Oct. 31, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 173 units at the two-tower complex at 2-20 Malt Dr. in Hunters Point. This 34-story high-rise yields 575 residences, 402 of which are market-rate. The other 173 units have been set aside for those earning… Read more »
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Make a splash: Hunters Point Parks Conservancy hosting City of Water Day events this Saturday
Jul. 11, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_77121" align="alignnone" width="680"] The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is hosting several City of Water Day events at its Queens Landing Boathouse at Gotham Point on Saturday. Photo courtesy of HPPC[/caption]
July 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
New Hunter’s Point South city street bringing residential development and waterfront park expansion to community
May. 14, 2024 By emarshall May 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new city street in Long Island City, Malt Drive, is bringing extra residential units and community space to the community. Construction is nearing completion on a 1.43 million-square-foot luxury residential development at 2-20 and 2-21 Malt Dr. Additionally, Hunter’s Point South Park, located… Read more »
Queens Borough President endorses Johanna Carmona for the 37th Assembly District race
May 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has endorsed Johanna Carmona for the New York State Assembly, significantly boosting her campaign in the competitive race for the 37th Assembly District encompassing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Blissville, Hunters Point, Middle Village and Ridgewood. Richards’ endorsement is a key development in… Read more »
City announces plan for next development in the Hunters Point South community on the Long Island City waterfront
Feb. 20, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_71903" align="alignnone" width="874"] Parcel E of the Hunters Point South community is on public land between the East River and the rapidly rising Malt Drive development along 2nd Street in Long Island City. Photo by Bill Parry[/caption]
Feb. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry
Here are some local volunteer opportunities to give back to the western Queens community this Thanksgiving season
Nov. 16, 2023 By Amanda Salazar With Thanksgiving coming up, now is a good time to think about ways to give back to your community. Western Queens has a variety of volunteer roles available, from supporting the local parks to helping to fight food insecurity. As it gets closer to the holiday, special Thanksgiving volunteer… Read more »