Not much local news to speak about, unless you like food. Oh you do? And drink too, in copious amounts? Well then, here’s a few things that may be of interest. [Read more…] about WEEKEND GORGING IN LIC
WEEKEND GORGING IN LIC
3×3 HOOPS TOURNEY COMING TO COURTS ON 48TH AVENUE
Lace up your high-tops and practice your hook shot, a 3×3 basketball tournament is coming to the courts on 48th Avenue and it is open to all. It is being organized by the LIC YMCA and will take place on July 19 & 20.
Here are the details: [Read more…] about 3×3 HOOPS TOURNEY COMING TO COURTS ON 48TH AVENUE
LOOKOUT LIC, HERE COMES THE MASSES
The Porta Potty’s have been stationed, the police barricades delivered, and the “No Parking” signs posted along Center Boulevard. The table has been set and the weather looks like it will cooperate for tomorrow nights fireworks. But if you are reading this and planning on attending, [Read more…] about LOOKOUT LIC, HERE COMES THE MASSES
DINING AL FRESCO IN LONG ISLAND CITY
LIC’s 2014 Spring battle over the use of restaurant’s backyards, has gotten citywide attention now that summer is here. Yesterday, The Daily News published an article highlighting Alobar’s and 51st Bakery & Cafe rejections so far of their use. Adding fuel to the fire, the story disclosed that:
“The Buildings Department approved plans at 51st Bakery and Café and then backpedaled after receiving an anonymous complaint saying the business did not have a proper certificate of occupancy to open the garden.”
Hmm, the timing sounds a little fishy to me, might it be an inside job?
Anyway, while Community Board 2 is still in its exploratory phase regarding the use of restaurant’s backyards ((which is expected to be completed around the same time as the library)), there are a few new options for dining al fresco this summer. [Read more…] about DINING AL FRESCO IN LONG ISLAND CITY
LONG ISLAND CITY: SOON TO BE A 3-BAKERY TOWN
Nothing puts a town on the map like a local bakery. Astoria has Rose and Joe’s, a traditional old-school Italian bakery. Greenpoint has Peter Pan, an old-fashioned donut shop manned by young Polish women in uniforms. Williamsburg has Fortunato Brothers, a pasticerria that transports you back to 1970’s Brooklyn, and where cannolis are to dessert, what pasta is to dinner: a midway point. As in “I’ll have the tiramisu and a slice of cheesecake, and throw in a cannoli …or two.” [Read more…] about LONG ISLAND CITY: SOON TO BE A 3-BAKERY TOWN