An online news publication covering Sunnyside and Woodside, providing readers with a day-to-day account of what's happening in the neighborhood.
The LIC Post was founded in 2009 by Christian Murray, Editor & Publisher, who is a reporter by trade, spending several years covering politics at NEWSDAY and whom also wrote about investment banking for Thomson Reuters. He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. Christian was also the founde
The LIC Post was founded in 2009 by Christian Murray, Editor & Publisher, who is a reporter by trade, spending several years covering politics at NEWSDAY and whom also wrote about investment banking for Thomson Reuters. He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. Christian was also the founde
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Demonstrators Call on De Niro to Hire Union Workers to Construct Massive Studio Complex
June 17, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Actor Robert De Niro is an ardent supporter of union workers, except when it comes to the construction of his new $600
Woodside War Hero Inducted Into State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
June 16, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Woodside resident who served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War, has been inducted into
Assembly Candidate Who Advocates for Street Safety Drives Vehicle With Dozens of Violations
June 16, 2022 By Christian Murray Juan Ardila, a candidate running to represent western Queens in the state Assembly and a crusader against car culture,
Assembly Candidate Who Advocates for Street Safety Drives Vehicle With Dozens of Violations
June 16, 2022 By Christian Murray Juan Ardila, a candidate running to represent western Queens in the state Assembly and a crusader against car culture,
Op-Ed by Council Member Julie Won : The Budget Vote Was Not an Easy One, Nor One That I Took Lightly
June 15, 2022 Op-Ed By Councilmember Julie Won As I read the agenda for the budget vote for Fiscal Year 2023, I sat in my seat in the chambers of City
New Store Offering Healthy Dog Food To Open in Long Island City Friday
June 15, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new store that offers healthy food for dogs will open in Long Island City Friday. JustFoodForDogs, a California-based
Alewife Brewpub in Sunnyside to Host Pride Festival Saturday, Van Bramer Co-Organizer
June 15, 2022 By Michael DorganAn LGBTQ-themed beer festival is being held at a popular brewpub in Sunnyside Saturday.The event, called One Love Pride Beer Festival, will take place at Alewife Brewery and Taproom, located at 41-11 39th St. and will feature drag Queen performances, a live DJ as well....
President Biden Signs Meng’s Bill Paving Way for the Creation of First National AAPI Museum
June 15, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Rep. Grace Meng joined President Biden at the White House Monday as he signed her bill that seeks to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Meng’s bipartisan legislation una...
Teenager Who Fatally Struck E-Biker Rider in Long Island City With Pickup Truck Arrested: NYPD
June 15, 2022 By Christian Murray Police have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly killed an e-bike rider in Long Island City in October when he lost
Mural That Aims to Bridge Hunters Point and Queensbridge Together to be Unveiled Wednesday
June 14, 2022 By Alexandra Adelina Nita A mural intended to celebrate the communities of Queensbridge and Hunters Point and open dialogue between them
Cabán Votes Against City Budget, Only Council Member in Queens to Reject it
June 14, 2022 By Christian Murray The New York City council voted to approve the $101.1 billion city budget late last night, although six members voted
Pitbull Performance on Thursday No Longer Taking Place in Long Island City
June 14, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Pitbull's much-anticipated performance on the Long Island City waterfront Thursday has been moved to a venue outside of
Op-Ed by @magee4queens : Tax the Rich, ‘Progressives’ Out of Touch
June 13, 2022 Op-Ed By Jim Magee, Candidate for Assembly District 37 I have lived in this district my entire life and I have never seen the working people
Filipinos in Queens Celebrate Unveiling of ‘Little Manila Avenue’ in Woodside
June 13, 2022 By Czarinna Andres More than 200 Filipinos and their friends turned out in Woodside Sunday to officially co-name the intersection of
Bayside Man Arrested for Two Unprovoked Stabbings on 7 Train
June 13, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Bayside man with a long rap sheet has been arrested on attempted murder charges for two unprovoked stabbings on the 7-line last week. Donny Ubiera, 32, was arrested late Saturday and charged with two counts of attempted murder for randomly stabbing two men, one on S...
Police Searching for Man Who Attempted to Rob a Woodside Bank at Gunpoint Friday
June 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Woodside bank at gunpoint Friday. The suspect allegedly entered the
Man Stabbed in the Neck in Unprovoked Attack in Sunnyside Sunday
June 13, 2022 By Czarinna Andres The police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 23-year-old man in the neck during an unproved attack in
Assembly Maps Ruled Unconstitutional, But Will Remain for 2022 Races
June 10, 2022 By Christian Murray The State Assembly district maps drafted earlier this year by the Democratically controlled legislature have been ruled unconstitutional. State Appellate Judge Susanna Molina Rojas ruled Friday that the Assembly maps were invalid and had to be redrawn, but that the....
Suspect Smashes Rock Through Door of LIC Non-Profit, Makes off With Laptop: NYPD
June 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police released video Friday of a man wanted for breaking into the premises of a well-known Long Island City non-profit
62-Year-Old Man Randomly Stabbed in the Face While Riding 7 Train in LIC Friday
June 10, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 62-year-old man was randomly stabbed on a Manhattan-bound 7 train in Long Island City Friday morning. The victim, police
LIC Springs! Community Block Festival Returns June 18
June 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The LIC Springs! community block festival is returning to Vernon Boulevard later this month and thousands of people are
Pitbull to Take the Stage in LIC Next Week, Part of Macy’s Pre-Taping of July 4th Celebration
June 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Mr. Worldwide is coming to the World’s Borough! Pitbull, the internationally acclaimed rapper and singer, will take the stage on the Long Island City waterfront next week. The Miami-born, Cuban American, will be performing a private gig at Hunters Point South Park on...
Owner of Well-Known Woodside Restaurant Convicted of $1 Million Tax Evasion
June 9, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The owner of a well-known restaurant and nightclub in Woodside has been convicted of defrauding the state out of at least
Sunnyside Flag Day Parade to Take Place Saturday, Cathy Nolan Named Grand Marshal
June 9, 2022 By Christian Murray The 52nd annual Flag Day Parade will be taking place in Sunnyside Saturday with Assemblymember Cathy Nolan being the
73-Year-Old Astoria Woman Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges for Fatally Crashing Into Local Mom
June 9, 2022 By Christian Murray A 73-year-old Astoria woman was arrested on misdemeanor charges Wednesday for driving her car into a local mom near
Astoria Starbucks Workers Vote to Form Union, First in Queens to Unionize
June 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A Starbucks in Astoria has voted to unionize, making it the first Starbucks in Queens to do so. Employees at the 30-18
Stolen Figurine Returned to Sunnyside Cafe After Local Outcry
June 8, 2022 By Alexandra Adelina Nita Employees at a Sunnyside café discovered late last month that a small wooden figurine that usually sits under tree
VIDEO: Man Shot During Wild Daytime Shootout Near Woodside Playground Tuesday
June 8, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot Tuesday afternoon during a wild daytime shootout near a playground in Woodside. The shootout involved two
LIC Development Rejected by Community Board 2 During Zoom-Bombed Meeting
June 8, 2022 By Christian Murray A development company’s plan to build a 23-story residential tower on Vernon Boulevard was rejected by Community Board 2
Rental Prices in Western Queens are Skyrocketing, Up 29 Percent in LIC Year-Over-Year
June 7, 2022 By Christian Murray The rental market in Queens is red hot— and western Queens is no exception. The average rent paid in May to nab an apartment in Queens was up 14 percent from May 2021, according to a report released by the real estate firm M.N.S. The average price paid for a... Rea...
5K to Raise Funds for Local Suicide Prevention Organization to Take Place in LIC Early Saturday
June 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A 5K run/walk will take place in Long Island City this weekend to raise funds for a suicide prevention organization. The
New Asian Retail Store Offering Everyday Items To Open in Long Island City
June 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new retail store offering a wide range of home goods and lifestyle products is set to open on Jackson Avenue in Long
Woodside Street Co-Named After Former Spokesman to Queens Borough President
June 7, 2022 By Christian Murray A Woodside street corner has been co-named after a former newsman and press secretary. The intersection of 54th Street
NHL-Sponsored Affordable Kids Hockey Program Returning to LIC in August
June 6, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A popular NHL-sponsored ice hockey program for kids is returning to Long Island City in August and its limited spaces are
Gianaris’ Bill That Aims to End Puppy Mills Awaits Gov. Hochul’s Signature
Jun 7, 2022 By Christian Murray The state legislation that aims to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits is closer to becoming law than ever
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The Sunnyside Post was founded in 2009 by Christian Murray, Editor & Publisher, who is a reporter by trade, spending several years covering politics at NEWSDAY and whom also wrote about investment banking for Thomson Reuters. He earned a graduate degree at the Columbia School of Journalism, and was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2001 for a story on a New York real estate scam. Christian was also the founder of the LIC Post (http://licpost.com/), Astoria Post (http://astoriapost.com), Jackson Heights Post (http://jacksonheightspost.com), Forest Hills Post (http://foresthillspost.com), Flushing Post (http://flushingpost.com) and Greenpoint Post (http://greenpointpost.com). The logo and website were redesigned in 2012 by artist / designer Patricia Dorfman. In 2017, the website was redesigned again by Nuno Faustino of Sitebreed (http://sitebreed.com). For further information, please contact: Christian Murray C: 516-2420633 E-Mail: [email protected]
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