Iconic Long Island sign over East River in New York

August 31, 2019

The iconic Long Island sign towers over the East River waterfront in Queens as evening light reflects off the glassy high-rises of Long Island City. Once a gritty industrial dock, the area has transformed into one of New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Photo taken in August 2019.

Get This Photo

Map

OpenStreetMap Google Maps

Related Posts

Photographs made over time, focused on place, public life, and ongoing reporting.