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 winner of the competitive DRI program, which awards $10 million to downtowns with strong potential for economic development and placemaking. The announcement is part of a broader package that includes six additional projects in Hudson Square in Manhattan.