Long Island City News – QNS

water's edge

FDNY battles fire in the shuttered Water’s Edge restaurant on the Long Island City waterfront on Tuesday night

By Bill Parry

national dessert day

Things to Do

Try these delicious desserts in Queens to celebrate National Dessert Day

By Jessica Militello

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Politics

Queens Community Board 5 gives update on proposed flood-relief system public hearing

By Patrick Stachniak

marlene yu museum

Things to Do

Photos: Marlene Yu Museum opens new location in Long Island City

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

wellness fest

Fitness & Wellness

44th Drive transforms into a health hub for inaugural LIC Wellness Fest

By Jessica Militello

pumpkin patch

Things to Do

Rooftop pumpkin patch in LIC offers fall fun with a view

By Jessica Militello

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Real Estate

46-unit condominium Noble LIC tops out, two units still available

By Ethan Marshall

lic food hall

Things to Do

LIC Food Hall brings a world of diverse cuisine to Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

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Long Island City

From tragedy to triumph: Queens man launches Kickstarter for dog-saving leash

By Jessica Militello

The Trunk or Treat event will take place in the Culture Lab parking lot. Photo via Google Street View.

Things to Do

The Learning Experience to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ event at Culture Lab this month

By Shane O’Brien

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Things to Do

Sway Fight Shop opens in LIC, aiming to be a hub for Queens fight community

By Jessica Militello

Parcel D is one of two city-owned sites on the LIC waterfront that has not yet been developed. Photo via NYCEDC.

News

More than 1,000 sign petition calling for LIC’s Parcel D to be converted into open space

By Shane O’Brien

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez cuts the ribbon on the first phase of the Blissville Bike Network as part of the DOT's Biketober celebrations. Photo: DOT Flickr.

Politics

DOT celebrates ‘Biketober’ by cutting ribbon on first phase of Blissville Bike Network

By Shane O’Brien

23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty

Politics

State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

national coffee day

Astoria

The ultimate guide to celebrating National Coffee Day in Queens

By Jessica Militello

suicide

News

Beyond stigma: The life-saving shift in how we talk about suicide

By Jessica Militello

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Long Island City

Soothr LIC brings 1960s Hong Kong vibes and Thai flavors to Queens

By Jessica Militello

hispanic heritage month

Things to Do

Your guide to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Long Island City

Your autumn hair care survival guide, straight from Ellee Salon in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez has proposed a number of policies to raise state revenue amid a threat of federal funding cuts.

Real Estate

Op-ed | Public growth in Long Island City must yield public good in the One LIC Plan

By State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

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Astoria

Astoria, LIC ranked among best NYC neighborhoods for dogs

By Jessica Militello

permits

Real Estate

Permits filed for mixed-use building with 22 residences in LIC

By Ethan Marshall

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Things to Do

Blitz MMA ready to revolutionize NYC fight scene with inaugural event in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

san gennaro

Things to Do

Celebrating San Gennaro in Queens: Your guide to a delicious Italian escape

By Jessica Militello

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U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) attached accusations of Democratic hypocrisy to her condemnation of Young Republicans who engaged in a racist, violent group chat which Politico exposed in a report this week.

Young Republicans’ racist, violent group chat sparks bipartisan backlash — with some GOP leaders using bothsidesism

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; A general overview of the Northwest Stadium before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders.

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