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DID THE NY TIMES GRAB A LEDE FROM LICTALK?

June 9, 2014 by editor 2 Comments

Or is it lead? I don’t know, what do you think this is, a newspaper? Well whatever you want to call LICtalk, as everyone in the city knows there are two news sources of record in this city: us and The New York Times. While I must admit that they are a formidable competitor, sometimes it’s necessary to share the spotlight, especially on a controversial topic where the narrative is seemingly aligned. Anyway, yesterday The Times published an article entitled “Affordable Housing That’s Very Costly.” This came five days after my story about the fairness of Hunters Point South being set aside as affordable housing. While both of us questioned the use of ultra-luxury apartments for subsidized shelter, probably the biggest difference in the two tales was [Read more…] about DID THE NY TIMES GRAB A LEDE FROM LICTALK?

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2014 HAS COMETH TO LIC

May 23, 2014 by editor 1 Comment

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

QUEENS BEER WEEK AND LIC EASTER EGG HUNT NEXT WEEK

April 9, 2014 by editor Leave a Comment

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”

December 17, 2013 by editor 10 Comments

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!

October 29, 2013 by editor 5 Comments

The Fall Classic? Summer's but a distant memory. — The Fall Classic? Summer’s but a distant memory.

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