Queensbridge residents show love for Nas
He brought Queensbridge to the world 20 years ago. Long Island City rap icon Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones — better known as Nas — released his debut album “Illmatic” on April 19, 1994 — and scholars, artists and current residents of the Queensbridge Houses still sing its praises today. “From a neighborhood perspective, the […]
5Pointz artists to showcase artwork reflecting grief following whitewash
April 2, By Michael Florio Several 5Pointz graffiti artists are about to showcase their artwork at a local gallery that explores their devastation after they discovered that the graffiti Mecca had been whitewashed. The Jeffrey Leder Gallery, located at 21-37 45th Road, will host a show dedicated to the artists called “Whitewash.” It begins April 5 and runs through June 8 […]
SBJGroup Designing Another Glowing Tower in Long Island City
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin [Renderings via Stephen B. Jacobs Group] The Stephen B. Jacobs Group, apparently not satisfied with just one brightly lit apartment tower, have revealed the renderings for another one at 29-26 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City. The project, dubbed The QE7 (it’s close to the Q, E, and […]
SBJGroup Designing More Glowing Towers in Long Island City
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin [Renderings via Stephen B. Jacobs Group] The Stephen B. Jacobs Group, apparently not satisfied with just one brightly lit apartment tower, have revealed the renderings for another pair at 29-26 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City. The project, dubbed The QE7 (it’s close to the Q, E, and […]
Long Island high school student is accepted at all eight Ivy League schools
A Long Island high schooler has run the Ivy League table. Kwasi Enin, a 17-year-old senior at William Floyd High School in Mastic, has been accepted into each of the eight elite Ivy colleges and universities. “By applying to all eight, I figured it would better the chances of getting into one,” he said. Collectively, […]
To thy own artistic self be true
unknown Long Island City artist Kathy Ferguson titled this painting “Circle Invasion.” Photo courtesy Kathy Ferguson By Allison Plitt TimesLedger Newspapers Although Long Island City artist Kathy Ferguson has loved making art all her life, it wasn’t until her own children left for college that she was able to devote herself full time to her […]
Units In New Long Island City Building Ivy28 Hit the Market
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, by Jeremiah Budin Four units in brand new condo building Ivy28 — so named because it includes 28 residences in total — have hit the market with prices ranging from $609,000 to $521,000 . The apartments in the eight-story building are a mix of 1BRs and studios, and they all feature […]