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Art, Innovation, and Skyline Views on the Waterfront

Long Island City is a neighborhood in constant motion, buzzing with creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit. The area boasts a mix of converted warehouses, modern high-rises, and public art installations, creating a unique urban landscape. You'll find a diverse population enjoying waterfront parks, trendy restaurants, and a thriving cultural scene.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · LONG ISLAND CITY
Long Island City, Queens County

City Snapshot

Population

15,000

County

Queens County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$82,431

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Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

Freestanding Emergency Department at Long Beach

This Week

Ballot Count Livestreaming

2026-06-16

Long Beach High School

Academic/Attendance Awards (Quarter 4)

2026-06-17

Newark School of Architecture & Interior Design

Sound Bathing

2026-06-17

Laurelwood Arboretum

AI-Ready or Not: The Hidden IT/OT Risks Blocking AI in Manufacturing

2026-06-17

Live Session (Virtual)

End of Year Dance

2026-06-17

Bruce Street School for the Deaf

Community Leaders

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party