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 ...
LIC Waterfront 5K to Take Place June 4, Registration Now Open
WEBFeb. 24, 2022 By Michael Dorgan. Ready, steady, go! The LIC Waterfront 5K run/walk is back in Long Island City this summer. The family-friendly run is returning to its traditional date of the first Saturday of June, with participants scheduled to race off at 9 a.m. on June 4. The pandemic forced organizers to host the event in September last ...
City announces plan for next development in the Hunters Point …
WEBFeb. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry. As the city grapples with its worst housing crisis in more than half a century, the Adams administration announced plans to build another 850 to 900 apartments on public land—with at least 60% of the units to be affordable—in the fast-growing Hunters Point South community on the Long Island City waterfront.. The city’s Department of Housing Preservation and ...
Leasing begins for first phase of new Malt Drive development in …
WEB6 days ago — Sept. 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.
Borden complex nears completion in Long Island City ... - LIC Post
WEBJuly 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. Construction of the Borden Complex, a 5-story industrial building at 23-30 Borden Ave. in Long Island City, is nearly completed. The 166-foot-tall, 840,000-square-foot building has topped out, and its facade is almost finished. The development is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Trader Joe’s to Open Long Island City Location June 25
WEBMay 17, 2021 By Christina Santucci. The new Trader Joe’s in Long Island City is expected to officially open its doors next month. “We are slated to open June 25,” said Monica Hubbell, one of the managers or “mates” at the LIC location, at 22-43 Jackson Ave. The store is scheduled to open daily from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Long Island City eyes community projects with $10 million state …
WEBJune 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan. With Long Island City set to receive $10 million in state funding through an economic development grant, the next step is identifying potential projects the community would like to see.. Last week, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and the Queens Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the public planning process that will last approximately two months.
Founder of LIC-Based Hour Children Leaves Leadership Role After …
WEBJan 6, 2022 — Oct. 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.
Brooklyn-Based BBQ Joint to Open at Former Studio Square …
WEBOct. 21, 2021 By Michael Dorgan. A New York City barbeque joint will open at the former Studio Square location in Astoria Sunday. Pig Beach BBQ, a Brooklyn-based brisket and ribs eatery, will occupy a sprawling 28,000 square foot space at the venue, located at 35-33 36th St.. It will be the company’s first Queens location and its second in New York City following on from its flagship eatery ...
New York City Harley-Davidson to close Long Island City store, …
WEB5 days ago — Sept. 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.