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LIC Garden Group Vying for Grant to Expand Composting Program
Smiling Hogshead Ranch is an urban farm in Long Island City, built on a plot of unused land owned by the MTA. View Full Caption Courtesy Gil Lopez ASTORIA — A community garden in Long Island City is looking to score some funding to help its programs grow. Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a nonprofit urban farm […]
John Tesh Dishes to Donna Drake on Long Island
The music entertainer tells Drake, a Huntington Station resident, all about growing up in Garden City. When media personality Donna Drake recently interviewed John Tesh, the entertainer, TV and radio host spoke about his upbringing in Garden City, and his affection for Long Island. “I went to Garden City High School,” Tesh told Drake, who resides in […]
New condo to go up near MoMA PS1
Rendering (11-51 47th) April 7, By Christian Murray The development of Hunters Point continues, with reports that a new condo building is going up adjacent to MoMA PS1, at 11-51 47th Avenue. The property, based on its rendering, will be a 54-unit condo, according to New York YIMBY. The development will be 70,000 square feet and […]
The Long Island City Flea Returns for 2014
The LIC Flea (5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101) returned for another year on April and 5, “curated with the diversity and spirit of Queens in mind.” Photographer Bradley Hawks went went on an empty stomach and brings back these images of the new vendors, artists and designers, the delicious vegan fried chicken, […]
Young recruits join old guard on Community Board 2
Van Bramer announces new appointments Thursday April 6, By Christian Murray Community Board 2, which represents Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City, is getting an injection of young blood. Four new members were appointed to the 50-member board Thursday, following some recent departures. The board, which is known for having very little turnover, plays an […]
The Local hostel and bar and cafe
The place is dope. A freelancers delight. 44th Ave between 21st and 11th streets http://www.thelocalny.com
Hologram Arts Group Bidding Farewell to Clock Tower With Exhibit and Bash
The Center for Holographic Arts will move from the Clock Tower building in Long Island City this month, going out with a special farewell exhibit and party on April 11 before hunting for a new location. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska QUEENS PLAZA — It’s lights out for this art group’s home. The Center for […]
This New 54-Unit Condo Wants to ‘Evoke LIC’s Industrial Past’
Friday, April 4, 2014, by Jessica Dailey Just around the corner from MoMA PS1, there’s a new condo building rising at 11-51 47th Avenue in Long Island City. Developer Sam Charney of Charney Construction and Development recently chatted with New York YIMBY about the project and shared the first rendering of the 54-unit condo building. […]
Assemblywoman Markey Announces $100000 State Grant to Queens Tourism …
(Long Island, NY) Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) announced yesterday that the State of New York has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Queens Tourism Council to help it promote the borough as a destination during the upcoming year. The funds, which come from the NYS Department of Economic Development’s “I Love NY” program, will largely […]
LIC Flea & Food kicks off this Saturday
LIC Flea 2013 April 3, By Christian Murray The LIC Flea Food kicks off Saturday and will be open every Saturday and Sunday until fall. The market will be hosting more than 85 vendors and will offer food, jewelry, fashion, furniture, art and crafts, antiques, collectibles and more. The market will also feature activities including […]
Nolan Celebrates Long Island City HS Co-Location Victory
Assemblymember Catherine Nolan, chair of the state Assembly Education Committee went to Long Island City H.S. (LIC) to join in the celebration of their victory in keeping the school as a full, comprehensive high school. Nolan said, “Last year, I spoke out at a Panel for Educational Policy meeting against the Department of Education’s plan […]
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 […]
5Pointz Gallery Show to Feature Artists’ Take On Whitewashed Building
“Whitewash” Exhibit to Feature Work of 5Pointz ArtistsView Full Caption LONG ISLAND CITY — A new gallery show featuring the work of several artists from the 5Pointz graffiti collective will explore reactions to their one-time canvas being abruptly painted over last year. “Whitewash” will open April 5 at the Jeffrey Leder Gallery and is being […]
Service Disruptions Cause Commuting Headaches
7 Trains were running as normal Monday afternoon after delays throughout the morning, the MTA said. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Michael Ip FLUSHING — All subway lines were back to normal Monday afternoon after several delays throughout the morning. The 7 train was delayed Monday morning in both directions after an incident at the Court Street […]