LIC residents seek a break from building
Concerns about overdevelopment and the displacement of lower-income residents has some in Long Island City speaking out against plans for a $925 million mixed-use project on the waterfront. Several people turned out for Community Board 2’s first meeting of the fall last week to voice their opposition to a plan from TF Cornerstone for a […]
Crime continues to fall in the 108 Precinct
Captain Ralph Forgione September 13, By Christian Murray Crime has plummeted in the 108 Police Precinct this year, even more so than the significant decline citywide. There were no murders within the confines of the 108 Precinct–which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City–for the year through September 3, compared to three for the same […]
Workout Factory reopens in a new location on the Long Island City waterfront, introducing spin classes and more
After some exciting changes and reconfiguring of space, Workout Factory reopened in a new location at 5-25 46th Ave., just steps from the LIC waterfront. Owned by Martin Kerestes and Zhana Galijasevic, the husband and wife team behind Yoga Room LIC, Yoga Room Astoria and Pilates Works, Workout Factory opened the doors of its new […]
Long Island City’s leaders view Cornell Tech’s opening as a boon for the area
September 14, by Nathaly Pesantez The opening of Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island yesterday will not only pave the way for a new tech hub in New York City, but it will also bring change for one of the nearest neighborhoods to the site—Long Island City. With the first wave of people arriving at the […]
Crime continues to fall in the 108 Precinct | Long Island City Post
Captain Ralph Forgione September 13, By Christian Murray Crime has plummeted in the 108 Police Precinct this year, even more so than the significant decline citywide. There were no murders within the confines of the 108 Precinct–which covers Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City–for the year through September 3, compared to three for the same […]