Tag: hunters-point-parks-conservancy

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host first annual Waterfront Gala next week

Oct. 29, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host its first annual Waterfront Gala on Nov. 7, raising money for the hundreds of free programs that the conservancy hosts throughout the year in Hunters Point South Park and Gantry Plaza State Park. The gala will take… Read more »

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host annual Halloween Festival on Oct. 26

Crowds gather for the screening of Hocus Pocus during HPPC's 2023 Halloween Festival. Photo: Hunters Point Parks Conservancy.

Oct. 11, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host a Halloween Festival the weekend before the actual holiday, featuring a Halloween March and a special outdoor screening of “The Addams Family.” HPPC has teamed up with Long Island City Partnership, PS/IS 78Q PTA and a number… Read more »

Top waterfront spots and activities for summer fun in western Queens

Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 19, 2024 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is filled with many things to do outside right now. Whether you prefer the tranquility of an early morning by the water or the beauty of a sunset stroll, there is something for everyone.  From family-friendly events to enticing dinners and… Read more »

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 »

TF Cornerstone provides grant for programming at Queens Landing Boathouse in LIC

Dec. 15, 2023 By bparry Dec. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry   TF Cornerstone, the real estate development company, has provided the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy with a grant to help fund educational and environmental classes and programming at a boathouse that recently opened in Long Island City. The boathouse, called the Queens Landing Boathouse… Read more »