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13 Supper Venues in for Wise Foodies Near Long Island City, Queens
So swell to see how Long Island City, Queens has changed. This place is stocked up with flavorful establishments. Knickerbockers are total foodies. The gourmands in the metropolis have migrated to New York City to make memorable menus featuring homemade baked goods. This is a smaller neighborhood within the munchies globe and admittedly, these yummy […]
Take a Photo Tour of the Hunters Point Library, Under Construction in Long Island City
Over the past few years, Long Island City has developed a proud skyline, and the Steven Holl-designed Hunters Point Library will become its latest iconic public building. The space will serve as a much-needed civic hub in this still-developing waterfront residential district. Recently, we had an opportunity to tour the site, which will soon become one of the […]
Astoria’s King of Falafel to Launch New Food Truck in LIC Soon
The menu at King of Falafel and Shawarma includes specially-spiced falafel served over basmati rice and salad. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly QUEENSBRIDGE — King of Falafel and Shawarma, a popular food vendor that’s been serving up Middle Eastern eats in Astoria for more than a decade, is expanding to Long Island City in the […]
NYPD releases suspect sketch following attack on Muslim MTA Worker
December 7, Staff Report Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked a Muslim MTA worker at Grand Central Station after abusing her on a Manhattan-bound 7 train Monday. The victim, who was wearing her MTA uniform and hijab, was allegedly approached by a man on the 7-train at around 6.25 am who called […]
Seven charged with drug trafficking in Queensbridge Houses that led to mother’s death
Seven people were charged for trafficking large amounts of crack cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone in the country’s largest housing development, according to United States Attorney Robert L. Capers. One of the sales also resulted in the death of mother in West Virginia. The investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps of two phones for nine months, found that […]
Long Island City artists take over an old print shop to showcase their work
An old print shop in Long Island City has been turned into a makeshift art gallery showcasing works from local artists. Located at 5-25 46th Ave., building owners Plaxall have allowed Long Island City Artists (LICA), an arts nonprofit, to hold their fall member show, which opened on Nov. 22. Curator Edjo Wheeler said there are 41 artists with […]
Nine-Story Residential Building at 42-50 27th Street Awaits a Facade in Long Island City
The nine-story project at 42-50 27th Street is well on its way to joining Court Square’s impressive roster of new residential properties, which are transforming Long Island City beyond recognition. At the moment, the concrete frame is complete, metal stud framing is installed along the lot walls, and scaffolds wrap the structure in preparation for […]
Long Island City’s rapid, uneven development – Story | WNYW
A boom in the construction of apartment buildings over the past decade in Long Island City, Queens, leaves many to wonder if the neighborhood’s infrastructure can keep up with the growing population. NEW YORK (FOX 5 NEWS) – A boom in the construction of apartment buildings over the past decade in Long Island City, Queens, […]
Vintage subway trains will roll through Long Island City to celebrate …
The MTA is celebrating the holidays by allowing riders to take trips on vintage trains that were in service from the 1930s to 1970s. Every Sunday from Dec. 4 through Dec. 18, this “city car” will take riders between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City for the price of a standard one-way MetroCard . The first trains ran […]
Visiting Long Island City’s The Jackson with Developer Sam Charney and Architect Chris Fogarty
In April 2014 we interviewed developer Sam Charney of Charney Construction and Development. Among other things, he spoke about Long Island City’s 11-51 47th Avenue, now known as the Jackson. Since then, we have followed the building’s progress, starting when the site was cleared at the end of 2015 up until its recent topping-out. Today we revisit the […]
$4 million Long Island City penthouse features private pool, outdoor fireplace
A duplex penthouse at the top of the marketplace is currently for sale in Long Island City for just over $4 million. The Queens condo offers three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms in 2,415 square feet. There is also 1,000 square feet of outdoor space throughout the home’s four terraces. Located inside a boutique condo built in […]
Cocktails and shopping to come together at holiday market
The Factory November 28, Staff Report ’Tis the season to cozy up and sample various boozy holiday beverages. If you are looking to do your holiday shopping with a buzz, look no further than the Spiked Mug Fest on December 17 and 18, offering visitors unlimited tasting of warm cocktails and winter beers alongside a […]
Vintage subway trains will roll through Long Island City to celebrate the holidays
The MTA is celebrating the holidays by allowing riders to take trips on vintage trains that were in service from the 1930s to 1970s. Every Sunday from Dec. 4 through Dec. 18, this “city car” will take riders between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City. The first trains ran this past Sunday, Nov. 28. The eight-train subway […]
Small Business Saturday Boosts Local Companies
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Small Business Saturday celebrated local companies and the personal services they provide. “Coming into a small business, you don’t get like in a big company where you’re just one of the many,” Rothmans manager Lacy McAngus said. While Thursday was for turkey and Friday was for door-busters, Saturday was all about shopping locally, CBS2’s Ali […]
Meridian Capital Arranges $13M Construction Loan for New Marriott Towne Suites in Long Island City
Upon completion, the Marriott Towne Suites will bring 133 extended-stay guest rooms to Long Island City. NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged $13 million in ground-up construction financing for the development of the Marriott Towne Suites hotel located at 38-42 11th St. in Long Island City. The two-year construction loan, provided by […]
Vintage subway rides to leave from LIC every Sunday | Long Island …
November 23, Staff Report Residents will be able to catch a nostalgia train from Queens Plaza every Sunday before Christmas. The trains are comprised of old subway cars that ran between the 1930s and early 1970s. The nostalgia trains will run along the Sixth Avenue M-line on Sundays (November 27th, December 4th, 11, 18) between […]
Apply for 195 affordable units in Long Island City’s glitzy new rental tower The Hayden, from $913/month
There are many famous traditions synonymous with New York City, and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is at the top of that list. The first parade marched down Broadway in the winter of 1924, and in the years since, it’s grown into an event with more than 3.5 million spectators. The parade is also televised on both NBC and […]
LIC Artists to kick off art show Tuesday
Plaxall Building, 5-25 46th Avenue November 11, By Hannah Wulkan A group of Long Island City artists will get the chance to show off their work over the course of the next month. LIC Artists, a non-profit membership group that promotes art and puts on exhibits throughout the year, is holding its Fall Member Art […]
Thousands march from Long Island City to Trump Tower as ‘Queens Responds’ to presidential election
Donald Trump may have been born in Queens, but thousands of residents of the “World’s Borough” wanted to let the president-elect know that he doesn’t represent their values. With tensions still high after one of the most divisive presidential elections in the country’s history — with incidents of hatred and violence being reported on both sides […]
Aloft opens New York Long Island City property
Starwood’s Aloft brand (now part of Marriott International following the recent merger), has opened its fourth New York City property. The 176-room Aloft Long Island City – Manhattan View is the first by the brand in New York’s Queens borough, and joins existing properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Features include free wifi, Recharge fitness centre, grab and […]