Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway National Grid is set to begin essential construction work in the 30th Assembly District, a move intended to bolster the reliability of gas services. This District, represented by Assembly Member Steve Raga, covers the neighborhoods of Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…
Feb. 12, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 16 luxury units in The Fifty LIC, an 11-story mixed-use building at 39-26 30th St. in Long Island City. As evidenced by its namesake, the building features 50 residences, 34 of which are market rate…. Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Jeff Yapalater JetBlue, New York City’s hometown airline, kicked off its 25th-anniversary celebrations at JFK International Airport today, marking a quarter-century since its inaugural flight took off on Feb. 11, 2000. The airline’s journey began with a bold mission to redefine air travel by offering affordable, customer-centric service. Fast forward…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Looking for a sign to take the next big step? Thinking about marriage? Well, this is it—your sign! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and getting down on one knee is a moment that will stay with you—and your partner—for a lifetime. But finding…
Feb. 11, 2025 By bparry Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Residents of the Gotham Point development in the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City are on edge after a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the South Tower on Monday afternoon. Police from the 108th Precinct rushed to Gotham Point… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Renowned music and entertainment publication Billboard has named Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium as the best amphitheater on the East Coast in a new racking of the best music venues for 2025. The 14,000-capacity stadium, which has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1923 as part…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In response to rising rates of antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses, a group of New York state legislators introduced a new package of bills on Monday aimed at protecting students from harassment and bias. The legislation, which targets colleges and universities across the state, was announced by…
Feb. 11, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won and the Department of City Planning (DCP) have announced a new survey for three publicly-owned Long Island City sites near Anable Basin to solicit community feedback about local priorities for the three locations. The three sites, which include the six-story, 672,000-square-foot… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Long before it was one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the nation, Long Island City was an industrial town along the polluted East River, where generations recall the only good smell emanated from the Gordon Baking Company producing the Silvercup brand of bread. After it was shuttered…