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FEBRUARY BE GONE

February 27, 2015 by editor Leave a Comment

The cold endures. just like this pic — The cold endures, just like this photographic theme

One last blast of cold for the final weekend of February. That’s the news. Oh yeah, there’s other real-estate-y stuff like raw land and industrial buildings for sale, and a peek at some tower that might become the tallest in LIC, but I’d rather focus on leisure. And since the 7-train is down this weekend and it feels like Scandinavia [Read more…] about FEBRUARY BE GONE

RAZE QUEENSBRIDGE

February 25, 2015 by editor 17 Comments

The right time for a grand compromise — The forgotten land

Since Mayor de Blasio fantasizes to the press about covering Sunnyside Yards and building affordable housing on top of it, I have decided to put forth a more pragmatic housing solution that focuses on the original intent of government. [Read more…] about RAZE QUEENSBRIDGE

FROZEN EAST RIVER CLOSES FERRY

February 23, 2015 by editor Leave a Comment

Lunar landscape or Frozen Part II? — Lunar landscape of LIC

The freezing weather has kiboshed the East River Ferry until further notice. After several boats required assistance and couldn’t land in several ports, I guess they decided to suspend service. Anyone who has seen the river in the past week, could not have failed to notice the huge chunks of ice on it and thought about the Titanic.

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TOLLS COMING TO QUEENSBORO BRIDGE AND A NEW LIC FERRY STOP?

February 18, 2015 by editor 2 Comments

A new congestion pricing plan that’s gaining traction calls for an $8 toll both ways for the Queensboro Bridge. If it makes you feel any better [Read more…] about TOLLS COMING TO QUEENSBORO BRIDGE AND A NEW LIC FERRY STOP?

HUNTERS POINT SOUTH LOTTERY WINNERS START GETTING THE CALL

February 12, 2015 by editor 6 Comments

It takes a lot of time to lug granite up 30 flights

Last night at a local meeting of the Hunters Point Civic Association, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer announced that some of the HPS applicants had gotten word that they had won the lottery.

While the start of the notifications occurred about a month later than expected, the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Why? [Read more…] about HUNTERS POINT SOUTH LOTTERY WINNERS START GETTING THE CALL