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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 September 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.
$2 billion Innovation QNS development scrapped, developers to pursue smaller projects
Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Innovation QNS, a proposed $2 billion development that aimed to bring more than 3,000 housing units to 35th Avenue in Astoria, has been scrapped after the developers behind the proposal shelved their plans for the megaproject.
Major crimes down nearly across the board in northern Queens, robberies and burglaries drop in southern Queens
Sep. 5, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
Northern Queens experienced significant declines in several major crimes year-over-year during the 28-day period from Aug. 4-31, while southern Queens had sharp declines in robberies and burglaries over the same period of time, according to the NYPD.
NYC’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week featuring Queens eateries is here
Sep. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello
Get ready for a week of delicious deals with New York City’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week, featuring an array of participating Western Queens eateries.
Blissville residents aim to secure air purifiers as contamination concerns tied to Green Asphalt plant linger
Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Blissville residents have launched efforts to secure hundreds of specialized air purifiers for the community in response to what they describe as persistent pollution from a green asphalt plant on the Long Island City waterfront.
Secret Theatre to host weekend of fundraising events to support new state-of-the-art center in LIC
Sep. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
The Secret Theatre is hosting a range of fundraising activities this weekend to help fund an ambitious new center in Long Island City that aims to provide a “vibrant arts venue” for the local community.
Dead man found floating in Newtown Creek off Hunters Point South Park: NYPD
Sep. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry
The body of a dead man was found floating on Newtown Creek just off Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City on Thursday morning.
City Planning Commission votes in favor of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan
Sep. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
The City Planning Commission (CPC) has voted in favor of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which aims to transform a large portion of Long Island City with new zoning rules that would create nearly 14,700 housing units, including 4,300 affordable homes.
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