Julie Won has entered ‘The Race‘ to replace Nydia Velazquez as our US Congressperson. She is the third candidate to do so.
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Hibernating in Long Island City
THREE weeks, could be the longest stretch without a post on LICtalk. I've been hibernating, in St. Bart's, and thus been a bit derelict in my duties. What have we missed? … [Continue reading] about Hibernating in Long Island City
January Is Not So Bad for LIC
THE first week of work after the Holiday break: cold, dark and bleak - and windy if you live by the waterfront in LIC. But wait, we've got 5 days of playoff football to kick it off, or maybe hunker down on our couches. Thur, ahh man Ole Miss, you … [Continue reading] about January Is Not So Bad for LIC
Seasons Greetings Long Island City
WALKING along 49th Avenue just east of Vernon recently, I noticed a building going up on the north side of the street replacing a formerly (very) non-descript free-standing one story building. 'Lowy and Donnath' (L&D) was the name of the former … [Continue reading] about Seasons Greetings Long Island City
December 2025 Musings for Long Island City
INTELLIGENT maybe, artificial never. We have a lot to say this week, not sure what the point is or what the outcome will be, but here we go. Real estate, building always building, and with the news that Queens tallest tower has opened a lottery for … [Continue reading] about December 2025 Musings for Long Island City