Politics

City Looking At Master Plan For LIC’s Waterfront Post-Amazon

May 20, 2019 by editor 6 Comments

All three together at one time, only way it works

Thinkin’ of a master plan
‘Cuz ain’t nuthin’ but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper but still comin’ up with lint

NYC officials have been holding talks with property owners and leaders in Long Island City about joining forces and coming up with a master plan for the northern portion of the LIC Waterfront according to Politico via The Real Deal. This acreage includes the two lots that were part of the Amazon deal as well as the 5-acre plot just north coined ‘Lake Vernon.’

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Possible Candidate Emerges to Take on Gianaris

March 7, 2019 by editor 3 Comments

IF ever there was an elected political position ripe for the taking, New York State’s 12th District Senator seat would be it. Occupied by Mike Gianaris since 2010, this seemingly innocuous legislative role was thrust into the limelight by Amazon HQ2. Given Gianaris’ staunch opposition and the subsequent reversal by Amazon on LIC, …and Queens, backlash in the form of a challenger was all but inevitable. Now a potential candidate has emerged according to Crain’s New York. [Read more…] about Possible Candidate Emerges to Take on Gianaris

City Looks To Revive Prior Development Plans For HQ2 Site

February 22, 2019 by editor 4 Comments

Will there be people in Citi LIC come 2020?

New York City is looking at reviving prior development plans for the HQ2 site according to James Padgett the President of the Economic Development Corp (EDC) in [Read more…] about City Looks To Revive Prior Development Plans For HQ2 Site

A Horrible Day For Long Island City

February 14, 2019 by editor 22 Comments

Amazon has canceled its plans to build HQ2 in Long Island City.

Why? From the press release: [Read more…] about A Horrible Day For Long Island City

AMAZON IN LIC: THE OPPOSITION TO THE OPPOSITION COMETH

February 11, 2019 by editor 3 Comments

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

While Amazon HQ2 may or may not be a good deal for NYC, there is no question it’s a great deal for LIC.

Now that Amazon has called their bluff, it’s time for the two anti-HQ2 politicians representing Long Island City to stop grandstanding and come to the table with specific asks. Preferably ones that the neighborhood is rallying for and have so far been fully ignored by Amazon de Cuomo, such as [Read more…] about AMAZON IN LIC: THE OPPOSITION TO THE OPPOSITION COMETH