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In case you missed it, there is a soccer craze going on in the U.S. Since the opening rounds of the World Cup last month, the sport has finally caught on with the American public. While it has been gaining momentum with participants for about 30 … [Continue reading] about U.S. SOCCER CRAZE HITS THE OVAL IN HUNTERS POINT SOUTH
The fat lady is clearing her throat. According to the Times Ledger, the demolition of 5Pointz will begin in August per the owner Jerry Wolkoff. He also stated that he expects the two 40+ story rental towers to be completed in 2016. Someday will we … [Continue reading] about 5POINTZ COMING DOWN IN AUGUST, MU RAMEN HEADING UP TO BOSTON
Men and women in blue suede shirts emblazoned with the logo "Tenant King" have invaded LIC. What is Tenant King? Basically a community bulletin board for Long Island City. We wrote about the company's local founders and provenance back in … [Continue reading] about TENANT KING INVADES LONG ISLAND CITY
Not much local news to speak about, unless you like food. Oh you do? And drink too, in copious amounts? Well then, here's a few things that may be of interest. … [Continue reading] about WEEKEND GORGING IN LIC
Lace up your high-tops and practice your hook shot, a 3x3 basketball tournament is coming to the courts on 48th Avenue and it is open to all. It is being organized by the LIC YMCA and will take place on July 19 & 20. Here are the details: … [Continue reading] about 3×3 HOOPS TOURNEY COMING TO COURTS ON 48TH AVENUE