And I’m outta here, but here’s a couple of notes that might be of interest if you’re sticking around for the weekend, and I’ll even throw in a rumor. [Read more…] about MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2014 HAS COMETH TO LIC
Kids
QUEENS BEER WEEK AND LIC EASTER EGG HUNT NEXT WEEK
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout,
We’ve been talkin’ ’bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out.
I’m goin’ to Jackson, I’m gonna mess around,
Yeah, I’m goin’ to Jackson,
Look out Jackson town.
How’s that for a twisted pairing? Eggs for the kids, beer for the ‘rents, sounds good to me. We’ve documented the explosion of the Queens beer scene over the last 24 months, but who knew there was a burgeoning Easter Egg Hunt frenzy in LIC? [Read more…] about QUEENS BEER WEEK AND LIC EASTER EGG HUNT NEXT WEEK
“NO GIFTS PLEASE”
On January 1, 1994, China devalued its currency by 50% in a single day, and since then has experienced a manufacturing boom …in modern times there never has been free trade with China; the US has already been in a trade war for nearly two decades; and it is the only time in this nation’s history it surrendered without ever firing a shot. The United States lost six million jobs, indebted itself to China by $1.4 trillion, and received in return a host of consumer goods, many of which now reside in landfills across the country. -Paul Tudor Jones
Now that the year is about to turn, the parents of LIC will be starting a whole new round of birthdays for their kids. In return for cake, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, and meet n’ greets with Eli Manning and Beyonce; young guests (or their custodians/handmaidens) are expected to bring a gift for the birthday child. While this is a time-honored tradition, I couldn’t help but wonder, having witnessed this orgiastic display firsthand(as a journalist), if maybe it hasn’t become a bit of an anachronism in the 21st century? [Read more…] about “NO GIFTS PLEASE”
HALLOWEEN + NYC MARATHON = AWESOME WEEKEND!
Okay folks, it’s take two for the best weekend in New York. Twelve months prior, we were so rudely interrupted by Sandy, but this year it’s all systems go. Here’s my piece from last year, explaining exactly why it’s the best weekend to be a New Yorker. Re-read it, commit it to memory, then live it. That’s all.
The second most famous Halloween Parade in NYC takes place right here in LIC. It features the next generation of A-Rod’s, Madoff’s, and Miley Cyrus’. It starts at 4:45pm at Gantry Park on October 31st. Don’t forget your cameras, this is history in the making.
Oh, and if you want to read something really scary, check out all the real estate links below.
47th Road Project – just west of Vernon Blvd. Check out the diagrams and simulated facade from local architect Robert Wilkanowski.
Real Estate Developers Are Excited About Queens – developers also thought that Queens was poised to see the most residential growth.
Hunters Point South’s First Affordable Towers Are Rising – the latest pics, from Curbed
Renovated LIC Row House to Feature Storm-Resistant Features – which practically guarantees we won’t have another Sandy for a century.
Final Bids for Court Square Development Requested – asking $23.5 million, paid $10 mil two years ago
Judge Grants Artists Injunction to Block Demolition of 5Pointz – what did Yogi say about it being over?
Bikers to Get Dedicated Lane on Pulaski Bridge – the foot and bike traffic has gotten so big, it’s needed
Suspect Punches Woman in Face and Tries to Rob Her in LIC – happened on 44th Drive
LIC-based Skyline Restoration Among Crain’s 50 Fastest Growing NYC Companies
LIC TIDBITS
Snooze Alert – My candidness will keep me in penury. I mean, how am I supposed to sell news with a headline like the one above and then a warning to readers that I don’t have anything very interesting to tell them? Simple, by keeping it short. Let’s share a few local activities and then get right to the news.
We are excited to announce the launching of SOUL Karate with our first offering of classes beginning October 16 in Long Island City!Please visit soulkarate.com to check out the class descriptions, instructor bio, registration information, and more. Feel free to leave comments, or questions on the page…your feedback is appreciated! The LIC Fall 2013 session will be 9 weekly classes running on Wednesdays from October 16 through December 18 at the New York Irish Center located at 1040 Jackson Avenue.
On Tuesday 15 October at 4pm, the LIC Community Garden will be launching its Little Free Library. Little Free Libraries are local community based and run book exchanges, that are springing up all over the world, from Perth, Australia to Anchorage, Alaska, and everywhere in between. You can find out more about Little Free Libraries at littlefreelibrary.org. The Community Garden’s Library will be themed around children’s books.
Teen Skateboarder Dies after Falling Underneath a Truck – 18-year old from Sunnyside
Garde Robe: High End Clothes Storage – the NYT writes up a local biz that charges more to store your clothes than it costs to rent an apartment in LIC.
$18 Day Pass for The Cliffs at Long Island City – Grand Opening Saturday, October 5th
Ravel Hotel Plans $10 Million Expansion – it’ll have an ice rink. Check out these pics!
Rockrose, M Wells Beef Up Court Square Foodie Cred – the restaurant will supposedly be the attraction that brings renters to the thousands of new apartments they’re building
Long Island City Is Having a Moment – this guy’s a little late to the party, see the opening sentence. The rest pretty much reads as a love letter to Justin Elghanayan and Rockrose, like he was so smitten just to get an interview.
Renters Start Your Engines: Apartments Are Scarce and The Competition is Fierce – this guy needs to subscribe to LICtalk. He is so three months ago!
Developer Shows Off Star of the New LIC – more on the new amenities by TF Cornerstone