Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials and environmental advocates rallied on the grounds of a nationally recognized community composting site in Long Island City on Friday to prevent the NYC Parks Department from evicting the non-profit organization that operates it. The Long Island City composting site underneath the 59th Street Bridge in Queensbridge… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Students from U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district gathered in Astoria last week to showcase their visual art submissions for the Congressional Art Competition. The inaugural showcase, held on April 19 at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens on 30th Road in Astoria, displayed several pieces by high… Read more »
Apr. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Juan Ardila, a western Queens Democrat whose time in office has been mired by two sexual assault allegations, is running for re-election despite being shunned by progressives and his electorate at large. Ardila, who won the vacant Assembly District 37 seat in 2022 that covers Ridgewood, Sunnyside… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced the launch of “Open Worlds,” a groundbreaking initiative to transform the museum into one of the largest free community hubs in western Queens. Executive Director Aziz Isham announced Tuesday that Open Worlds will provide a 15,500-square-foot space for… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The owners of a Long Island City condominium building reached a $119,000 settlement with their service workers earlier this month after failing to pay them prevailing wages, which they are required to do as part of an agreement to get a lucrative 421-a tax break. New York City Comptroller… Read more »
Apr. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens World Film Festival brought together dozens of featured filmmakers for a warm, welcoming night to kick off its 13th season. Most of the filmmakers were able to attend in person on Tuesday evening at Sac’s Place in Astoria, just next door to the Museum of Moving Image and… Read more »
Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Over 135 Long Island City residents attended a town hall hosted by Council Member Julie Won on Monday evening to share recommendations about the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, “One LIC,” which aims to attract investment to the neighborhood. The town hall, the second to take place… Read more »
Apr. 18, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards revealed plans for a new diversity tech and innovation center in Long Island City, slated to open next year. The facility is set to become a hub for 50 emerging startups, fostering innovation and promoting diversity within the technology sector. Richards has… Read more »
Apr. 17, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its 19th annual Real Estate Breakfast at the newly-opened Brewster LIC Conference Center Tuesday morning, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the neighborhood in 2024. Over 300 people attended the event, which took place at 27-01 Queens Plaza North and explored… Read more »
Apr. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres In celebration of National Volunteer Month, Chandra Darsan, a local Astoria Park resident, was inducted into the 4th Annual New York Road Runners (NYRR) Volunteer Hall of Fame, along with six others. This honor is a token of appreciation for volunteers’ pivotal role in supporting NYRR’s events, including the… Read more »