LIC Artists to kick off art show Tuesday
Plaxall Building, 5-25 46th Avenue November 11, By Hannah Wulkan A group of Long Island City artists will get the chance to show off their work over the course of the next month. LIC Artists, a non-profit membership group that promotes art and puts on exhibits throughout the year, is holding its Fall Member Art […]
Thousands march from Long Island City to Trump Tower as ‘Queens Responds’ to presidential election
Donald Trump may have been born in Queens, but thousands of residents of the “World’s Borough” wanted to let the president-elect know that he doesn’t represent their values. With tensions still high after one of the most divisive presidential elections in the country’s history — with incidents of hatred and violence being reported on both sides […]
Aloft opens New York Long Island City property
Starwood’s Aloft brand (now part of Marriott International following the recent merger), has opened its fourth New York City property. The 176-room Aloft Long Island City – Manhattan View is the first by the brand in New York’s Queens borough, and joins existing properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Features include free wifi, Recharge fitness centre, grab and […]
This Long Island City penthouse is the second-most expensive condo in Queens
A three-bedroom penthouse in Long Island City with “breathtaking open city views” in on the market for $4.15 million. It also happens to be the second most expensive condo in Queens. The priciest condo in the borough is also in Long Island City with a price tag of $5 million. Located at 10-40 46th Rd., […]
Long Island City parents say its time to fix the courts in this playground
A playground in Long Island City will get a $4.5 million renovation but some parents argue that a crucial part of the park should be included in the renovation plans. Bordered by Crescent and 28th streets between 36th and 37th avenues, Dutch Kills Playground is used by students from several schools including P.S. 112, I.S. 204 […]