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ANOTHER LOVE NOTE TO QUEENS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

August 27, 2015 by editor 1 Comment

All quiet on the rooftops this time of year

The New York Times has written another love letter to Queens with an article touting the borough as a hot tourist destination. The gist of the story is [Read more…] about ANOTHER LOVE NOTE TO QUEENS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

YOUNG MAN DIES AFTER FALLING FROM AVALON RIVERVIEW NORTH

July 30, 2015 by editor 67 Comments

A young male fell to his death Tuesday night around 10pm, after apparently [Read more…] about YOUNG MAN DIES AFTER FALLING FROM AVALON RIVERVIEW NORTH

THE SCOURGE OF LIC, AND BEYOND

July 16, 2015 by editor 3 Comments

About a month ago, we received a story idea and a picture from a reader. It concerned cigarette butts and the general attitude of smokers not to treat them as trash. Though this might be considered more of a national or worldwide subject, because many residents in LIC [Read more…] about THE SCOURGE OF LIC, AND BEYOND

BRING ON THE LIC WEEKEND

July 10, 2015 by editor Leave a Comment

Manhattan Henge returns to LIC this Sunday, as do the kayakers

There is a lot of news to read below, none of it significant. Instead here are a few recommendations to consider in taking advantage of the nice weather projected for LIC this weekend. [Read more…] about BRING ON THE LIC WEEKEND

MACY’S FIREWORKS IN LIC: WHAT IT WAS LIKE LAST NIGHT

July 5, 2015 by editor 4 Comments

Hunters Point South Park walled off to all but VIP's — Hunters Point South Park walled off to all but VIP’s and Press

The anticipation builds, 20 minutes before the start

It's All Over Now Baby Blue — It’s All Over Now Baby Blue

Beautiful weather, moderate temperatures and no wind, set the tone for a perfect return of the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks to Long Island City. Groups started trickling in around 3pm and by six pm there was [Read more…] about MACY’S FIREWORKS IN LIC: WHAT IT WAS LIKE LAST NIGHT