The construction on the long-awaited library branch at Hunters Point has broken ground and plans to open in 2017. The 22,000 square foot ‘Hunters Point Community Library’ will stand as an important public space within the increasingly privatized Long Island City waterfront.
Jeanmarie Evelly, reporter and producer at DNAinfo.com covering Astoria and Long Island City, takes us through LIC, telling us what else is opening now to tide us over.
Hunters Point Community Library opening is "pretty big news" for the otherwise library-less 'hood -@JeanmarieEvelly. pic.twitter.com/5RbOfQqset
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 20, 2015
More openings in LIC, Queens: a Planned Parenthood clinic, Smorgasburg, Danny Brown Wine Bar and Kitchen, Brooklyn Boulders climbing gym.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 20, 2015