Aug. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new glass mosaic mural celebrating Long Island City and the residents that make up the community has been unveiled at the LIC Hotel. “A Moment of Belonging,” by Colombian-born artist Santiago Rodriguez, measures 13 by 5 feet and stands as the largest outdoor glass mosaic mural in…
Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Chinese fusion restaurant combing the spices of Hunan with the Spanish concept of tapas has opened its doors in Long Island City. Hunan Tapas, located at 41-07 Crescent St., offers traditional Hunan dishes on small plates to share, much like at a Spanish tapas restaurant. The…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sales have launched for the Openaire, a new 13-story condominium with 143 units at 26-15 4th St. in Astoria, bordering Long Island City. The units there range in size from studios to two-bedroom units. The starting prices are $499,000 for the studios, $582,000 for the one-bedroom units and $803,000… Read more »
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 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has wrapped up for a 26-story building with 417 housing units at 25-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. The 311-foot-tall building’s 417 residences range in size from studios to two-bedroom units. A housing lottery was launched for 126 of the units earlier this year for those… Read more »
July 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Just nine months after sales launched for the luxury condominium Radiant at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, the building has officially topped out, just as nearly 40% of the 117 units have entered contract. Located in Queens Plaza and across from the Queensboro Bridge, Radiant spans… Read more »
July 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Wells Fargo celebrated the grand opening of its newest Queens branch at 25-40 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City on Wednesday, July 16. This marks the second Wells Fargo opening in Queens over the last eight months, with a branch at 248-40 Northern Blvd. in Little Neck having opened… Read more »
July 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Experience the waterfront view at Socrates Sculpture Park like never before with the return of free community kayaking at Hallet’s Cove. Located at 31-10 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, the first-come, first-served experience provides an incredible opportunity to get out on the water, enjoy a fun experience and… Read more »
July 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Craft Brigade (QCB) is getting ready to blow out the candles to celebrate their eight-year anniversary this Saturday, July 19, at Katch Astoria. The special event, located at 31-19 Newtown Ave., marks nearly a decade of giving local makers a platform to sell their work and connect with… Read more »