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EGGS 2018

March 23, 2018 by editor 2 Comments

Easter rituals or Eastern rituals, it's all in LIC — Easter rituals or Eastern victuals, it’s all in LIC

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

THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF HUNTERS POINT

January 10, 2018 by editor 5 Comments

Despite the delays and cost overruns at the Hunters Point Library, I personally like it. I know that not everyone in the neighborhood shares my sentiment, some thinking it an overpriced folly and others questioning the need for any new libraries in the 21st century. But grand projects that may come across as impractical or wasteful at onset, can sometimes transcend their original purpose, as well as transform a neighborhood if the conceptualization of it is on target. Though we won’t really know for another year about the final outcome, I’m optimistic that the decision to build it will be proven correct.

Yet underlying the creation of the Hunters Point Library, is a dirty little secret: [Read more…] about THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF HUNTERS POINT

1ST ANNUAL LIC HOOPS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

July 18, 2017 by editor 1 Comment

This Saturday and Sunday from 9am until noon the 1st Annual LIC Hoops Basketball Tournament for kids and adults will take place at the Gantry Plaza State Park courts on 48th Avenue. The adults bracket on Saturday is completely sold out, but there are slots left for the kids tournament on Sunday. It is free and open to boys and girls, but parents must pre-register their children and submit signed waivers.

Now, while the odds that your child will ever make it to the NBA Finals are beyond minuscule, there’s a 50/50 chance that [Read more…] about 1ST ANNUAL LIC HOOPS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND

WINNERS AND WHINERS AND SCENES FROM THE JULY 4 WKND IN LIC

July 3, 2017 by editor Leave a Comment

Thank you for coming J.Lo, but what's w/ the 6 Train? — This is Queens J.Lo, lose the 6 Train

This is all they have in Dutch Kills playground, but no whining

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players

WHILE the majority of readers are in Martha’s Tucket, Northampton, and the Jawsy Shore, those who have stuck around have experienced the unusual dichotomy of the calm before the storm and other non-everyday happenings. Take J.Lo for example – as nice as summer getaways are, watching her do her thing in front of the midtown skyline on a beautiful night is also a treat. Unless of course you’re one of the handful of people in [Read more…] about WINNERS AND WHINERS AND SCENES FROM THE JULY 4 WKND IN LIC

WAITING FOR J.LO

June 30, 2017 by editor Leave a Comment

J.Lo's playground with Marcus' restaurant in back — J.Lo’s playground with Marcus’ restaurant in way back

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness – Oscar Wilde

ALL of LIC is eagerly awaiting the arrival of J.Lo tonight. Not only does it re-confirm our town as the center of the universe, but it’s also the start of the biggest weekend of the year here – not to mention the weekend in general. In that manner, might “J.Lo” be a metaphor for life?

While Jennifer Lopez is a huge star and a consummate professional, that can’t necessarily be said for a select few in the [Read more…] about WAITING FOR J.LO