LICtalk is having some technical difficulties this week, but rest assured that we have our 40-person programming team in Bangalore working 24/7 to fix it. As a hard-hitting (but non-partisan) news source, we get more than our fair share of hacking attacks from all over the world. Nevertheless we’re still able to spread the word from our secure backup location in Parsipanny, just no pics.
Some big LIC headlines out from The Daily News in the last 48 hours: JVB won’t take developers cash in his run for Queens Borough President, Cuomo would change name of Newtown Creek to Amazon if they choose to locate HQ2 in LIC.
Also comes the story of a dominatrix working out of an LIC hotel who got robbed of her cash and wares. See the video, maybe you know one of these gentlemen? Definitely going to get a lot of clicks given the subject matter.
//TROJAN horse? Crain’s speculates the rationale behind the $180 mil going to LIC is possibly a set-up for a big zoning variance. That would explain the intricate website LIC.NYC the city put together.
//THE ferry stop at Hunters Point South has re-opened
//DANCING With the LIC Stars is tomorrow night at the Plaxall Gallery, buy tickets here.
//FINALLY, the NYC Marathon is this Sunday and Long Island City is blessed with its (omni)presence.
Van Bramer Pledges Not to Take Real Estate Cash in Likely Queens Borough President Run – no dinero por favor
Cuomo Ready to Name LIC Creek the Amazon River for HQ2 – sure, why not
City to Invest $180 Mil in LIC Infrastructure – may presage upzoning
Group of Men Break Into LIC Hotel Room, Rob Dominatrix – they got more than they bargained for, $4k worth
All Aboard Again at Hunters Point South – read why it closed in the first place
Thousands of Queensbridge Residents W/O Heat As Winter Nears – raze…
Chinese Firm Takes 70% Stake in $253 Mil Condo Project – for $67 mil
NYC Marathon Chief Takes Measure of a Long Journey – w/ a stop at Sweetleaf
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