Tag: LIC

Exclusive: Class action lawsuit accuses LIC landlord of illegal rent overcharges

Feb. 26, 2025 By emarshall Feb. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Multiple tenants of an apartment building at 30-02 39th Ave. in Long Island City have submitted a class action lawsuit against their landlord, 30-02 Associates LLC, accusing them of illegal rent overcharges. The lawsuit was filed against the landlord of this 428-unit building,…

‘Is this really for the people?’ LIC leaders debate OneLIC plan ahead of ULURP process

The Long Island City waterfront could be transformed as part of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan.

Feb. 26, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The American Planning Association Metro New York (APA) and the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) hosted a conversation at Culture Lab LIC on the future of Long Island City as the OneLIC neighborhood plan prepares to enter the ULURP process. “The…

Chip City co-founder expands bakery empire with ‘Somedays’ opening in LIC

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31. The new bakery will be located at 4630 Center Blvd., bringing a blend of French… Read more »

Senior assaulted during convenience store robbery near 108th Precinct in LIC: NYPD

Nov. 8, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_84260" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Cops are looking for this suspect who punched out a senior working in a deli around the corner from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City who was caught stealing lighters. NYPD[/caption]
Nov. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry

Grubhub donates 400 meals to veterans at Long Island City shelter

Residents of the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence receive free meals provided by Grubhub, Photo: Institute for Community Living.

Oct. 22, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food delivery platform Grubhub has teamed up with non-profit Institute for Community Living (ICL), Council Member Julie Won and Maspeth-based pub O’Neill’s to provide 400 meals for veterans at a Long Island City shelter. The donation, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 was… Read more »

Tech-driven dental studio Tend opens in Long Island City

Exterior of the Tend LIC dental studio. Photo: Tend.

Oct. 3, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Tend, a new-era dental company seeking to reinvent a dentist’s office using technology, has opened a new location in Long Island City. Tend LIC opened its doors at 10-64 Jackson Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, becoming the 13th Tend location in New York City… Read more »

Culture Lab to host final dog adoption day of 2024 this Sunday

Dogs playing at a recent Pup-up event at Culture Lab.

Oct. 1, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 1, 2024 by Shane O’Brien  Culture Lab LIC will host its final Pup-Up dog adoption event of 2024 on Sunday afternoon, connecting pet adoption services with hundreds of potential homes and families. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, has been hosting “Pup-up” on the first… Read more »