Aug. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall More than 175 local professionals and entrepreneurs gathered for to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID) and an evening of networking with one another during Summer Networking Night on Tuesday, July 15, at the recently completed Borden Complex, located at 23-20… Read more »
July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer days are beginning to wind down, but the Astoria Pool is still open until Sept. 7 to help New Yorkers cool off and enjoy the last of the longer days and warm nights before the season gives way to Fall. The urban oasis, perched between the park and… Read more »
July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Warriors Cup will return to Long Island City on Friday, July 26, with another stacked lineup of Muay Thai fights at WC 71, just weeks after the promotion made history by hosting the first-ever Muay Thai trans women’s title bout in the United States. The event will take place… Read more »
July 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ellee Salon, a recently opened hair salon on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, has been officially added to Strands for Trans, a national database of trans-affirming barbershops and salons that foster inclusive and welcoming environments. The salon, which opened its doors to the Western Queens community on May… Read more »
July 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres NYC Parks officials and community leaders gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the long-awaited completion of an $8.5 million reconstruction of Rainey Park, a popular waterfront green space in Astoria. The upgraded park now features new playgrounds, adult fitness areas, spray showers, expanded greenways, and improved accessibility designed to serve… Read more »
July 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astorians can now tap into their creativity without breaking the bank, thanks to Queens Collaborative’s new Spare Arts Initiative, a mutual aid project designed to make art accessible to everyone. Launched at the end of last month, the initiative introduces community “art fridges” stocked with donated art supplies at… Read more »
July 9, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens man was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV while he was riding a moped in Astoria during the early morning of Monday, July 7. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision in the… Read more »
July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The FDNY battled a fire at a scrapyard along the Astoria and East Elmhurst border on the night of Monday, June 7. FDNY dispatchers received a call just after 9 p.m. of heavy fire and smoke at the Super Scrap metal recycling company located at 69-15 Astoria Boulevard North… Read more »
July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The MTA is once again warning the public of the perils of subway surfing, days after a Bronx boy was killed after falling from the top of a 7 train in Long Island City. During the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, police from the 108th Precinct and… Read more »
July 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, community members, and representatives from non-profit Elmcor broke ground on a new $51.5 million affordable housing development in Sunnyside Monday morning, which promises to deliver 55 new affordable units to the neighborhood. The development, located at 43-12 50th St., will also feature on-site community space and wraparound services… Read more »