LIC FOLLOW-UPS

I couldn’t help but feel saddened frustrated regarding my idea to raze Queensbridge, when I read that the city is throwing $100 million into attacking the mold problem at our public housing projects.  A large portion of this money is earmarked for Queensbridge, as is $100 million that Albany is pitching in, and if that is not enough “the mayor announced that his administration will provide an additional $200 million over the following two years.”  C’mon guys ‘n gal, $400 million just for roofing and mold?  The project will still be a lousy place to live and raise kids after this expenditure. Tear’em down already, start new, and build higher.

//Meanwhile, the hunt for l’il red schoolhouse in LIC continues.  Every plot of land from bridge to creek and from the River to Sunnyside has been considered for erecting another school.  And so it shall be, by 2023.

De Blasio Announces Queensbridge Houses to Receive Major Roof Repairs – major!

7 Things to Know About Sending Your Kid to a Gifted and Talented School – “Many parents covet the citywide programs because they extend at least through eighth grade, which means no stressful middle school applications”

Tables for Two in NY’er, Profiles Astoria Seafood – which is actually in LIC now

Planned Parenthood Cuts Ribbon in Court Square – brand new 14,000 sq ft facility

Please Beer With Us – because every week is beer week in Queens

NY Times Gives LIC’s Paper Factory Hotel a Review – “the Paper Factory offers an exceptionally friendly staff and a more sophisticated experience than other”