Or is it lead? I don’t know, what do you think this is, a newspaper? Well whatever you want to call LICtalk, as everyone in the city knows there are two news sources of record in this city: us and The New York Times. While I must admit that they are a formidable competitor, sometimes it’s necessary to share the spotlight, especially on a controversial topic where the narrative is seemingly aligned. Anyway, yesterday The Times published an article entitled “Affordable Housing That’s Very Costly.” This came five days after my story about the fairness of Hunters Point South being set aside as affordable housing. While both of us questioned the use of ultra-luxury apartments for subsidized shelter, probably the biggest difference in the two tales was my highlighting the similarity in income levels between the have’s and have-nots, by noting their juxtaposition in Long Island City; and his emphasis on the enormous subsidy which is inefficiently doled out to so few. I’ve got more to say on this topic, but for the time being I recommend you read his story, then re-read mine, and keep up the dialogue by commenting here.
Let’s move on to a less controversial topic, summer camp. Here are two local offerings given the stamp of approval by LIC moms:
Kick it LIC 2014 Soccer Mini-Camp – Olympic coach Trevor Daniel brings his teaching talents to LIC for one week only. Here is my story on the camp last year, it will run from August 11-15 this year in Gantry Park. Here are some details. For more information and sign-up contact kickitlic@gmail.com.
Kittens (2.5–4yrs) Time: 9:00 – 9:30am Fee: $50.00
Bobcats (4.5–6yrs) Time: 10:00 – 10:50am Fee: $125.00
Tigers (7–8yrs) Time: 10:30 – 12:30am Fee: $145.00
Lions (8+yrs) Time: 2:00 – 4:30pm Fee: $155.00
LIC YMCA Summer Camp:
We’ve checked out their open houses for Summer Camp ourselves(LICtalk reader). If you do not yet have plans for the summer, this might be a solid option for you. Age break outs; 4-5, 6-11, 12-14, and 14-16. A 2-week session ranges in price from $460-$515. Contact info below:
Deborah Colfer dcolfer@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2568 or 718-392-7932 – ext 6314 Day Camp Director
Affordable Housing That’s Very Costly – the cheapest 2-bedroom at 500 W. 30th is $5,800. That’s not Chelsea, it’s no man’s land.
3-Alarm Fire at Midtown TGI Friday’s Seen and Smelled in LIC – Oh, so that’s what that was. Check out the pic from LIC here.
Community Board is Producing Guidelines for Restaurant Back Yard Space – sounds like it’ll be allowed around the same time that the library is built…
Queens Designer is Creator of Swimwear for Miss USA Pageant – “I’m in love with New York and Long Island City offers so much space for us to work”
DC says
June 10, 2014 at 8:28 pmNot the affordable housing thing again. It’s a done deal already, move on guy.
JS says
June 15, 2014 at 4:33 pmI still say “lede”