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TENANT KING INVADES LONG ISLAND CITY

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Don't be scared of the blue shorts, they do not bite.
Don’t be scared of the blue shirts, they do not bite and just want to help you

Men and women in blue suede shirts emblazoned with the logo “Tenant King” have invaded LIC.  What is Tenant King?  Basically a community bulletin board for Long Island City.

We wrote about the company’s local founders and provenance back in March.  Four months later and we noticed their young employees canvassing the town, promoting the site, and signing up users.  The traffic on the website has expanded considerably in the last few months, and I could not help but think how it tucks in perfectly with the desire to [Read more…] about TENANT KING INVADES LONG ISLAND CITY

LOOKOUT LIC, HERE COMES THE MASSES

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In LIC we get fireworks on many nights. Nevertheless, next year this should be the backdrop for Macy's Fourth of July.
In LIC we get spectacles on many nights. Nevertheless, next year this should be the backdrop for Macy’s Fourth of July.

The Porta Potty’s have been stationed, the police barricades delivered, and the “No Parking” signs posted along Center Boulevard.  The table has been set and the weather looks like it will cooperate for tomorrow nights fireworks.  But if you are reading this and planning on attending, [Read more…] about LOOKOUT LIC, HERE COMES THE MASSES

WILL THE 2014 MACY’S FIREWORKS BE VISIBLE FROM QUEENS?

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The smokestacks in the background are the halfway point to the fireworks barge
The smokestacks in the background are the halfway point to the fireworks barge

The Oval in Hunters Point South is two and a half miles from the Manhattan Bridge, and the shortest distance between Queens and the northern most fireworks barge in this year’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display.  With that in mind, to what extent will those staying in Long Island City for the Fourth actually be able to see the fireworks?  Frankly I haven’t a clue.  So I’ve decided not to gamble, and instead have leased my friend Roman’s yacht to get me and one hundred of my nearest and dearest in the mix, after which we’ll hightail it down to Rio for the World Cup Finals. ((Where else?))  As for those contemplating staying in Long Island City for the show, will it be worth it? [Read more…] about WILL THE 2014 MACY’S FIREWORKS BE VISIBLE FROM QUEENS?