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Sep. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won has once again outlined that she will vote against the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan unless the comprehensive neighborhood rezoning includes specific community guarantees — including a commitment to provide deeply affordable housing, over 1,300 new school seats, a substantial increase in open space, and a comprehensive plan to improve resiliency in the neighborhood.

Sep. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The transition from summer to fall brings plenty of changes, from the start of cooler weather to fun autumn recipes and more, but for many, the seasonal shift can wreak havoc on our hair, causing ends to feel dry and roots to feel more oily than normal. Before you give up on your hair goals and reach for a baseball cap, check out some of these fall hair tips and the latest trends for the season from veteran hair stylist and owner of Ellee Salon, Ellen Lee.

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.