Jan. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Renderings of the purpose-built film and television studio Borden Studios in Long Island City were unveiled Monday by the New York City-based real estate firm Innovo Property Group. The studio will occupy the top floors of the Borden Complex, a mixed-use development at 23-30 Borden Ave. expected to be… Read more »
Jan. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A new food court is on its way to Long Island City’s H Mart, a beloved Korean supermarket, according to Eater. The sprawling supermarket, located at 48-18 Northern Blvd., originally opened its doors in November 2022. Just this past October, the Woodside original location, where the “largest supermarket chain… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Noguchi Museum is offering a free photography workshop program conducted entirely in Spanish starting from Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 27. This creative opportunity will take place Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop is designed for adults aged 16 and older, aiming to… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2024 By Maxwell Murray Despite swirling rumors of closure, one of western Queens’ beloved eateries is here to stay. Since its establishment on 43rd Avenue in the late 1980’s, Souk El-Shater, initially founded by brothers Ahmad and Mehdi Osman, has become a community favorite, drawing in food-enthusiasts from all over the city and… Read more »
Jan. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A $1 million-winning ticket for Wednesday’s Powerball was sold in Woodside, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was sold at the Shriji Corporation convenience store, located at 59-39 Queens Blvd. The winning numbers for the Powerball were announced at 10:59 p.m. that evening.
Jan. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Seven affordable housing units—all 2-bedroom apartments—are up for grabs in a Long Island City development with monthly rents starting at $3,835. The units, located at 37-25 32nd St., are part of a 6-story, 15-unit development. The city has recently opened a lottery for the affordable units. The affordable units… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2024 By Amanda Salazar New year, fresh start. Now is a great time to start trying out new ways to keep yourself on track and focused on your work. Whether you’re a student, have a full-time job or are somewhere in between, these nine productivity apps can help you stay organized and get… Read more »
Jan. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Plans were unveiled Thursday for an 8-story, two building development in Astoria. The development, known as Fabric Astoria, will have 99 units spread across two sites–22-54 46th St. and 22-51 45th St. The 45th Street building will consist of 64 rental units. The 46th Street building will comprise of 35… Read more »
Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of five affordable housing one-bedroom units in a five-story residential building are now available, with monthly rents starting at $2,400. Located at 21-27 30th Dr. in Astoria, the development features 14 units, with nine being market rate. A lottery is being held by the city for the… Read more »
Jan. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Astoria residents woke up the day after Christmas to find four new trees planted smack in the middle of the sidewalk. The new trees, planted along 29th Street between Broadway and 31st Avenue, came as a surprise since the city generally plants trees alongside curbs. Residents posted pictures… Read more »