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PS 78Q PTA STEPS IT UP FOR 2014/15

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New school year, new agenda
New school year, new school attitude

 

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. – Nora Roberts

Right out of the school gate, PS 78 has decided to take the route of several highly sought after public schools in Manhattan and put in the big ask.  This week, the parents of students attending the school, received a letter outlining the fundraising initiatives of the PTA, and in it they specifically requested [Read more…] about PS 78Q PTA STEPS IT UP FOR 2014/15

DISCO DREAMS, REAL ESTATE REALITIES

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After 37 years, Tony Manero came back over the Queensboro Bridge to disco
After 37 years, Tony Manero came back over the Queensboro Bridge to hit the disco

Friday night was a typically perfect early fall evening on the waterfront.  As luck would have it, the Silent Disco was held.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of the initiator and promoter, Jimmy Van Schrager, throngs of locals turned out and the event was a stellar success.  In fact, I could not help but think that the President of Lincoln Center, Jed Bernstein, who kicked off the party, would have sincerely liked to [Read more…] about DISCO DREAMS, REAL ESTATE REALITIES

NFL VETERAN LOVES LIVING IN LONG ISLAND CITY

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Tony in his hometown
Tony in his new hometown

Come the end of summer, all eyes in America start to focus on the upcoming NFL season, or at least that is what the major networks are hoping.  Long Island City is no exception, as the multi-region makeup of the neighborhood is exhibited by all the different jerseys sported here on Sundays in the Fall.  Anyone who has lived in a tower for a few years, has heard the roar of another apartment in the middle of the afternoon (or evening), indicating a touchdown, interception, or big stop has occurred.  So we thought it was a good time to check in with former NFL running back and fellow LIC resident, Tony Richardson, to get his perspective on the game and the upcoming season.

Tony spent a whopping 16 years in the league.  As a fullback, he punched holes for the likes of Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Priest Holmes, and Marcus Allen.  In addition, he played for Auburn during their undefeated season in 1993.  Nowadays, the four-time Pro-Bowler calls Long Island City home.  When I first met Tony earlier this year [Read more…] about NFL VETERAN LOVES LIVING IN LONG ISLAND CITY

HERE COMES THE NEWS, AND ONE OF THEM IS NOT SO PRETTY

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Autumn arrives in LIC

 

Fall is back in the air, and with it comes the return of the journalists.  That’s a good thing because I am tired of having to script original content.  Some of it is a rehash: Bierocracy, PS78 start times, available land is expensive.  Some of it anticipated: HPS kicking off applications, Community Board 2 meeting notes, Station LIC preview, and some of it new but not earth shattering.

Then comes something fun, or funny, which is on the periphery of being a hoax, but probably isn’t. [Read more…] about HERE COMES THE NEWS, AND ONE OF THEM IS NOT SO PRETTY