So, in the holiday news vacuum Bloomberg puts out a big story about how condos are coming to little-old LIC. Not to pop your bubble, but … [Continue reading] about A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR LIC: CONDOS COMING
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR LIC: CONDOS COMING
WINTER SOLSTICE PARADE, CLOTHING OPTIONAL
Like a deer in winter, the pickings in the news forest are slim pre-Christmas. So I'm forced to tweak a little to spur interest. Yes, there is a Winter Solstice Parade in LIC this Sunday, December 21 at 3pm. As for its being clothing optional, … [Continue reading] about WINTER SOLSTICE PARADE, CLOTHING OPTIONAL
AVALON INFLICTS HUGE RENT HIKE ON TENANT, MORE TO COME ON CENTER BLVD?
This weekend I was told by a long term tenant in Avalon South, that they recently received a 25% rent renewal hike. While this was an atypically high boost, a few quick checks with others revealed increases in the range of 6-7% for Avalon tenants, … [Continue reading] about AVALON INFLICTS HUGE RENT HIKE ON TENANT, MORE TO COME ON CENTER BLVD?
QUEENS IS #1 IN 2015? NO SURPRISE THERE
Half a lifetime ago, I backpacked around Europe. There were no smartphones, there was no Yelp or Expedia, nor were there no laptops or internet cafes. There was simply a book, a single book, that every other young person touring the … [Continue reading] about QUEENS IS #1 IN 2015? NO SURPRISE THERE
LONG ISLAND CITY YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUE AND KIDS BASKETBALL COMING IN JANUARY
As we all know, Long Island City is a great place to live. Yet due to its nascency, there are several crucial resources that have yet to emerge. One of these is a locally-based youth sports program for kids over five years old. So I have decided … [Continue reading] about LONG ISLAND CITY YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUE AND KIDS BASKETBALL COMING IN JANUARY