Feb. 1, 2024 By admin Feb. 1, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) launched its annual Lunar New Year business festival Wednesday at the newly-opened Red Sorghum restaurant on Jackson Avenue. The event marks the beginning of a month-long LIC Lunar New Year celebration honoring the area’s rapidly growing Asian population and saluting the Year of the Dragon. More than 80 local businesses will take part in the festival, which will take place throughout the month of February. Council Member Julie Won, NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin Kim, Chinese Cultural Center Executive Director Ying Yen,… Read more »
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Restaurant on LIC-Sunnyside border offers fusion of Mexican and Japanese food with a great view of the city
Jan. 30, 2024 By Jessica Militello Nestled on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City, Lighthouse Rooftop has taken the area by storm since it opened late last year. Offering a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline and a swanky, upscale atmosphere, it’s become a hot spot. From bottomless brunch extravaganzas to captivating live… Read more »
Long Island City about to kick off month-long Lunar New Year festivities, reflects growing Asian population
Jan. 26, 2024 By admin Jan. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is about to kick off its month-long Lunar New Year celebrations, marking the third year of this festive tradition. As Long Island City is recognized for its rapidly growing Asian community, LICP is dedicated to showcasing the area’s… Read more »
Bank of America awards grant to Long Island City-based ACE for community clean-up and workforce development
Jan. 24, 2024 By admin Jan. 24, 2023 By Bill Parry On any given day, in all corners of Queens, residents see crew members from ACE, the Long Island City-based nonprofit, hard at work keeping communities clean. Bank of America sees them as well and on Monday presented the Association of Community Employment Programs (ACE)… Read more »
Renderings unveiled for upcoming film and television studio in LIC
Jan. 23, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Renderings of the purpose-built film and television studio Borden Studios in Long Island City were unveiled Monday by the New York City-based real estate firm Innovo Property Group. The studio will occupy the top floors of the Borden Complex, a mixed-use development at 23-30 Borden Ave. expected to be completed in Spring 2024. The development is located about three blocks east of the Pulaski Bridge and is adjacent to the Newtown Creek. Borden Studios will feature over 220,000 square feet of production space and abundant parking. The space will… Read more »
Long Island City’s H Mart to introduce a new food court this spring
Jan. 19, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A new food court is on its way to Long Island City’s H Mart, a beloved Korean supermarket, according to Eater. The sprawling supermarket, located at 48-18 Northern Blvd., originally opened its doors in November 2022. Just this past October, the Woodside original location, where the “largest supermarket chain in America” was founded in 1982, reopened following extensive renovations. H Mart has eight locations in Queens, with five concentrated in Flushing. But only the Bayside location on Francis Lewis Blvd. and one in Flushing on Union St. currently have… Read more »
Moped rider targeting young women, including 11-year-old girl, in Sunnyside chain snatchings: NYPD
Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are on the lookout for a moped-riding chain snatcher who has been targeting young women in broad daylight since late December. The first incident took place on the morning of Friday, Dec. 8, when a 15-year-old girl was in the… Read more »
Iconic Sunnyside eatery, Souk El-Shater, dispels closure rumors: New owner, same authentic flavors
Jan. 15, 2024 By Maxwell Murray Despite swirling rumors of closure, one of western Queens’ beloved eateries is here to stay. Since its establishment on 43rd Avenue in the late 1980’s, Souk El-Shater, initially founded by brothers Ahmad and Mehdi Osman, has become a community favorite, drawing in food-enthusiasts from all over the city and… Read more »
NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
Five Ways to Thrive in the New Year: Embracing 2024 in Western Queens
Dec. 31, 2023 By admin Dec. 31, 2023 By Maxwell Murray 2024 is here – and whether you’re a resident of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside or anywhere in Western Queens, the new year marks a moment to reflect, reset and embrace new possibilities. Here are five local tips to help you thrive in the… Read more »