Jan. 24, 2025 By sobrien. Jan. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien. The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the state’s largest grantmaking nonprofit focused exclusively on advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers, has announced that it has awarded 209 grants totaling $208 million to nonprofits across the city, including $54 million in grants for 109 programs across Queens and Brooklyn.

July 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. The popular Queens bagel chain Utopia Bagels will open a third location—with a storefront in Long Island City.. The company will be opening at 26-11 Jackson Ave., although the operators of Utopia Bagels were unable to provide a specific date.

Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. Demolition work is underway for a structure at the site of an upcoming 23-story mixed-use building at 45-40 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City.. Formerly the site of the Paragon Paint Building, the derelict structure now has a hallowed framework.

Nov 20, 2024 · Louis said Santa’s Secret Workshop provides a personalized meeting with an “all-knowing” Santa, who aims to create “the kind of joyful surprise and wonder that lights up a child’s face” by knowing important details about their lives, such as their favorite toy or a special achievement from the last year.

Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway. Joseph Kemp, a Queens native and resident of Long Island City, was recently named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work as CEO of Games that Matter LLC.. Games that Matter, a non-governmental organization (NGO), leverages gamification to drive positive change on critical issues, including climate, health, food security, child protection, and workplace ...

Dec. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall. The real estate developer TF Cornerstone announced its first retail lease signings for its new Malt Drive development at 2-20 and 2-21 Malt Dr. in the Hunter’s Point South section of Long Island City on Tuesday, Dec. 17.. The businesses joining the 1,386 residential units at the Malt Drive development include …

Nov 13, 2024 · The Orchard, designed by Perkins Eastman and constructed by Triton Construction, features 824 rental units, 248 of which will be affordable.Lloyd Goldman, president of BLDG Management, said Area Median Income (AMI) for affordable housing in the development will start at around $140,000.

Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien. An Indian restaurant combining a blend of Kolkata’s regional specialties with classic Indian dishes has opened its doors near the Long Island City waterfront.. Oh!

Dec 30, 2024 · Permits have been filed for the construction of a new 9-story mixed-used building at 25-08 43rd Ave. in Long Island City. The site, which was previously occupied by an auto repair shop and private parking space, is set to be transformed into a modern residential and commercial development. Located ...

Dec. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien CityVet, a popular vet serving Long Island City and Astoria, will close its doors for the final time today, Dec. 12.. CityVet announced on Wednesday evening that it would permanently close 45-44 Vernon Blvd. in an Instagram post …