Long Island Sign, East River, Queens

The Long Island sign stands over the East River waterfront in Queens, with modern high-rises in the background.
The Long Island sign stands over the East River waterfront in Queens, with modern high-rises in the background.

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.

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