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WESTVILLE, a small local chain of fast casual restaurants, is opening a location at 43-12 Hunter Street in the heart of Court Square. If 43-12 Hunter Street doesn't ring a bell or conjure up an image denoting it to be the heart of Court Square, then … [Continue reading] about ‘Westville’ Casual Restaurant Coming to Court Square in LIC
WHILE I never considered myself a member of the 1% as it is traditionally defined, I do belong to a very select club here in Long Island City: those who drive to Trader Joe's to pick up their weekly provisions. … [Continue reading] about TD Bank Location In Court Square Sold For Development
OH my, we are a week and a half into Pumpkin Spice Latte month and I have yet to regale you with Autumn trappings. The Back to School freneticism has subsided, though as any parent knows it is never truly quelled. Next up on the Fall calendar is UN … [Continue reading] about September Arrives in Long Island City
THE final week of summer comes with some good news, and some less than good. First off, following in the footsteps of LICtalk, Florence Fabricant of The New York Times gives a shout out to 'Oh Calcutta,' the new Indian restaurant on Jackson Avenue. … [Continue reading] about ‘Oh Calcutta’ Indian Restaurant in LIC Gets NYT Write-up
SEVERAL weeks ago I received an email (blast) from our local Council Member Julie Won announcing a new 'Open Waterfront Access Plan for Long Island City.' This plan boils down to creating a continuous Riverwalk between Queensbridge Park and Gantry … [Continue reading] about Queensbridge to Gantry Riverwalk Yes! Cost?