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Real estate takes center stage in LIC once again. A recent study indicates that rents in LIC are catching up to those in Manhattan and now lease at only an 11% discount. There are probably a lot of moving pieces in that calculation, but it sounds … [Continue reading] about LIC REAL ESTATE TRENDS AND ZONING THOUGHTS
Back in May, when we last checked in on the local public school situation, the status of PS78Q's remaining K-8 was in question. … [Continue reading] about THE SCHOOL THING, AHHH
Every year at this time, I write that this week is the best one of the 52 to be a New Yorker ((Boy I used to really be a decent writer. I also once had a life. What happened?)) and to live in Long Island City. In 2015, it all collapses into a … [Continue reading] about THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
We received a rumor that Cafe Henri is finalizing its plans to move out of its current location on Vernon Boulevard and into Related's new building on Center Boulevard, Hunters Point Commons ((the bigger, orange all-affordable housing tower across … [Continue reading] about CAFE HENRI LEAVING VERNON FOR CENTER BOUEVARD
Thank goodness for the Mets, without whom I'd be hard pressed to find any worthy local news this week. Is it a coincidence that they made the World Series in the same exact year that Queens was named the top tourist destination in the country? I … [Continue reading] about MEN’S INDOOR PICKUP BASKETBALL COMES TO LIC