Jul. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Eyewear retailer Warby Parker is set to open its second Queens location next month. The company is opening a store on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Queens Center Mall, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd., where it will offer an array of glasses and in-store eye exams. Warby Parker…
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Woman attacked and robbed inside a Long Island City subway station, four suspects remain at large: NYPD
July 17, 2024 By Bill Parry A 23-year-old woman was beaten and robbed by a group of four young women inside the 21st Street-Queensbridge subway station in Long Island City during the early morning of Sunday, July 7. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for the four women… Read more »
Condo prices rise in LIC, although sales volume drops: report
July 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Condo prices are up in Long Island City, although sales volume has dropped, according to a new report. The median price paid for a condo in Long Island City increased in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the… Read more »
Woodhaven man arrested and charged for fatal hit-and-run in Long Island City: NYPD
July 15, 2024 By Bill Parry A Woodhaven man was arrested and booked at the 108th Precinct in Long Island City on Thursday and charged with criminally negligent homicide and related crimes for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a city employee from Brooklyn just a block away from the precinct more than a year ago…. Read more »
MoMA PS1’s ‘Warm Up’ series returns July 12 with a lineup of talented artists
July 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson MoMA PS1 is kicking off its annual summer music series “Warm Up” on Friday, July 12. The six-week-long event will feature DJ sets and live performances from 4-10 p.m. on Friday evenings in July and August. Located at 22-25 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City, the music program features… Read more »
Make a splash: Hunters Point Parks Conservancy hosting City of Water Day events this Saturday
July 11, 2024 By Bill Parry The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host a series of activities at its Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center as it participates in the 17th annual City of Water Day on Saturday, July 13. The Conservancy is partnering with the Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) and the North Brooklyn Community… Read more »
LIC Partnership to host networking night to kick off Summer of Sports campaign
July 10, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) invites business and community leaders to kick off its Summer of Sports campaign at a special networking night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at QBK Sports, an indoor beach volleyball facility located at 41-20… Read more »
Six defendants arraigned for attacking police officers in front of LIC migrant shelter last month: DA
July 10, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury has indicted six individuals on charges of attempted gang assault and related crimes for attacking police officers who were checking on the welfare of three unattended children riding bikes before dawn outside a Long Island City migrant shelter last month. The cops from the 114th… Read more »
Greats of Craft brings rooftop vibes and speakeasy charm to Long Island City
July 10, 2024 By Jessica Militello Greats of Craft, which opened in Long Island City in May, has quickly become a standout destination. The venue at 10-15 43rd Ave. features a rooftop space, two versatile lounge areas perfect for daytime work or relaxation and a speakeasy called Bar Enzo, offering a private room with sweeping… Read more »
Borden complex nears completion in Long Island City, featuring film and TV studios
July 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction of the Borden Complex, a 5-story industrial building at 23-30 Borden Ave. in Long Island City, is nearly completed. The 166-foot-tall, 840,000-square-foot building has topped out, and its facade is almost finished. The development is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Approximately 220,000 square… Read more »