Oct. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The creators behind the Queens World Film Festival are screening their own satirical film centered around the myth and assassination of Santa Claus in a pay-what-you-wish fundraiser later this month. Be My Oswald explores the sacred American myth of Santa and its reign over our minds, hearts, and the… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new luxury condominium coming to Long Island City, known as Radiant, announced the beginning of sales for units and released renderings of the property on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, Radiant consists of 19 floors, housing a total of 117 residences, which range in… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of residents at a luxury 18-story apartment building in Long Island City have raised concerns about a plethora of issues, including continuous noise complaints, broken glass in the gym and homeless people frequently accessing the building. The Bevel, which opened at 42-20 27th St. in 2019, is… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host a Halloween Festival the weekend before the actual holiday, featuring a Halloween March and a special outdoor screening of “The Addams Family.” HPPC has teamed up with Long Island City Partnership, PS/IS 78Q PTA and a number of local businesses to host… Read more »
Oct. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood to discuss various issues and showcasing LIC as one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in New York City. The LIC summit,… Read more »
Oct. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Jewish Community Center (JCC)-Chabad of Western Queens will hold several events in the coming weeks to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The holidays, which span from Oct. 2-12, begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Wednesday night. Rosh Hashanah runs… Read more »
Oct. 1, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Jewish Community Center (JCC)-Chabad of Western Queens will host a candle-lit commemoration at its Long Island City headquarters next Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel. The event will take place outside the JCC building at 10-29 48th Ave. at… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2024 By Allison Kridle Pumpkin season is here! And it’s not just for those racing to grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte at the first hint of fall. From cozy coffees to boozy beverages and delectable desserts, we’ve rounded up the best pumpkin treats in western Queens that will have you savoring every moment… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 28 units at The Amara, located at 31-90 29th St. on the border of Long Island City and Astoria. The 6-story mixed-use building has 92 total residences, with 64 being at market rate. The other 28 units have been set… Read more »
Sept. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New York City Harley-Davidson, a longstanding dealership in Long Island City, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to an announcement by owner Paul Veracka. The business, located at 42-11 Northern Blvd., cited current economic conditions and limited real estate options as key factors in the… Read more »