Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New York City Harley-Davidson, a longstanding dealership in Long Island City, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to an announcement by owner Paul Veracka. The business, located at 42-11 Northern Blvd., cited current economic conditions and limited real estate… Read more »
Aug. 19, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new lease signing has been announced for the addition of the high-end nail salon sundays Studios in the North Tower of the Malt Drive project in Long Island City. This salon, which specializes in non-toxic nail care and self-care experiences, is expected to… Read more »
Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug.14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City barbershop is offering free haircuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and straight razor shaves throughout Monday, Aug. 19, as part of a training event for its master barber apprentices. Otis and Finn Barbershop, located at 11-16 44th Ave., is usually closed… Read more »
Aug. 6, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Since first opening its doors in 1978, the Amorelli Realty real estate agency, located at 36-01 30th Ave., has become a community staple in Astoria. Having won the “Best of the Boro” award for “Best Realty” each of the last eight years, Amorelli Realty… Read more »
Jul. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 10, 2024 By Jessica Militello Greats of Craft, which opened in Long Island City in May, has quickly become a standout destination. The venue at 10-15 43rd Ave. features a rooftop space, two versatile lounge areas perfect for daytime work or relaxation and a speakeasy called Bar Enzo,… Read more »
Jul. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 8, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Eyewear retailer Warby Parker is expanding its footprint in Queens with a new store opening at Court Square in Long Island City. This marks the brand’s first presence in the borough, with a second location slated to open later this year… Read more »
Jul. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien When Juan Carlos Bermudez immigrated to the United States from Colombia 20 years ago, he had no dreams of following in his family’s footsteps and pursuing a career in floral design. And yet, Bermudez, who came to the US to work in a… Read more »
Jun. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres June 20, 2024 By John J. Ciafone, Esq. A few years ago, Long Island City won a national competition to house the corporate headquarters of Amazon. Amazon promised tens of thousands of jobs, from technical employment for workers to local student graduates, deliverers, contractors, laborers, construction union jobs, Porters… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Coming off a successful inaugural season in which five Queens start-up companies each received $20,000 in seed funding, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced Tuesday that his Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC) is returning for a second straight year. The competition seeks to empower borough entrepreneurs with the…
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May. 4, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
A city program designed to assist small business owners in navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of running shop in Gotham has helped over 2,200 small businesses across the city avoid roughly $22 million in fines and violations since Mayor Eric Adams took office, amNewYork Metro has learned.