February 22, By Christian Murray
Two Queens legislators have introduced a bill that would change how ‘affordability’ is determined for affordable housing developments.
State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblyman Brian Barnwell have introduced legislation that would require developers to calculate who qualifies for affordable housing based on the average median income (AMI) of the zip code where the project is built.…
February 21, By Hannah Wulkan
A local parks group will be previewing its upcoming programming at its annual meeting tomorrow night.
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is holding its annual public meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Irish Center at 10-40 Jackson Avenue to share an update on its programming,…
February 17, By Hannah Wulkan
A new opera company is about to make its debut in Queens.
The Queens Opera Theatre will mark its first-ever performance at the Flushing Town Hall with a free event on April 15 at 7:30 p.m.,…
February 20, By Christian Murray
Rockrose has begun leasing its market-rate apartments in its much-anticipated 50 story luxury building.
The building, called Hayden and located in Court Square, is comprised of 974 apartments that come with floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury amenities such as a duplex fitness center,…
Feb. 19, Staff Report
The comment section of the Sunnyside Post is likely to change following an increase in the number of mean-spirited responses in recent times.
The Sunnyside Posts comment section has rarely been moderated and that was largely because of the belief of “free speech,” as well as the share volume of them on a day-to-day basis.…
February 15, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who went missing in Long Island City over the weekend.
According to the report, 31-year-old Daniel Kim, who lives at 43-10 Crescent Street, was reported missing, and was last seen on Saturday around 7 p.m.…
February 14, By Hannah Wulkan
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer will be hosting a town hall meeting in Long Island City Wednesday as he aims to bring together activists and local groups opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The event,…
Staff Report
On February 19th, eleven year old Jasminda “Jazzy” Madrid will be leaving her hometown of Dutch Kills, Long Island City and travel to Long Beach, California to compete in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Pan Kids Championship.…
February 13, By Hannah Wulkan
Artist collective LIC Artists will open its new Valentine’s themed show tomorrow at the Plaxall Gallery, a space on loan from the Long Island City-based plastics company.
The show, titled 8 Loves, will open with a celebration tomorrow night at the temporary gallery in the Plaxall building at 5-25 46th Avenue,…
February 10, By Christian Murray
A Vernon Blvd pizzeria is calling on the community board to allow it to serve alcohol to customers who use its backyard space.
L’inizio, an old-school pizzeria located at 47-23 Vernon Boulevard, went before Community Board 2’s City Services/Public Safety Committee in Long Island City Wednesday night seeking permission for its patrons to drink wine and beer in its rear yard.…