Nov. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Real estate firm PropertyShark ranked New York City as the city with the largest concentration of expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. by closed home sales. In PropertyShark’s report, the ZIP code for Hunters Point in Queens,11109, was cited as one of the eight New York City locations to… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The annual ‘LIC Bulbfest,’ hosted by the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC), will be taking place on the Long Island City waterfront for its ninth year on Saturday. The event is scheduled for Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter’s Point… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry One of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the nation now features the largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in Queens. Revel, the Brooklyn-based EV infrastructure and rideshare provider, opened the LIC Superhub on Nov. 1 in the accessory garage of the JACX, Tishman Speyer’s 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall According to a study conducted by the nationwide apartment search website RentCafe, the Queens ZIP Code of 11101, which covers Long Island City, ranks third in new apartments completed from 2018-22. RentCafe hypothesizes that a big contributing factor to the high demand among renters is due to Long Island… Read more »
Oct. 19, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is poised to wrap up its 2023 season with a Halloween-themed finale set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 28. Now in its eighth year, the annual tradition promises an evening replete with costume contests and big-ticket prizes, ensuring that families and friends of all… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2023 By Czarinna Andres In a significant move to enhance educational opportunities for the students of P.S./I.S. 78Q, Council Member Julie Won, in collaboration with the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, Principal Louis Pavone and the school’s dedicated staff and students, announced a groundbreaking $300,000 funding initiative on Friday, Oct.13. This… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won, joined by an array of prominent city officials, labor unions and community partners, has unveiled plans to launch two comprehensive community planning processes set to transform the landscape of District 26, which covers Long Island City, Sunnyside and portions of Astoria and Woodside. Council Member… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City will be hosting a Halloween Harvest Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. As part of the holiday celebration, attendees are encouraged to dress up and bring along their pet dogs to take part in the dog costume contest,… Read more »
Oct. 12, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Apex Technical School opened its new facility in Long Island City on Sept. 14, intending to expand and offer its high-level education in construction trades to more. The new facility is centrally located at 11-05 44th Dr., providing better accessibility to public transportation for commuting students. The school will… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2023 By Laura Rothrock In recent years, Long Island City (LIC) has been flooded with interest, investment and opportunity. Iconic signs for Pepsi-Cola and Swingline Bakery harken back to a legacy of industry, which laid the foundation for the Long Island City of today: a rapidly-growing center of arts, culture and commerce easily… Read more »