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Recently the mother of a two-year old wrote to ask me how she could get more involved in community affairs, especially vis-a-vis her child. Though I found it somewhat ironic that of all people she should be asking The Editor, I also let it go to my … [Continue reading] about THE LIC BIRTHDAY PARTY CIRCUIT
So where were we before we got so rudely interrupted? Oh yes, nowhere. The news situation in LIC remains static, which given current events and the adage "No news is good news," is probably for the best. Instead, this past week we were provided … [Continue reading] about THE CHANGING FACE OF WESTERN QUEENS
We received a rumor from a reader that the parcel on Vernon Boulevard containing Costco has been sold, and that this branch will close next year. He goes on to say that … [Continue reading] about IS COSTCO LEAVING LONG ISLAND CITY?
And by break, I mean there really isn't any. As in the news is taking a rest, siesta, maybe even a hiatus. Oh sure, I could write about something very mundane or stir up a trivial controversy, but I'll happily leave that fodder for others who come … [Continue reading] about LIC NEWS BREAK
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