the neighborhood on Sept. 12. The Department of Transportation released the map of the new stations in August, which included changes due to residents’ feedback. The agency will also add seven additional stations to […]

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Court Square Park cleanup scheduled for Sept. 16

By amol on September 6, 2017

September 6, By Tara Law Members of a Long Island City civic group are gathering on Saturday, September 16 to clean up and beautify Court Square Park. The Court Square Civic Association, which was formed at the end of 2015 to represent residents, is hosting the event, called “It’s My Park Day.” The event will […]

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New Citi Bike stations to be available in Astoria and Long Island City next week

By amol on September 5, 2017

Astoria residents will be able to take advantage of the city’s bike sharing program starting this month when Citi Bike officially expands to the neighborhood on Sept. 12. The Department of Transportation released the map of the new stations in August, which included changes due to residents’ feedback. The agency will also add seven additional stations to […]

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2 Arrested In Synthetic Drug Bust In Long Island City, Queens

By amol on September 2, 2017

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Two people have been arrested in a designer drug raid at a luxury high-rise apartment building in Queens. Chopper 2 was over the scene as chemists in protective hazmat suits along with state police and federal drug enforcement agents raided the waterfront building on Center Boulevard in Long Island City, where apparently an […]

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Zany circus to run amok at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City on Saturday

By amol on September 2, 2017

It’s been described as a “one-ring, no animal, outrageously hilarious, political extravaganza led by a ferociously savvy bearded woman.” Circus Amok will bring its unique, zany act to Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. Attendance is free. Now in its 28th year, Circus Amok blends – or […]

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Long Island City’s 5 Pointz-replacing rentals near their full height

By amol on September 2, 2017

Construction is moving full steam ahead on the two rental towers replacing Long Island City’s former graffiti Mecca 5 Pointz. In the two months since we last checked in, the development’s second tower has sprouted and the taller of the two buildings has started to get its facade. Court Square Blog stopped by the site […]

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Long Island City to receive brown organics collection bins in October

By amol on September 2, 2017

Brown organics collection bins/DSNY September 1, by Nathaly Pesantez The Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) organics collection program will be arriving to Long Island City in October. LIC residents will be able to throw away organic waste, including food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste through a curbside program or a single drop-off site. Buildings with […]

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Luxury building packed with amenities opens in LIC

By amol on September 2, 2017

The Forge September 1, By Jason Cohen Apartments are now available in a 38-story luxury building in the Court Square section of Long Island City. The building, called ‘The Forge“, is located across the street from the SculptureCenter at 44-28 Purves Street and consists of 272 luxury apartments.  The developers, Brause Realty Inc. and the […]

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Reveal for 46-20 11th Street, Long Island City

By amol on September 1, 2017

By: Nikolai Fedak 6:30 am on September 1, 2017 YIMBY previously reported on 46-20 11th Street in Long Island City back in January, when new building applications were filed for the site with the DOB. Now, the reveal is out, thanks to The Court Square Blog, which spotted the on-site renderings yesterday. The project will […]

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Astoria ferry route will launch tomorrow

By amol on August 31, 2017

August 28, by Nathaly Pesantez The Astoria ferry route, connecting western Queens to Roosevelt Island and Manhattan, is making its debut tomorrow morning after months of planning and preparation, according to the Economic Development Corporation. The complete route, unveiled by the NYC Ferry last week, will begin operating at 6:30 a.m. from Hallet’s Cove in […]

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Homes for Sale in New York City

By amol on August 31, 2017

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2 arrested in raid of synthetic-drug operation in Long Island City – New York’s PIX11 / WPIX

By amol on August 31, 2017

Please enable Javascript to watch this video LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens — Two people were arrested Tuesday as federal agents raided a suspected synthetic-drug operation at a high-rise in Long Island City, authorities said. Brian Parker, 34, of Long Island City, and Victoria Koleski, 29, of New Jersey, face charges of conspiring to distribute, distributing […]

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New preschool opens in Long Island City to accommodate growing population

By amol on August 31, 2017

A new 180-seat preschool in Long Island City will open in time for the 2017-2018 school year. Q972, which was announced last November, is located on the first two floors of a building at 27-35 Jackson Ave. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Deputy Mayor Richard Buery toured the new facility, which used to house  U.S. a Citizenship […]

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City Council candidate insists his parents’ house in Queens is his real home amid residency questions

By amol on August 30, 2017

Assemblyman and City Council hopeful Francisco Moya is defending himself from allegations he lied about his residency — saying the house in Corona, Queens he shares with his parents is his true home. “This is my home. This is where I live. I’ve never hid from it,” Moya said Monday at the 46th Ave. house […]

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2 Arrested in Sweeping Designer Drug Bust After Overdose Death; Synthetic Lab Operated Out of Luxury Long Island …

By amol on August 30, 2017

What to Know Two people were arrested in a huge synthetic drug lab raid at a luxury NYC waterfront high-rise Tuesday Dozens of law enforcement officers swarmed the scene around the condo tower in Long Island City Prosecutors say the two arrested allegedly conspired to distribute a synthetic opioid that is several times more potent […]

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2 arrested in raid of synthetic-drug operation in Long Island City … – New York’s PIX11 / WPIX

By amol on August 30, 2017

Please enable Javascript to watch this video LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens — Two people were arrested Tuesday as federal agents raided a suspected synthetic-drug operation at a high-rise in Long Island City, authorities said. Brian Parker, 34, of Long Island City, and Victoria Koleski, 29, of New Jersey, face charges of conspiring to distribute, distributing […]

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DEA, NY State Police Swarm Luxury NYC High-Rise; Huge Raid Underway

By amol on August 29, 2017

Dozens of federal and state law enforcement officers, including members of the DEA, are conducting a huge raid at a luxury waterfront high-rise in Long Island City, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the case. Details on the investigation weren’t immediately clear, but state police and federal agents were seen at the building early […]

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Astoria ferry route will launch tomorrow | Long Island City Post

By amol on August 29, 2017

August 28, by Nathaly Pesantez The Astoria ferry route, connecting western Queens to Roosevelt Island and Manhattan, is making its debut tomorrow morning after months of planning and preparation, according to the Economic Development Corporation. The complete route, unveiled by the NYC Ferry last week, will begin operating at 6:30 a.m. from Hallet’s Cove in […]

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