Sep. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won has once again outlined that she will vote against the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan unless the comprehensive neighborhood rezoning includes specific community guarantees — including a commitment to provide deeply affordable housing, over 1,300 new school seats, a substantial increase in open space, and a…
Sep. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello The transition from summer to fall brings plenty of changes, from the start of cooler weather to fun autumn recipes and more, but for many, the seasonal shift can wreak havoc on our hair, causing ends to feel dry and roots to feel more oily than normal. Before…
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…
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. The western Queens communities were ranked in no particular order amongst neighborhoods like…
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. The proposed building would be 65 feet tall and span 22,443 square feet. The 22 residences would take up 14,957 square feet, while the…
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. The event, organized by the Blissville Civic Association, will take place from 9 a.m. until 12 noon…
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. Northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, had a…
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. The annual gala will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at American Brass, located at 2-01…
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…
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. Presented by the Tunnel…