Apr. 29, 2024 By emarshall Apr. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of 1,412 units across six upcoming luxury buildings are expected to transform the Queens Plaza area in Long Island City by creating much-needed housing in the area. All six projects are expected to be completed as early as this year and no… Read more »
Apr. 25, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_73341" align="alignnone" width="438"] Cops are looking for these masked men, who allegedly robbed four people in just over an hour during the early morning of Apr. 16 in Jackson Heights and Long Island City. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
Apr. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry
Apr. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Upscale Upper East Side grocery store Butterfield Market is set to open a new location in Long Island City next year. The store will operate a retail space and a 9,000-square-foot commissary kitchen. Butterfield Market, which currently operates locations on Madison… Read more »
Apr. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials and environmental advocates rallied on the grounds of a nationally recognized community composting site in Long Island City on Friday to prevent the NYC Parks Department from evicting the non-profit organization that operates it. The Long Island City composting site underneath… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_73185" align="alignnone" width="700"] “Illmatic30” was created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal musical masterpiece album from rap star Nas, who grew up across the street in the Queensbridge Houses. Photo by Paul Frangipane[/caption]
Apr. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry
Apr. 19, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The owners of a Long Island City condominium building reached a $119,000 settlement with their service workers earlier this month after failing to pay them prevailing wages, which they are required to do as part of an agreement to get a lucrative 421-a tax… Read more »
Apr. 18, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards revealed plans for a new diversity tech and innovation center in Long Island City, slated to open next year. The facility is set to become a hub for 50 emerging startups, fostering innovation and promoting diversity within… Read more »
Apr. 15, 2024 By czarinnaandres Apr. 15, 2024 Sponsored Post Organizers of the LIC Waterfront 5K Run/Walk are encouraging people to sign up for this year’s event before Apr. 22 to take advantage of a $5 discount. The ninth-annual Waterfront 5K event takes place on June 1, 2024, and is organized by Hunters Point Park… Read more »
Apr. 11, 2024 By admin Apr. 11, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Trends Dispensary, the first black-owned legal adult-use cannabis dispensary in Long Island City, opened its doors for a soft opening on Apr. 4 at 27-25 44th Dr. The grand opening is planned for later this month. Founded by brothers Rodney Carter Jr., a fitness… Read more »
Apr. 10, 2024 By admin Apr. 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Around 300 people are set to attend Long Island City Partnership’s 19th annual Real Estate Breakfast next Tuesday. The event will take place at the newly opened Brewster LIC Conference Center, located at 41-27 27th St. in Long Island City, from 8-10:30… Read more »