July 20, 2023 By Bill Parry The oldest Roman Catholic church in Queens was awarded a $20,000 grant from the New York Landmarks Conservancy to help fund a much-need roof replacement. St. Rafael RC Church in Long Island City was named the recipient of one of 22 Sacred Sites Grants that were recently awarded to… Read more »
July 19, 2023 By Julia Moro According to a new StreetEasy report, condos along the Queens waterfront have risen in popularity, with Long Island City being the most in-demand sales market in the borough this year. With lower prices and a convenient commute to Manhattan, the Queens waterfront proves to be a top choice for… Read more »
July 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Construction will begin on rebuilding a section of a platform at the Queensboro Plaza subway station in Queens later this month, forcing Manhattan-bound 7, N, and W trains to bypass the station for two weeks, according to the MTA. The service changes are expected to go into effect on… Read more »
July 18, 2023 By Czarinna Andres A new report has highlighted a drop in new development sales volume in Queens, contrasting with rising contract prices in the borough. The recent Q2 2023 analysis by Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing (BHSDM) Research & Advisory division indicates a 31% decrease in new development contracts signed compared to… Read more »
July 17, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The newly developed Noble LIC, a residential condominium spearheaded by the Patrick Smith Team of The Corcoran Group in collaboration with 40th Ave Dutch Kills Realty LLC, has announced it has reached a pivotal milestone in its development: the construction topping-out. The Noble LIC, located at 27-09 40th Ave.,… Read more »
July 18, 2023 By Bill Parry LaGuardia Community College has been awarded a $350,000 grant that will enable it to install an Offshore Wind Training Tower and new state-of-the-art facilities to boost electrical, plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) as well as offshore wind training programs on its Long Island City campus. The grant… Read more »
July 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The developer behind an 8-story, mixed-use building in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City has closed on an $85 million refinancing deal for the property. Slate Property Group, a Manhattan-based firm, announced on Thursday, July 13, that it had secured the new loan for Dutch House, a development… Read more »
July 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A fun-filled six-week program for kids featuring music, story time and yoga kicked off at the Long Island City waterfront last week. The free program, known as Summer Kids, also includes art classes and dancing, with hundreds of children expected to attend over the six-week period. Spaces for the… Read more »
After several high-profile shootings in and around the Woodside Houses, state Sen. Michael Gianaris announced he secured $365,000 in funding for Community Capacity Development (CCD) to fight gun violence at the NYCHA development. “Making our communities safe starts with empowering our neighbors to lead and investing in proven tools to interrupt violence and prevent disruption… Read more »
July 14, 2023 By Amanda Salazar As the summer is heating up and people are going out more, there’s no better time to find some new local restaurants to check out. Whether you’re looking for a place to go to for Taco Tuesday, an upscale eatery for date night or want to try something culturally… Read more »