Feb. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry Pursuit, the Long Island City-based social impact organization that builds pathways to lucrative and long-term tech careers for hundreds of adults, is observing Black History Month throughout February by highlighting and celebrating the journeys of its Black fellows, alumni, volunteers and staff through scheduled programming and across social media….
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![[caption id="attachment_34549" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] Feb. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new family-operated deli/grocery store has opened on a busy street in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday at 25-12 Queens Plaza S. The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop. It has replaced Yoyoso, a global discount store chain that closed last year. Green Valley is owned by brotehrd . who also owns a deli called Plaza Express Deli, which is located on the next block on the corner of Queens Plaza South and Crescent Street. The store has no affiliation with the Green Valley supermarket on Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. It will offer a range of quick hot food items, cold sandwiches, salads, smoothies and typical grocery items such as XXX. The store has undergone a complete overhaul with a fresh and bright new look. The floors have been replaced, while new shelves, light fixtures, refrigerators and check-out counters have been installed. A new sign has gone up outside along with green and yellow colored balloons. A new deli area has been built on the right side of the store that offers hot food items, cold sandwiches and salads. Green Valley sells a host of grocery items including dry food options, canned goods, frozen foods, snacks, as well as personal care items. There are no seats inside. Opening hours are from [caption id="attachment_34565" align="aligncenter" width="874"] The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34551" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34564" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34563" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34562" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34560" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34558" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34556" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34555" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34553" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34552" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)](https://queenspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Green-Valley-in-Queens-Plaza-Photo-by-Michael-Dorgan.jpg?w=680)
Feb. 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family that has operated grocery stores in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City for more than 30 years has opened a new location near the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday, Feb. 6, at 25-12 Queens Plaza South and offers… Read more »
Feb. 8, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An art exhibition that aims to draw attention to women’s civil rights issues in Iran and recent protests there will kick off at the Culture Lab LIC Thursday. The event, called “Anonymously Iran,” will have its opening night on Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and PSA 9 are continuing their search for a gunman who allegedly opened fire at the Ravenswood Houses in Long Island City last month. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 18, when officers responded to a 911… Read more »
Jan. 30, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Gotham Organization has announced that it has started leasing market-rate units in the largest of its two residential towers that have recently gone up on the Long Island City waterfront. The building, a 56-story complex known as the North Tower, forms part of the Gotham Point development and… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family fun day will take place in Long Island City Saturday where parents will also get a chance to learn about upcoming children’s summer camps. The free event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. inside the Plaxall Gallery, located at 5-46 46th Ave., and a host… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship program that was set up to honor the life of a boy with Autism who tragically drowned nearly a decade ago. The annual scholarship was established in 2016 and is named after Avonte Oquendo, who disappeared after he wandered away from… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The Long Island City Partnership (LIC Partnership) hosted an Asian-inspired event on Jackson Avenue Friday to launch its Lunar New Year business festival. The event was organized to announce that more than 50 local businesses are hosting a series of promotions and activities through Feb. 19 as a means… Read more »
About 50 people had the opportunity to practice their basketball skills with former NBA star John Starks at the New York Knicks’ “Saturday Night Lights” clinic at the Long Island City YMCA on Jan. 21, 2023. The two-hour event was the second of a series of five free basketball clinics presented by Nike and hosted… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2022 By Bill Parry A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision on Borden Avenue in Long Island City Wednesday night, according to authorities. The man, in his 60s, was struck by the driver of a U-Haul truck near the intersection of Borden Avenue and 21st Street at around 9:30 p.m. on… Read more »