Fire breaks out on Jackson Avenue construction site, quickly brought under control

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 state’s housing crisis; however, to support working New Yorkers, new development should be affordable and intentionally benefit our communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 public transport.

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.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Get ready, Queens! A brand new MMA promotion, Blitz MMA, is launching on Sept. 27 for a night of explosive fights at Melrose Ballroom with a fight card that’s guaranteed to pack a punch.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The East Coast CUDDLY Rescue Rover has made its way to Queens, working with nonprofit organization New York City Second Chance Rescue (NYCSCR) to transport high-risk animals from overcrowded shelters throughout NYC to NYCSCR’s new rescue center location in Long Island City at 27-12 37th Ave.