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
THE SCHOOL THING, AHHH
THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
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
CAFE HENRI LEAVING VERNON FOR CENTER BOUEVARD
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
MEN’S INDOOR PICKUP BASKETBALL COMES TO LIC
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
MOTHER OF DOG MAUL VICTIM SPEAKS OUT
Last night on the ABC and CBS 11 o'clock news, the mother of the girl who was mauled by a dog on Center Boulevard was interviewed. In one of the lead stories on both channels ((it was the lead story on CBS - good thing the Mets were off last … [Continue reading] about MOTHER OF DOG MAUL VICTIM SPEAKS OUT