They’re piling in the back seat
They’re generating steam heat
Pulsating to the back beat
The Blitzkrieg Bop.
This Sunday would have been Joey Ramone’s 62nd birthday. Born Jeffry Hyman and raised in Forest Hills, the name Ramone stems from a story that Paul McCartney briefly used the stage name “Paul Ramone” during the Beatles early days when the band was known as the Silver Beetles. Whenever I think of the Queens of yesterday, for some reason the Ramones are the first thing that come to mind. Joey died twelve years ago, I’m not sure he would recognize Queens in 2013.
On a lighter note, the weekend is here and we’ve got other thoughts and news to ponder. First of all, as we tweeted yesterday(that’s a subtle hint to follow LICtalk on twitter), according to the architect the new Hunters Point South waterfront park is scheduled to open in July. Don’t hold us to it though. Then, Long Island City is this week’s target in The New York Times “The Hunt” real estate column. Read all about LIC residents Chaz and Marni King’s apartment search, and see why life as they know it is about to be over. Next up is a reminder that the LIC Arts Open is in full stride this weekend. Nothing makes me ponder more than a looking at a great piece of art. Especially those of my favorite artist, Rorschach. Finally, The Friends of Gantry Park are throwing a 15th Anniversary Party for the park this Sunday, May 19, from Noon to 2pm at 48th Ave and Center Boulevard. And here’s the best part: There will be cake! Happy Birthday Joey.
Hunters Point South Waterfront Park Will Open This July – from LICtalk’s mouth, to god’s ears
Long Island City Is Where? – a fellow patient gushed about Long Island City “Where is that?” Mr. King wondered.
LIC Art Show Opens Eyes to Neighborhood’s Growing Talent – wait a minute, didn’t I make almost this exact same statement two days ago? “They hope to be able to compete with the art scene in the Manhattan neighborhoods of Chelsea and SoHo one day.” What flattery!
NYC’s 8 Best BBQ Joints – John Brown’s Smokehouse makes the cut
Contest to Crown Queens Funniest Comedian – at Laughing Devil Comedy Club on Saturday
LICmom says
May 17, 2013 at 4:46 pmThat’s great news on the opening of Hunters Point South Park. More pressing though is the status of Shady Park. I thought I read somewhere that it would be taken care of by spring, but it’s almost Memorial Day and nothing has transpired. Does anyone have an update?
AnonyMom says
May 17, 2013 at 7:53 pmYou’re right LICmom, this time of the year is exactly when we, and the kids, need the shade. Time for the responsible parties to get with it.
Love this blog by the way.
Queensie says
May 18, 2013 at 9:43 amSo instead of fireworks on the East River in July, we get a new park. I’ll take it. Any more trade-offs in the offing?
anonymous says
May 18, 2013 at 5:36 pmOnce the politicians and press were finished with their photo op they moved onto the next crisis.