Oct. 24, 2023 By Czarinna Andres A new boathouse that focuses on environmental sustainability and recreation will officially open in Long Island City this week. The Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center, located at 57-28 2nd St., is opening Wednesday, Oct. 25, and represents a partnership between the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) and the… Read more »
July 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A fun-filled six-week program for kids featuring music, story time and yoga kicked off at the Long Island City waterfront last week. The free program, known as Summer Kids, also includes art classes and dancing, with hundreds of children expected to attend over the six-week period. Spaces for the… Read more »
Feb. 17, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A virtual town hall will be held next week seeking community input on a proposal to build storm mitigation features along the Long Island City waterfront and at Newtown Creek. The meeting, which is being hosted by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, will… Read more »