Long Island City
Coverage of Long Island City in the Nexus archive.
- A burst of enthusiasm over Sunnyside Yard Queens project, followed by yawning silence
Amtrak's Sunnyside train yard in Queens is noted for its proximity to Long Island City high-rises. Mamdani stated that the sprawling proposed housing development remains a topic of conversation. This project initially generated enthusiasm but was followed by silence.
- Man fatally stabbed at Long Island City high-rise, arrest made: NYPD
A man named Carlos Penzo, 36, was found stabbed to death in the bathtub of a high-rise luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday afternoon. Following the discovery, authorities conducted a wellness check and reported that a Brooklyn man was taken into custody.
- New York City braces for another round of dangerous heat
New York City is anticipating another period of dangerous heat. The area currently has a Heat Advisory in effect through Sunday. The condition involves humidity and rising temperatures.
- Naked man taken into custody after deadly stabbing at high-rise in Long Island City
A naked man was taken into custody following a deadly stabbing at a high-rise in Long Island City. Police believe up to two other men may have also been in the apartment.
- Man ID’d after fatal NYC stabbing in luxury building: Police
A 36-year-old man, Carlos Penzo, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Queens, New York City, on Saturday. Police have identified him as the victim of the fatal stabbing that occurred in the Long Island City neighborhood.
- Man found stabbed to death in bathroom of ritzy Queens high-rise
A 36-year-old man was found stabbed to death in the bathroom of a 51-story luxury high-rise in Long Island City, Queens, on August 1. Police have not identified a suspect or motive, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Man stabbed to death inside luxury high-rise in Queens
A man was stabbed to death inside the Hayden Apartments on Hunter Street in Long Island City, Queens, just before 1 p.m. Saturday.
- Man found stabbed to death in broad daylight in Queens: police
A man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Queens after police responded to a 911 call on Hunter Street in Long Island City on Saturday afternoon.
- Over 600 affordable housing units coming to a great location in Queens
Over 600 affordable housing units will be built at The Orion, a mixed-use development in Hunter’s Point South, Queens. The project was announced by NYC Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Dina Levy.
- Two dogs dragged by heartless owner behind car on NYC street have recovered, ready for new homes
Two dogs named Marzipan and Nougat (also known as Marley and Miss Noogie) have recovered and are up for adoption after being dragged by their leashes behind a moving car in Long Island City. The incident, described as senseless, occurred months prior to their recovery.
- Air quality improves in NYC - for now - but caution is still the rule
Air quality in NYC improved from 'very unhealthy' on Thursday to a better level on Friday, prompting schools and organizations to move outdoor activities indoors as a precaution, particularly for children. Despite the improvement, concerns about lingering risks remained.
- Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke
An air quality alert has been issued across the state due to worsening conditions from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. Smoke from these fires is affecting the region, with officials warning the situation may worsen before improving.
- Bus crash on Long Island Expressway leaves two dead, dozens of others injured
A bus crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens resulted in two deaths and at least 20 injuries after the vehicle flipped over following a collision near Exit 16 at Greenpoint Avenue. The incident, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on June 29, caused a chain reaction involving another car and led to critical injuries for multiple individuals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
- Claire Valdez wins NY-7 primary election
Claire Valdez, a Progressive state Assemblymember and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pick, won the Democratic primary election for New York’s 7th Congressional District. She will represent a progressive district covering Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and parts of Long Island City and Maspeth.
- Queens penthouse hovering 70 stories above ground is the highest in the borough — asking $13,350 per month
A 70-story penthouse at The Orchard in Long Island City, Queens, is the borough's highest residence, priced at $13,350 per month. The property offers views of the Poconos.