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WEBOct. 2, 2024 By Tom Grech, Councilmember Sandra Ung and Assemblymember Sam Berger. Businesses are feeling the impact. From Astoria to Flushing, sidewalks and streets that once allowed shoppers to stroll safely have become obstacle courses where two-wheelers zip past at alarming speeds, weaving between pedestrians and cars with little regard for the rules of the road.
LIC nonprofit receives $25K grant from Spectrum
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The Long Island City-based nonprofit Public Housing Community Fund was awarded a $25,000 grant from Spectrum during Queensbridge Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Spectrum Digital Education grant will go towards the nonprofit's New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Youth Tech Corps: Intergenerational Connections program, which aims to bridge the digital divide by offering solutions to ...
Housing lottery opens for 41 units in 27-story LIC ... - LIC Post
WEBSept. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. New York City has launched a housing lottery for 41 units in a 27-story residential tower at 27-01 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City.. Referred to as “The Bold,” the building has 164 total residences, with 123 being market rate.Of the 41 remaining units set aside, seven are for those earning 70% of the area median income, seven for those earning 90% of the ...
Leasing begins for first phase of new Malt Drive development in …
WEBSept. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. The real estate developer TF Cornerstone announced the launch of leasing for the South building of the new Malt Drive development in the Hunter’s Point South section of Long Island City on Monday, Sept. 23.. Located at 2-20 Malt Dr., the South building is the smaller of the two-building, three-tower development.
New York City Harley-Davidson to close Long Island City store, …
WEBSept. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres. New York City Harley-Davidson, a longstanding dealership in Long Island City, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to an announcement by owner Paul Veracka.. The business, located at 42-11 Northern Blvd., cited current economic conditions and limited real estate options as key factors in the difficult decision.
Long Island City’s H Mart to introduce a new food court this spring
WEBJan. 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.
Lithium-ion battery caused barge blaze on Newtown Creek in …
WEBAug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry. The massive barge blaze that raged for hours on Newtown Creek in the Blissville section of Long Island City Tuesday night was sparked by an exploding lithium-ion battery that was among the scrap metal onboard the vessel, new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker confirmed Thursday.. During a press briefing with his chiefs at the FDNY headquarters at MetroTech Center in ...
Culture Lab in Long Island City prepares for jam-packed weekend …
WEB4 days ago · Oct. 2, 2024 by Shane O’Brien. Culture Lab LIC is preparing for a bumper weekend of events, including the venue’s first-ever Halal Festival and the launch of a new horror-themed play.. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave., will host its first annual NYC Halal Festival from 12 noon until 8 p.m.. on Saturday, Oct. 5, featuring 25 food vendors serving only Halal food.
Council Member Won announces waterfront walking tour to kick …
WEB3 days ago · Council Member Julie Won has announced a new season of public engagement for the One LIC neighborhood plan, starting with a waterfront walking tour on Sunday, Oct. 20. Won and Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick announced Monday that the waterfront tour will begin at noon ...
Jewish Community Center in LIC prepares for High Holiday …
WEB4 days ago · Oct. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien. The Jewish Community Center (JCC)-Chabad of Western Queens will hold several events in the coming weeks to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.. The holidays, which span from Oct. 2-12, begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Wednesday night.