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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

LIC Springs on Vernon Boulevard 2019 — 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 in late Fall.

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The Tennis Whisperer of Long Island City

May 13, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

Joseph Orlic teaching tennis in Long Island City — 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 coaching kids in that location since 2014. He originally came to LIC at the request of a local parent who discovered him in another program, and since then his practice has spread solely through word-of-mouth and those stopping by to inquire.

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BBQ, Beer, New Look, No Fireworks

May 9, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

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 breweries in NYC are in Qns/Bklyn (yawn), but that’s more opinion than news. Here’s something factual, but it’s been out for a week: the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will not be anywhere near LIC this year (Brooklyn Bridge/Seaport).

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Mighty Quinn’s Bbq Owners Ready to Take on LIC

May 3, 2019 by editor Leave a Comment

Mighty Quinn’s Bbq, soon to be rolling into this fast growing town

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 City do they do it by subway instead of by pick-up or beater. Well pilgrimage no more, because as previously mentioned Long Island City is getting it’s very own Mighty Quinn’s soon!

I spoke with Mike Dolan, who along with his wife Paula will be the owners of the new LIC branch. [Read more…] about Mighty Quinn’s Bbq Owners Ready to Take on LIC