Ready to work: Economic migrants at new Long Island City ... - LIC …
WEBSept. 12, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Hundreds of economic migrant men have started moving into a new mega shelter in Long Island City and some of them say they have nothing to do all day but wait for work permits to be approved, while some residents have raised safety concerns about the facility opening. Around 330 migrant men are now housed at the new shelter at 47-11 Austell Pl. — a former ...
LIC nonprofit receives $25K grant from Spectrum
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The Long Island City-based nonprofit Public Housing Community Fund was awarded a $25,000 grant from Spectrum during Queensbridge Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Spectrum Digital Education grant will go towards the nonprofit's New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Youth Tech Corps: Intergenerational Connections program, which aims to bridge the digital divide by offering solutions to ...
Leasing begins for first phase of new Malt Drive development in …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The real estate developer TF Cornerstone announced the launch of leasing for the South building of the new Malt Drive development in the Hunter's Point South section of Long Island City on Monday, Sept. 23.
New York City Harley-Davidson to close Long Island City store, …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · 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 difficult decision.
NYC’s inaugural Korea Fest comes to Culture Lab in LIC this Sunday
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Culture Lab LIC will host New York's first-ever Korea Fest this Sunday, bringing more than 20 food vendors to the performing arts venue.
New Locally Owned Café Set to Open at Prominent Vernon …
WEBOct 2, 2020 · The Long Island City-based owners of a family-run chain of cafés are set to open a new establishment on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 50th Avenue, where the Dorian Café was located. Dan and Odehel Magor, a husband-and-wife duo who own Black Star Bakery and Café at 2-10 50th Ave., plan to open their fifth …
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company opens brewery, taproom in LIC
WEBOct 12, 2017 · The Fifth Hammer Brewing Company has opened up its facilities and taproom to the public, a little over a year since the owners moved into a former industrial space in Long Island City. The brewery and taproom, located at 10-28 46th Ave., opened on Oct. 6 in a “grand opening weekend”, according to the brewery’s Facebook page.
Long Island City Astoria Lions Club marks 10 years of Thanksgiving …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The Long Island City Astoria Lions Club proudly marks the 10th anniversary of its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, which has collected an impressive 6,000 pounds of food and critical items each year. Last year’s drive, conducted in collaboration with several buildings throughout Manhattan and ...
LaGuardia Community College announces new major, academic …
WEBAug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres LaGuardia Community College is poised to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester with a range of new academic offerings, including the introduction of a new major, the establishment of a dedicated academic department and the addition of several innovative courses to its curriculum. The college, located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City, has launched ...
The Trinity Gym fitness center to celebrate long-awaited grand …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · The Trinity Gym, a Long Island City fitness center focused on holistic exercise goals, community and charity, will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, Sept. 28.