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Building Queens conference on Long Island City development

Aug 19, 2026 erickaoconnell

Long Island City’s rapid development is driving discussions at the Building Queens conference, where stakeholders will address construction, housing, and the changing skyline.

Aug 13, 2026 Permits filed for mixed-use building at 25-05 35th Street Permits for a new mixed-use development at 25-05 35th Street in Long Island City highlight steady neighborhood transformation, with residential, commercial, and…

Aug 9, 2026 Elevator outages at Hunter’s Point South Living Elevator outages at Hunter’s Point South Living in Long Island City are disrupting daily life, with residents calling for improved building maintenance…

Aug 7, 2026 Fatal stabbing inside a Long Island City high-rise A fatal stabbing inside a Long Island City high-rise left one man dead and another charged with murder. Here’s what we know…

Aug 5, 2026 The Paragon opens on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City New waterfront condos opening on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City are nearly complete, bringing new homes, retail, and public riverfront access…

Aug 2, 2026 1,000 new homes proposed for Long Island City A vacant lot may soon see 1,000 new homes proposed for Long Island City as city leaders outline plans for large-scale housing.…

Jul 30, 2026 Nearly 1,000 mixed-income homes planned for Long Island City waterfront A new mixed-income housing project is set to transform the Long Island City waterfront, bringing nearly 1,000 new homes and long-term affordability…

Jul 15, 2026 Queens court outcomes, Assembly recount, and Long Island City housing How citywide news shapes daily life on Roosevelt Island is reflected in familiar rhythms, local conversations, public safety, and neighborhood events each…

Feb 11, 2026 Spring Blooms and Learning Close to Home: Roosevelt Island Gardening Workshops and More Find out how to join Roosevelt Island gardening workshops, including upcoming Roosevelt Island Garden Club events and community programs nearby. Explore spring…

Jun 14, 2024 Enjoy 2024 Outdoor Summer Movies for Children at RIOC & LIC | CinemaLIC The summer movie series for 2024 on Roosevelt Island has faced criticism for its focus solely on children's films. Complaints about a…

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