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Protesters gather at Citi Field for rally against use of facial recognition technology at the stadium

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Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A small number of protesters gathered at Citi Field Wednesday afternoon to campaign against the New York Mets’ use of facial recognition technology at ticket points throughout the baseball ground. The protest, organized by Fight for the Future, Encode Justice NY and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP),…

Elmhurst Hospital to host block party as part of National Suicide Prevention Week

Block Party

Aug. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Elmhurst Hospital’s Suicide Prevention in Youth Program (ESPY) will host a block party on Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the hospital’s Community Medical Center. This event will be held along 41st Avenue and will serve as the official kickoff for National Suicide Prevention…

NYC metro area on pace to lead nation in new apartments constructed in 2024: report

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York City metropolitan area is on track to lead the United States in new apartments constructed among major cities in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentCafe. With 32,935 new rentals expected to be completed by the end of the year, the…

Culture Lab LIC to host penultimate dog adoption event of 2024 on Sep. 1

Dog lovers at a recent Pup-up event at Culture Lab LIC.

Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug 21, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC is set to host its penultimate dog adoption event of the 2024 season at the beginning of September, connecting local pet adoption services with potential new owners. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, has been hosting… Read more »

West Nile virus found in over 40 Queens neighborhoods as NYC announces first reported cases

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Anthony Medina Over the past two months, mosquitoes in more than 40 Queens neighborhoods—and additional areas across New York City—have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Four residents from Queens and Manhattan were confirmed to have contracted West Nile…

Finback Brewery in LIC introduces new Asian-inspired food menu

Menu items from Finback LIC's "Dumpling Up" Menu. Courtesy of Finback LIC

Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 21, 2024 by Shane O’Brien The recently opened Finback Brewery in Long Island City has introduced a new food menu featuring unique Asian pub snacks inspired by the culinary traditions of co-owner Basil Lee’s mother. Located at 29-37 41st Ave. on the ground floor of the “Sven” rental tower,… Read more »

LIC comics and collectibles store suffers second break-in this year

Aug. 20, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City comic book store Everyone Comics x Collectibles suffered a second break-in this year when a thief kicked in the store’s glass door over the weekend and made off with around $300 in cash and a number of collectibles. The store, located… Read more »