Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug 21, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC is set to host its penultimate dog adoption event of the 2024 season at the beginning of September, connecting local pet adoption services with potential new owners. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, has been hosting… Read more »
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Finback Brewery in LIC introduces new Asian-inspired food menu
Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 21, 2024 by Shane O’Brien The recently opened Finback Brewery in Long Island City has introduced a new food menu featuring unique Asian pub snacks inspired by the culinary traditions of co-owner Basil Lee’s mother. Located at 29-37 41st Ave. on the ground floor of the “Sven” rental tower,… Read more »
New Indian restaurant offering traditional Kolkata recipes opens in LIC
Aug. 20, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An Indian restaurant combining a blend of Kolkata’s regional specialties with classic Indian dishes has opened its doors near the Long Island City waterfront. Oh! Calcutta opened its doors at 10-57 Jackson Ave. at the end of July and will hold an official grand… Read more »
LaGuardia Community College announces new major, academic department and expanded course offerings
Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres LaGuardia Community College is poised to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester with a range of new academic offerings, including the introduction of a new major, the establishment of a dedicated academic department and the addition of several innovative courses to its… Read more »
MoMA PS1 to open ‘Pass Carry Hold’ exhibition featuring Studio Museum in Harlem next month
Aug. 19, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new exhibition is set to open at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City on Sep. 26 featuring the Studio Museum in Harlem, called “Pass Carry Hold: Studio Museum Artists in Residence.” Pass Carry Hold features the work of this year’s artists in residence:… Read more »
High-end nail studio signs lease for Malt Drive project in LIC
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 »
LIC barbershop offering free haircuts all day Aug. 19
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 »
Man dies in tragic incident at Gotham Point complex in Long Island City: NYPD
Aug. 13, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_62571" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Gotham Point, photo taken in Jan. 2023 (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption]
Aug. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry
Elected officials, community members call for more affordable housing in One LIC neighborhood plan
Aug. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A combination of elected officials and local residents called for increases to affordable housing, public spaces, and environmental measures in the One LIC neighborhood plan at the Department of City Planning’s virtual public scoping meeting on Monday afternoon. Monday’s meeting, which took place… Read more »
H Mart expands Long Island City food court with new Korean vendors
Aug. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Lauren Berardi H Mart, the popular Korean supermarket located at 48-18 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, has announced the expansion of its food court with the addition of five new vendors. The second phase of the grand opening will take… Read more »