LIC Post

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Warriors Cup continues to make history in the fight scene, including their last event where the NY State Junior Title was won by 15-year-old amateur fighter, Aiden Ellis, who stepped in to fight on less than 12 hours’ notice and won the belt in front of a packed house in Long Island City.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library’s (QPL) Hunters Point location was officially renamed as the Hunters Point Library and Environmental Education Center (HPLEEC) on Saturday, Aug. 9. acknowledging the library’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The library, located on the Long Island City waterfront at 47-40 Center Blvd., encourages visitors of all ages to explore the local environment through hands-on activities, workshops and exhibits.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has officially wrapped up for Link Apartments QPN, a 26-story housing complex with 417 units at 41-46 27th St. in Long Island City. Exterior work on the property was completed in July, a little over a year after the building was topped out in May 2024. Leasing launched for Link Apartments QPN last April.

Aug. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello If self-care feels like a task you just can’t seem to check off your to-do list, then the grand opening of Glowbar in Long Island City has the perfect solution. Their 30-minute facials give customers a boost without the high price tag and lengthy appointment that often come with facials. The facial studio, located at  2-33 50th Ave. in Long Island City, had its grand opening on Aug.

You are reading Aug. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall More than 175 local professionals and entrepreneurs gathered for to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID) and an evening of networking with one another during Summer Networking Night on Tuesday, July 15, at the recently completed Borden Complex, located at 23-20 Borden Ave. in Long Island City.

July 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has wrapped up for a 26-story building with 417 housing units at 25-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. The 311-foot-tall building’s 417 residences range in size from studios to two-bedroom units. A housing lottery was launched for 126 of the units earlier this year for those earning 130% of the area median income. In addition to the residential space, the building also features 7,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

July 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Just nine months after sales launched for the luxury condominium Radiant at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, the building has officially topped out, just as nearly 40% of the 117 units have entered contract. Located in Queens Plaza and across from the Queensboro Bridge, Radiant spans 19 floors. The 117 residences range in size from studios to three-bedroom units. There are currently eight units actively available on Radiant’s website.

July 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Wells Fargo celebrated the grand opening of its newest Queens branch at 25-40 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City on Wednesday, July 16. This marks the second Wells Fargo opening in Queens over the last eight months, with a branch at 248-40 Northern Blvd. in Little Neck having opened in November 2024.

July 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Experience the waterfront view at Socrates Sculpture Park like never before with the return of free community kayaking at Hallet’s Cove. Located at 31-10 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, the first-come, first-served experience provides an incredible opportunity to get out on the water, enjoy a fun experience and immerse oneself in a breathtaking view of the city skyline from a unique vantage point.

July 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Nothing says summer like iced coffee and lemonade, but if mixing them together might seem a little far-fetched, Coffee Project NY has a surprise for you with its newest product, the Coffee Palmer, blending the best of both worlds for a refreshing twist this summer. The independent coffee roaster unveiled the summer-themed drink at an exclusive event on Wednesday, July 16, at 21-10 51st Ave. in Long Island City.