DiNapoli: Queens Rebounds from Recession, Economic Growth Expected to Continue
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an economic snapshot last week highlighting the recent growth in the borough of Queens, the largest, most diverse county in the nation. The unemployment rate in Queens has consistently been lower than the rest of the City through 2012, and has continued to drop in 2013. The aviation and film and television industries have contributed significantly to supplying jobs for the borough. Silvercup Studios now has 410,000 square feet of space, while Kaufman Astoria Studios now has the City's only outdoor movie set. In addition, small businesses are predominate in the borough with 44,070 businesses in 2011. More economic growth is underway. JetBlue moved to Queens Plaza North in 2010 bringing over 1,000 new employees to the area. A plan for a proposed tech zone is underway, in order to promote growth in the technology sector and spin-off from the Cornell NYC Tech campus planned for Roosevelt Island. Renovations to the New York Hall of Science and Queens Museum help to bolster visitors and the economy.  |
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Hunters Point South Phase II Announced
TF Cornerstone is developing the second phase of residential towers at Hunters Point South with the Office for Design and Architecture (ODA). The completed development will bring two new towers, one 36-stories and the other 41, with a total of 1,193 units, 796 of them being affordable for middle-income families. This is the second phase of the larger Hunters Point South development, eventually adding 5,000 new units of residential housing, much of which will be affordable.
The lottery to apply to be a tenant in one of the first two buildings in construction (phase I) is expected to open in the spring.
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GOWEX Free Router Reminder
GOWEX is delivering free routers this week to several LIC merchant businesses as part of the free WiFi being launched in the neighborhood. There is still time to sign up for the service. Click here for more details or contact [email protected] to sign up. |
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New Year's Eve in LIC and Astoria
Long Island City and Astoria restaurants and bars are offering several prix-fixe menus and party options for New Year's Eve. A complete list of details to ring in the New Year can be seen here. Featured are a few of our LIC Partnership Members:
New Year's Eve at Masso Restaurant with a prix-fixe three-course menu.
New Year's Eve at Z NYC Hotel with a buffet, music, open bar and party favors.
New Year's Eve at SHI with a champagne toast, buffet, music, open bar, and party favors.
To have your New Year's Eve event added, please contact us. |
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Things to Do in LIC This Week
Elf Screening
Laughing Devil Movie Pub
Saturday, December 21, 11 AM, 1, 3, & 5 PM
LIC Flea Holiday Market
5-25 46th Avenue, LIC
Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 11 AM - 6 PM
Cinderella
The Secret Theatre
Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 2 PM
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LIC Partnership Thanks LIC BID Sanitation Crew
Long Island City Partnership manages the Long Island City Business Improvement District, which provides supplemental district-specific services on Queens Plaza and portion of Jackson Avenue. One of the BID's core services is daily sanitation. We are thankful for our great crew from Atlantic Maintenance who provide this important service!
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