Van Bramer, Hendrick wed Saturday

Sep. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The City Planning Commission (CPC) has voted in favor of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which aims to transform a large portion of Long Island City with new zoning rules that would create nearly 14,700 housing units, including 4,300 affordable homes.

Sep. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The commercial real estate brokerage firm RIPCO Real Estate announced it has secured a $23.15 million loan from Bridge City Funding to provide first mortgage construction financing for a new mixed-use building on the lot at 37-20 Crescent St. in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City.

Sep. 3, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a woman who allegedly weaponized her backpack to attack an older man in broad daylight inside the Queensboro Plaza subway station last month.

Sep. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello

September rings in the start of Oktoberfest from mid-September through October, featuring special brews, fun events and more fall fun. Western Queens is filled with breweries to enjoy seasonal brews, fall flavors and the start of cooler weather as Autumn approaches, making it a perfect time to meet up with friends at these local spaces.

Sep. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Solace House is having its second annual Sunset Boat Cruise to advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Sep. 2, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Real estate developer TF Cornerstone announced the opening of a new nail studio, “sundays studio,” on the ground floor of the North building of the Malt Drive residential development, located at 2-21 Malt Dr. in the Hunter’s Point South section of Long Island City.

Sep. 2, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The average cost of homes for one to three families reached $1,013,558 in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first time that price has reached $1 million dating back to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens.

Aug. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello

With beach days and summer BBQs behind us, the start of September rings in the start of magnificent Fall foliage, Halloween and more fun activities that come with the start of Autumn, including a list of Fall events in the area. From apple picking to seasonal ciders and more, there is tons to explore in the community. From Mystic Markets to scary movie meet-ups and more, here is a list of Fall events you do not want to miss.

Aug. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of western and southern Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus. 

Aug. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A new glass mosaic mural celebrating Long Island City and the residents that make up the community has been unveiled at the LIC Hotel.