July 25, SPONSORED STORY
Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry, which opened at 45-45 21st Street last August and specializes in children’s dentistry, is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary in Long Island City.
Dr. Natasha Larson, one of the practice’s two co-founders,…
By Nathaly Pesantez
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the start of a long anticipated ferry route connecting Astoria and Long Island City to Manhattan today.
The Astoria line will be in operation beginning Tuesday, August 29, the week before Labor Day weekend.…
By Nathaly Pesantez
A two-story building across the street from LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is set to be demolished, city records show.
The 22-feet high commercial building, located at 31-27 Thomson Avenue, was approved for a full demolition on July 25.…
July 25, By Nathaly Pesantez
Restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores are the top three shops residents in Long Island City say are most needed, according to a survey.
“What are the top three shops needed in the LIC community?” was the question posed by the Long Island City Partnership in a June online survey to 1,347 area workers and residents.…
July 25, By Jason Cohen
A new exhibit that examines the impact of the 7 train on the borough of Queens opens next week at the New York Transit Museum Grand Central Gallery Annex and Store.
The exhibit, titled 7 Train: Minutes to Midtown,…
July 24, By Christian Murray
Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to come to Long Island City this week to announce the launch of the new Astoria ferry route that is scheduled to begin service on August 29, officials have confirmed.…
By Nathaly Pesantez
The ongoing discussion about the rezoning of a large portion of Long Island City will continue next week with a public workshop hosted by City Planning.
City Planning is analyzing a 50-block section of the Queens Plaza/Court Square area,…
July 20, By Nathaly Pesantez
The city has revealed the framework of an initiative aimed at increasing arts and culture for all New Yorkers.
CreateNYC, the name of the plan, was unveiled on July 19 and focuses on retaining New York’s identity as an international beacon for the creative community.…
July 19, By Jason Cohen
A trio of high-rise luxury rental towers with more than 1,800 apartments and 120,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor amenities including a private, 1.6-acre park are opening in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City this fall.…
July 19, By Nathaly Pesantez
The Long Island City waterfront will be the site of four free Shakespeare performances next month.
The Hip to Hip Theatre Company will be performing on select evenings in Gantry Plaza State Park and Socrates Sculpture Park as part of the 11th season of its Shakespeare in the Parks program.…