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THE Mets are in first place – it must be April! In conjunction with that we’ve trotted out the hackneyed title above, which basically means there’s no local news of import. Unless of course you’re a foodie [Read more…] about SPRING HAS SPRUNG 2018!
“Enjoy every sandwich” ((in an interview the musician Warren Zevon did on the Late Show with David Letterman following Zevon’s having been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Letterman asked Zevon if there was anything he understood now, facing his own mortality, that he didn’t before. Zevon replied, “Just how much you’re supposed to enjoy every sandwich.”))
A whole lotta news happened here while I was guzzling away on the beach during Spring Break. There’s no craft beer where I went, just Bud Light during the day and Fireball at night. With heavy doses of that combo you don’t even need a motel room. Would you like to see pictures? No? Well then let’s talk sandwiches! [Read more…] about THE SANDWICH KING IS COMING TO VERNON BOULEVARD!
Just when you thought her hour and 15 minutes of fame were over, Stephanie Clifford storms back into the limelight by announcing she will be seeking the City Council seat in District 26 currently held by Jimmy Van Bramer when he’s forced to leave in 2020 due to term limits.
While she currently has no affiliation with Long Island City whatsoever, like every resident she recognizes the opportunity and high visibility of being directly across from the heart of Manhattan. “Since TF Avalon is currently offering 3 months free rent on every lease, it’s so much more affordable on this side of the river. Plus I hear you can pay-in-kind.” In addition, [Read more…] about STEPHANIE CLIFFORD TO RUN FOR JVB’s CITY COUNCIL SEAT
The news cycle is slowing down in Long Island City just in time for the Easter/Passover break. The only real stories below deal with ‘other’ areas/aspects of the town. So put aside restaurant openings and school capacity during Holy Week and see how the other [Read more…] about THE OTHER LONG ISLAND CITY
AS everyone knows Christmas falls on December 25, St. Patty’s on March 17, and Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, but Easter is ever so elusive. Sure I know it’s on a Sunday, but that can land anytime from late March until almost the end of April. This really messes with my vacation schedule – will it be ski-able in Verbier, too cold in Palm Beach, too hot in Anguilla???
Even more elusive than Easter Sunday, is the date of the Annual LIC Egg Hunt, and even more elusive than that is the sign-up date for your child for the egg hunt. [Read more…] about EGGS 2018