Author: Czarinna Andres

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MTA shows off accessibility upgrades at Queensboro Plaza in Long Island City

July 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and representatives from the office of Assembly Member and Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani toured the Queensboro Plaza subway station Tuesday to view new accessibility features installed by the MTA at the Long Island City station. The upgrades, which included installing elevators on both sides… Read more »

Man found dead on docked boat in Long Island City’s Newtown Creek: NYPD

July 7, 2025 By Dean Moses Police are investigating after a man was found dead aboard a boat on the Newtown Creek Sunday afternoon. According to police sources, officers from the 108th Precinct received a 911 call of a person unconscious near Railroad and Greenpoint Avenues in an industrial portion of Long Island City at… Read more »

Filipino bakery Arellano Pandesal rises in Queens with NYC-style twists

June 27, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Arellano Pandesal, an online Filipino bakery renowned for its distinctive pandesal—a bread roll that serves as a breakfast centerpiece—is sweetening up Western Queens with delectable pastries that blend Filipino tradition with NYC modernity. Founders Jennifer Arellano and Kian “Arellano” Ahmadian started the bakery to share the Arellano family recipe,… Read more »

Arrest made in Long Island City pepper spray attack on woman and child: NYPD

June 27, 2025 By Dean Moses Police arrested a man Thursday who allegedly pepper-sprayed a mother and her 11-month-old daughter aboard a Queens subway train last week, just one day after the NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect to the public. Edward Vargas, 34, was apprehended by the NYPD Warrant Squad on June 26,… Read more »

Culture Lab LIC held Pride Month art market for trans and non-binary creatives

June 23, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Dozens gathered at Culture Lab on Saturday, June 21, for the Trans Joy Pride Palooza, an open-air art market and celebration of transgender and non-binary creativity. The event, which ran from 2 to 10 p.m. at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, featured live music, food vendors… Read more »

Local rabbi condemns antisemitism tied to LIC development, urges unity

June 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In the wake of antisemitic rhetoric surfacing amid public discourse over the OneLIC neighborhood plan, a Long Island City religious leader is urging residents to reject hate and come together in solidarity. Rabbi Zev Wineberg of Chabad LIC issued a powerful public statement today denouncing antisemitic flyers and comments… Read more »

Nature meets Pride at Queer Birding event at LIC waterfront park

June 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres This Pride Month, the birds are out. In honor of Pride Month, the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) is hosting a unique event that combines nature, education and inclusivity in Long Island City’s beloved waterfront park. On Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., HPPC will present a… Read more »