Long Island City (often referred to as
L.I.C.) is the westernmost neighborhood of the
borough of
Queens in
New York City. L.I.C. is notable for its rapid and ongoing
gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts
community. L.I.C. has among the
highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and
studio space of any neighborhood in New York City.
The neighborhood is bounded on the north
by the Queens neighborhood of
Astoria; on the west by the
East River; on the east by Hazen Street, 31st Street, and
New Calvary Cemetery; and on the south by
Newtown Creek, which separates Queens from
Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It originally was the seat of
government of
Newtown Township, and remains the largest neighborhood in
Queens. The area is part of
Queens Community Board 1 north of the
Queensboro (59th Street) Bridge and
Queens Community Board 2 south of the Bridge.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_City,_Queens
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_City,_Queens
