Long Island City News – QNS

becoming a mother

Things to Do

Final call for ‘Becoming a Mother’ at Zaruma Gold Coffee in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

bar enzo

Things to Do

Bar Enzo brings authentic Italian Flair to LIC with annual Feast of the Seven Fishes

By Jessica Militello

holiday drinks

Things to Do

Must-try seasonal holiday drinks to warm up in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

laguardia community college

News

LaGuardia Community College students named 2025-26 Kaplan Leadership Scholars

By Renee DeLorenzo

greg's trees

Things to Do

Greg’s Trees brings mini-Christmas town to Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

Workers rip up 100-year-old hardwood floors at LaGuardia College's Building C. Photo Courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

News

LaGuardia Community College donating historic old hardwood floors to local businesses as part of major renovation project

By Shane O’Brien

residential

Real Estate

Permits filed for residential building with 35 units in Long Island City

By Ethan Marshall

northwest queens

Real Estate

Northwest Queens continued to experience higher median rent in November 2025: report

By Ethan Marshall

new year

Things to Do

From Gatsby glam to disco balls, ring in the new year in style in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

assault

Detectives searching for couple behind brutal assault of woman in Long Island City: NYPD

By Bill Parry

skyscraper

Real Estate

Excavation resumes on upcoming LIC skyscraper following brief stall in progress

By Ethan Marshall

orchard

Real Estate

Housing lottery launches for 248 units at the Orchard in LIC, rent starts at $2,912

By Ethan Marshall

low-cost

Things to Do

Free & low-cost events to get into the holiday spirit in Queens

By Jessica Militello

dumbo market

Real Estate

Dumbo Market opens in Jasper, new mixed-use development in LIC

By Ethan Marshall

western queens

Things to Do

Your western Queens holiday shopping guide on a budget

By Jessica Militello

holiday

Things to Do

Your guide to the best holiday dining spots in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

construction

Real Estate

Construction tops out on upcoming 23-story mixed-use building in LIC

By Ethan Marshall

friendsgiving

Things to Do

The best places in Astoria and LIC for your Friendsgiving meetup

By Jessica Militello

western queens

Things to Do

Thanksgiving in western Queens: Dine in at local favorites

By Jessica Militello

ice skating

Things to Do

Escape to a winter wonderland: Top ice skating spots in Queens and beyond

By Jessica Militello

25 Hours

Things to Do

Unwind at 25 Hours, a futuristic lounge with drinks for every hour in LIC

By Jessica Militello

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez will not seek reelection in 2026, bringing an end to a 33-year career in Congress.

Politics

Queens/‌Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velázquez announces retirement after 33 years in office

By Shane O’Brien

roosevelt

Opinion

Op-Ed | Roosevelt Island planning must include western Queens

By Richard Khuzami

community education council 24

News

Queens Community Education Council 24 meets to discuss enrollment gap, funding and status of school repairs

By Patrick Stachniak

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