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Participants at the 2021 LIC Waterfront 5k. Photo by Alex Lopez.

LIC Waterfront 5K returning for 11th year this June, registration now open

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Romantic spots to visit in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

Won and LIC residents protest outside Con Edison on Tuesday evening. Photo via office of Council Member Julie Won.

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Dozens join CM Won protest calling on Con Edison to honor commitment to continuous LIC waterfront

By Shane O’Brien

The 11th annual LIC Bulbfest takes place in Long Island City's waterfront parks on Saturday, Nov. 1. (Courtesy of HPPC)

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HPPC to host 11th annual ‘LIC Bulbfest’ this Saturday

By Shane O’Brien

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

Long Island City

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Astoria, LIC ranked among best NYC neighborhoods for dogs

By Jessica Militello

The annual gala will allow Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to continue its work maintaining Long Island City's two waterfront parks. (Photos courtesy of HPPC)

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Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host second annual waterfront gala

By Shane O’Brien

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A ferry rider’s guide to neighborhood gems in Astoria and Long Island City

Hunters Point Parks offer free summer programming for children under 10

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Hunters Point Parks offer free summer programming for children under 10

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OneLIC Neighborhood Plan aims to reshape Long Island City with housing, jobs and cultural preservation

By Bill Parry

Join HPPC’s I Love My Park Day cleanup this Saturday at Gantry Plaza

Gonzalez, Valdez back increased state funding for New York parks following Park Advocacy Day

LIC Waterfront 5K returns in June for 10th anniversary, registration now open

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Plans for a 16-mile Queens greenway advance as DOT wraps up public workshops

By Jessica Militello

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Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host ‘First Day Hike’ on New Year’s Day at LIC waterfront

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Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host “First Day Hike” on New Year’s Day at LIC waterfront

Long Island City

CM Won launches digital survey for One LIC neighborhood plan

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to host first annual Waterfront Gala next week

HPPC annual Bulb Fest to plant 15,000 flowers across LIC waterfront parks this November: Volunteers wanted

Long Island City

Council Member Won announces waterfront walking tour to kick off public engagement for One LIC plan

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Long Island City

CM Won announces open waterfront access plan to connect Queensbridge Park to Gantry Plaza State Park

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Corona

Queensboro Dance Festival hosts exciting lineup of events to close out July

By Athena Dawson

Long Island City

Hundreds attend Queens Irish Heritage Festival on LIC waterfront

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Shot of an old ship in New York Harbor, depicting the NYC Revolutionary Trail.

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