As we all know, Long Island City is a great place to live. Yet due to its nascency, there are several crucial resources that have yet to emerge. One of these is a locally-based youth sports program for kids over five years old. So I have decided to form one. It will have a very modest start this winter with a [Read more…] about LONG ISLAND CITY YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUE AND KIDS BASKETBALL COMING IN JANUARY
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MASSIVE NEW REC CENTER COMING TO HUNTERS POINT
This is all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago.
A new recreation center is coming to Hunters Point, and will be lodged at the base of Hunters Point South (HPS) Phase 2. The 44,000-square-foot space will offer tons of amenities: two pools, including a lap pool and a rec pool with a large slide and water features, a large gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and indoor sports clinics, a wellness center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, large group [Read more…] about MASSIVE NEW REC CENTER COMING TO HUNTERS POINT
NFL VETERAN LOVES LIVING IN LONG ISLAND CITY
Come the end of summer, all eyes in America start to focus on the upcoming NFL season, or at least that is what the major networks are hoping. Long Island City is no exception, as the multi-region makeup of the neighborhood is exhibited by all the different jerseys sported here on Sundays in the Fall. Anyone who has lived in a tower for a few years, has heard the roar of another apartment in the middle of the afternoon (or evening), indicating a touchdown, interception, or big stop has occurred. So we thought it was a good time to check in with former NFL running back and fellow LIC resident, Tony Richardson, to get his perspective on the game and the upcoming season.
Tony spent a whopping 16 years in the league. As a fullback, he punched holes for the likes of Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Priest Holmes, and Marcus Allen. In addition, he played for Auburn during their undefeated season in 1993. Nowadays, the four-time Pro-Bowler calls Long Island City home. When I first met Tony earlier this year [Read more…] about NFL VETERAN LOVES LIVING IN LONG ISLAND CITY
U.S. SOCCER CRAZE HITS THE OVAL IN HUNTERS POINT SOUTH
In case you missed it, there is a soccer craze going on in the U.S. Since the opening rounds of the World Cup last month, the sport has finally caught on with the American public. While it has been gaining momentum with participants for about 30 years, the explosive viewership of the latest Cup has led to a huge interest in actually playing the game. Nowhere is this more indicative than [Read more…] about U.S. SOCCER CRAZE HITS THE OVAL IN HUNTERS POINT SOUTH
3×3 HOOPS TOURNEY COMING TO COURTS ON 48TH AVENUE
Lace up your high-tops and practice your hook shot, a 3×3 basketball tournament is coming to the courts on 48th Avenue and it is open to all. It is being organized by the LIC YMCA and will take place on July 19 & 20.
Here are the details: [Read more…] about 3×3 HOOPS TOURNEY COMING TO COURTS ON 48TH AVENUE