A hit & run driver who severely injured a scooter rider last week near Vernon Boulevard has turned himself in according to The New York Daily News.
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‘WHAT lurks behind the papered windows of the former Bierocracy space ((and prior to that a Sports Bar, and prior to that a steakhouse)) at 12-23 Jackson Avenue?’ has been a close second to ‘Will Trump run in 2024?’ as the question on everyone’s mind this summer in LIC. Now, LICtalk can reveal that the answer to this question is ‘Jungly.’ Leading to the question ‘What is Jungly?’
[Read more…] about Jungly To Open In Bierocracy Location On Jackson AvePost-July 4th Fireworks Blues In LIC
IN tracing the footsteps of my forebears down south, such as William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams, I could not help but take note that there are a lot of roadside fireworks stands in every state below the Mason Dixon line. And just like an accountant after April 15, or a retailer after December 25th, they all close after July 4.
[Read more…] about Post-July 4th Fireworks Blues In LICNext Up: Fourth of July 2022 In Long Island City
“Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bullfighters.”
Hemingway had the running of the bulls in Pamplona, The Editor has Fourth of July in Long Island City. Both annual events are rich in history and renowned worldwide. And both events have legendary chroniclers immersed in their subject matter. What more could you ask for LIC?
[Read more…] about Next Up: Fourth of July 2022 In Long Island CityPolimics LIC-Style
Juan Ardila looks to be the next NYC Assemblyman for LIC. He won the Democratic Primary held yesterday with fewer than 4,000 votes in a district with ~125,000 residents. Labeled a progressive and backed by Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, my guess is those votes at least had some strong convictions behind them, as for the other 121,000 residents…
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