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Op-ed | Public growth in Long Island City must yield public good in the One LIC Plan
Sep. 16, 2025 By State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
Long Island City is where I live—it’s my home. That’s why for the past few years, I’ve taken part in public meetings, provided testimony and joined community conversations around the OneLIC rezoning. From the beginning, I’ve insisted that building housing is necessary amid our city and state’s housing crisis; however, to support working New Yorkers, new development should be affordable and intentionally benefit our communities.
Astoria, LIC ranked among best NYC neighborhoods for dogs
Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello
Here’s some news that’s bound to get tails wagging — according to a study by StreetEasy data, Astoria and Long Island City have been ranked among the top 10 best NYC neighborhoods for dog owners.
Permits filed for mixed-use building with 22 residences in LIC
Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story mixed-use building with 22 housing units at 40-10 Crescent St. in Long Island City.
Blissville residents to host tree planting on Review Avenue as part of Climate Week
Sep. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Blissville residents will kick off Climate Week by planting 35 trees along Review Avenue next Tuesday as part of efforts to beautify the local area and reduce pollution in the neighborhood.
Median rent and inventory of northwest Queens rentals continues trending up year-over-year in August 2025: report
Sep. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
Northwest Queens rental units continued to experience year-over-year increases in median rent and inventory in August 2025, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. However, at the same time, new leases maintained a downward trend.
Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host second annual waterfront gala
Sep. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host its second annual waterfront gala next week, honoring Council Member Julie Won along with local running groups Run LIC and Woodside-Sunnyside Runners.
Kristen Gonzalez calls on MTA to halt removal of Queensbridge bus stops as part of Queens Bus Redesign
Sep. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has penned a letter to MTA leadership calling on the agency to postpone the removal of two bus stops in Queensbridge Houses as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign, arguing that the removal will make it more difficult for local residents to access public transport.
Mets release documentary on role organization played in relief efforts in days following 9/11
Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks.
Blitz MMA ready to revolutionize NYC fight scene with inaugural event in Long Island City
Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello
Get ready, Queens! A brand new MMA promotion, Blitz MMA, is launching on Sept. 27 for a night of explosive fights at Melrose Ballroom with a fight card that’s guaranteed to pack a punch.
East Coast CUDDLY rover arrives in Long Island City to support overcrowded pet shelters
Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello
The East Coast CUDDLY Rescue Rover has made its way to Queens, working with nonprofit organization New York City Second Chance Rescue (NYCSCR) to transport high-risk animals from overcrowded shelters throughout NYC to NYCSCR’s new rescue center location in Long Island City at 27-12 37th Ave.
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