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Queens rents hit new highs as prices rise in every neighborhood: report

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Mar. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens renters are feeling the squeeze as borough-wide apartment prices continue to climb. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens each experienced year-over-year rent increases of just under 5% during the month of February 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The average…

LaGuardia Community College offers tuition-free healthcare and GED programs for New Yorkers

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is offering two tuition-free training programs aimed at equipping New Yorkers with essential skills for careers in healthcare finance and operations and supporting individuals seeking to complete their General Educational Development (GED) tests. One of the…

Aviation High School in LIC celebrates its legacy of excellence in aviation education during Holden’s visit

Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry.  During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…

Aviation High School in LIC celebrates its legacy of excellence in aviation education during Holden’s visit

Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry.  During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…

Queens and Brooklyn see price increases as Manhattan’s median home price tumbles: report

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Feb. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As New York City experienced a large year-over-year increase in the number of homes to enter contract in January 2025, the median prices of homes entering contract went down, with the drop in Manhattan more than cancelling out increases in Queens and Brooklyn, according to a report by…

Queens rap icon Nas celebrated in Albany for his work with youth and economic development

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Feb. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson A globally recognized rapper hailing from Queens was honored by elected officials in Albany on Sunday. Critically acclaimed rapper Nasir Jones, known professionally as Nas- performed during the NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators, Inc.’s (NYSABPRHAL) annual conference in Albany on Feb. 16. The…

Romantic dining in Queens: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at these Queens hot spots

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious dinner right here in Queens? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, these restaurants and bistros offer exceptional prix-fixe menus and…

Senator Gianaris partners with local organizations to provide Thanksgiving support in Western Queens

Nov. 27, 2024 By emarshall Nov. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris partnered with multiple local organizations to provide turkeys to families across western Queens. Gianaris, along with the Carpenters Contractor Alliance of Metropolitan New York, Woodside Houses Tenant Association and Sunnyside Community Services, organized a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for families… Read more »

Hundreds attend 10th annual LIC Summit at Museum of the Moving Image

From left to right: Peter Papamichael, Dan Mogolesko, Eric Benaim, Crystal Xu and Patricia Dunphy at Tuesday's real estate panel discussion at LIC Summit. Photo: Charles Yu

Oct. 9, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood to discuss various issues and showcasing LIC as one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in New… Read more »