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Big changes have come to LIC. First, the long-vacant red-brick building on 48th Avenue between 5th Street and Vernon Boulevard lost it's scaffolding and revealed it's new facade. In addition to modern windows and a sandblasted exterior, … [Continue reading] about REVEALING THE NEW FACE OF LONG ISLAND CITY
“Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.” Jerry Garcia on why he doesn't (didn't) vote THE NYC Marathon has come and gone and now it's dark out when we leave work. That means it's time for middle school basketball! … [Continue reading] about MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN LIC & ELECTION 2016
CITY officials unveiled potential streetcar routes for the proposed BQX connector in a presentation yesterday. Long Island City options include 21st Street into Jackson Avenue, 11th Street, or Vernon Boulevard. All the plusses and minuses are laid … [Continue reading] about CITY ANNOUNCES BQX STREETCAR ROUTES IN LIC, NEW BRIDGE?
IT doesn't happen often, but there is a new listing for a townhouse in the landmarked section of 45th Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets. It's got 2,800 square feet over 5 stories, and has a backyard. It's currently split into a pair of 2-bedroom … [Continue reading] about RARE TOWNHOUSE UP FOR SALE ON ICONIC 45TH AVENUE IN LIC
It's going to be another week of declining NFL ratings, as the annual LIC Halloween Parade takes place this Sunday. It starts at 2:30 and convenes in front of the 108th Precinct House on 50th Avenue, where all children will be biometrically scanned … [Continue reading] about LIC HALLOWEEN PARADE SUNDAY & MORE