Author: emarshall

LIC nonprofit receives $25K grant from Spectrum

Aug. 28, 2024, By Ethan Marshall 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… Read more »

High-end nail studio signs lease for Malt Drive project in LIC

Aug. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new lease signing has been announced for the addition of the high-end nail salon sundays Studios in the North Tower of the Malt Drive project in Long Island City. This salon, which specializes in non-toxic nail care and self-care experiences, is expected to open on the ground floor… Read more »

Leasing launches for 28-story residential tower in LIC

Aug. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall American Lions, a joint venture between Fetner Properties and Lions Group, announced the opening of The Bold, a new 28-story residential tower at 27-01 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City, on Wednesday, July 24. The Bold will bring 164 new residences to the Court Square neighborhood, including 50 new affordable homes. Units… Read more »

Permits filed for 40-story, 216-unit development in Queens Plaza

Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 40-story apartment building in the heart of Queens Plaza in Long Island City. The proposed development, located at the intersection of 24th Street and Queens Plaza, will be 456 feet tall and yield 195,682 square feet if built. The site,… Read more »

Popular Colombian Coffee roaster sets up shop in Long Island City residential tower

July 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson A popular Colombian coffee roaster opened its doors on the ground floor of a residential tower in Long Island City earlier this month. The Durst Organization, which owns Sven — the agency’s 71-story residential tower located at 29-59 Northern Blvd. — announced the grand opening of Pueblo Querido Coffee… Read more »

Queensbridge Playground reopens after nearly three years

July 26, 2024 By Bill Parry The children at the nation’s largest public housing complex finally have their playground back. Council Member Julie Won joined Queensbridge Houses residents and their kids in Long Island City for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 25, at the playground near Vernon Boulevard that was closed off for… Read more »