July 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) celebrated the launch of its “Summer of Sports” initiative Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting at a new public art installation at Rafferty Triangle. The initiative, which runs from July 26 until Aug. 18, simultaneously aims to promote an active lifestyle and showcase a diverse… Read more »
Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 19, 2024 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is filled with many things to do outside right now. Whether you prefer the tranquility of an early morning by the water or the beauty of a sunset stroll, there is something for everyone. From family-friendly events to enticing dinners and… Read more »
July 18, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a sexual deviant who allegedly exposed himself to a 17-year-old victim as she rode aboard a northbound R train on the morning of Sunday, July 14. As the train was pulling into the… Read more »
Jul. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Eyewear retailer Warby Parker is set to open its second Queens location next month. The company is opening a store on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Queens Center Mall, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd., where it will offer an array of glasses and in-store eye exams. Warby Parker…
July 17, 2024 By Bill Parry A 23-year-old woman was beaten and robbed by a group of four young women inside the 21st Street-Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City during the early morning of Sunday, July 7. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for the four women… Read more »
July 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Condo prices are up in Long Island City, although sales volume has dropped, according to a new report. The median price paid for a condo in Long Island City increased in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the… Read more »
July 15, 2024 By Bill Parry A Woodhaven man was arrested and booked at the 108th Precinct in Long Island City on Thursday and charged with criminally negligent homicide and related crimes for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a city employee from Brooklyn just a block away from the precinct more than a year ago…. Read more »
July 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson MoMA PS1 is kicking off its annual summer music series “Warm Up” on Friday, July 12. The six-week-long event will feature DJ sets and live performances from 4-10 p.m. on Friday evenings in July and August. Located at 22-25 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City, the music program features… Read more »
July 11, 2024 By Bill Parry The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host a series of activities at its Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center as it participates in the 17th annual City of Water Day on Saturday, July 13. The Conservancy is partnering with the Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) and the North Brooklyn Community… Read more »
July 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) invites business and community leaders to kick off its Summer of Sports campaign at a special networking night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at QBK Sports, an indoor beach volleyball facility located at 41-20… Read more »