Author: Czarinna Andres

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Popular East Village Thai noodle bar set to open new LIC location

Aug. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A popular Thai noodle bar in the East Village is coming to Long Island City next year.  Soothr, which opened in the East Village in 2020, is aiming to open a new location at 25-20 43rd Ave. in spring 2025.  Soothr was founded by Chidensee Watthanawongwat, Kitiya Mokkarat and… Read more »

Top rooftop venues in Western Queens for dining, drinks and more

August 2, 2024 By Jessica Militello With warm nights and gorgeous summer sunsets, there is no better time to enjoy dinner or drinks at a rooftop venue. Western Queens has many rooftop spots to offer, from hidden gems to upscale dining, pool parties, rooftop classes and events. Make the most of the pleasant weather by… Read more »

LIC Partnership to host networking night to kick off Summer of Sports campaign

July 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) invites business and community leaders to kick off its Summer of Sports campaign at a special networking night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at QBK Sports, an indoor beach volleyball facility located at 41-20… Read more »

Greats of Craft brings rooftop vibes and speakeasy charm to Long Island City

July 10, 2024 By Jessica Militello Greats of Craft, which opened in Long Island City in May, has quickly become a standout destination. The venue at 10-15 43rd Ave. features a rooftop space, two versatile lounge areas perfect for daytime work or relaxation and a speakeasy called Bar Enzo, offering a private room with sweeping… Read more »

Long Island City gem M. Wells to bid farewell at year-end after 14 years

July 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres M. Wells, the cherished Long Island City restaurant known for its Michelin-starred cuisine and unique ambiance, will close its doors at the end of this year. The restaurant just made the announcement, which comes exactly 14 years after it first opened in the summer of 2010. Located in a… Read more »

Blooming legacy: The timeless charm of LIC’s iconic fLorEsta

July 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien When Juan Carlos Bermudez immigrated to the United States from Colombia 20 years ago, he had no dreams of following in his family’s footsteps and pursuing a career in floral design. And yet, Bermudez, who came to the US to work in a marketing firm, now owns and founded… Read more »

Rideshare drivers hold rally in Long Island City, protest Uber’s lockout tactics  

July 2, 2024 By Sabir Hasko Members of an advocacy group representing rideshare drivers held a rally outside Uber’s headquarters in Long Island City last week to protest the company’s practice of locking New York City drivers out of its app during low-demand periods. Wearing blue T-shirts and shouting, “No more lockouts,” the angry protesters… Read more »

Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens unveils youth mural inspired by borough’s clean energy transition

June 28, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens unveiled a vibrant, clean energy-inspired mural, designed and painted by children in their after-school program with the creative guidance of artists from the Community-Word Project, on Tuesday, June 18. The visual artists worked with children aged 6-14… Read more »

Council Member Won hosts packed town hall to shape ‘One LIC’ neighborhood plan for Long Island City

June 25, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Around 250 Long Island City residents attended a town hall hosted by Council Member Julie Won to share recommendations about the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, “One LIC”, which aims to create a vision for the neighborhood encompassing affordable housing, job growth and public space investments.  The… Read more »