Long Island City (LIC) is a residential and commercial neighborhood on the extreme western tip of Queens, a borough in New York City. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Hazen Street, 49th Street, and New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south. Incorporated as a city in 1870, Long Island City was originally the seat of government of the Town of Newtown, before becoming part of the City of Greater New York in 1898. In the early 21st century, Long Island City became known for its rapid and ongoing residential growth and gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. The area has a high concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space. Long Island City is the eastern terminus of the Queensboro Bridge, the only non-tolled automotive route connecting Queens and Manhattan. Northwest of the bridge are the Queensbridge
Long Island City (LIC) es un barrio residencial y comercial en la punta occidental extrema de Queens, un barrio en la ciudad de Nueva York. Está limitado por Astoria al norte; el East River al oeste; Hazen Street, 49th Street, y New Calvary Cemetery en Sunnyside al este; y Newtown Creek —que separa Queens de Greenpoint, Brooklyn— al sur. Incorporado como una ciudad en 1870, Long Island City fue originalmente la sede del gobierno de la ciudad de Newtown, antes de convertirse en parte de la Ciudad de la Nueva York en 1898. A principios del siglo XXI, Long Island City se hizo conocida por su rápido y continuo crecimiento residencial y gentrificación, sus parques acuáticos, y su próspera comunidad de artes. La zona tiene una alta concentración de galerías de arte, instituciones de arte, estudios y espacio. Long Island City es el terminal oriental del Puente de Queensboro, la única ruta no automática que conecta el puente de Queensboro a Manhattan y el puente de Northwest.