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City Looking At Master Plan For LIC’s Waterfront Post-Amazon

May 20, 2019 by editor 2 Comments

All three together at one time, only way it works

Thinkin’ of a master plan
‘Cuz ain’t nuthin’ but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper but still comin’ up with lint

NYC officials have been holding talks with property owners and leaders in Long Island City about joining forces and coming up with a master plan for the northern portion of the LIC Waterfront according to Politico via The Real Deal. This acreage includes the two lots that were part of the Amazon deal as well as the 5-acre plot just north coined ‘Lake Vernon.’

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Pig Beach to Open in Long Island City Late Fall

May 16, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

Not a beach, but LIC LONG Island City will get a third new BBQ restaurant in 2019 when Pig Beach opens it's second location in the former Studio Square space up near the Astoria border. According to an article in Boro Magazine, this will happen … [Continue reading] about Pig Beach to Open in Long Island City Late Fall

The Tennis Whisperer of Long Island City

May 13, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

Who wants to be Rafael and who wants to be Roger? 'So,' you may be wondering, 'who is that instructor teaching kids to play tennis at the handball courts on 48th Avenue and 5th Street in Long Island City?' His name is Joseph Orlic and he's been … [Continue reading] about The Tennis Whisperer of Long Island City

BBQ, Beer, New Look, No Fireworks

May 9, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

The oil derricks of Center Boulevard I wish I had some meaty news to share with you, but I don't. Sure, Mothership Meat Company received it's first review (come for the brisket, stay for the chili), and some guy at Forbes says the best craft … [Continue reading] about BBQ, Beer, New Look, No Fireworks

Mighty Quinn’s Bbq Owners Ready to Take on LIC

May 3, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

I remember making the pilgrimage to Mighty Quinn's Bbq first location in the East Village soon after it opened with a ton of fanfare and love from the food critics. That's what bbq lovers all across America do, make pilgrimages, but only in New York … [Continue reading] about Mighty Quinn’s Bbq Owners Ready to Take on LIC