Chilled wine or champagne? That's a tough choice, it really depends on how I'm feeling and in which direction I want the night, or day, to go. Either way, I should have taken this week off too, as there is still a paucity of LIC news to report. … [Continue reading] about LABOR DAY WEEKEND: CHOICES, BUT NOT MUCH NEWS
SUMMER’S END
Jet lagged and exhausted, I will get straight to the news. As expected, not much happened in LIC in my absence, but already the calendar is heating up for the fall social season, per the final two stories. Oh to be a debutante again! Hunters Point … [Continue reading] about SUMMER’S END
AU REVOIR LONG ISLAND CITY
Hit "Publish", go downstairs and get a cab, and I am off for my annual August jaunt to St. Tropez! Oh man, where are all the taxis? It's a good thing I live in Queens and have 45 minutes before my flight to Nice takes off from JFK. Anyway, I am … [Continue reading] about AU REVOIR LONG ISLAND CITY
LIC, WE HAVE A PROBLEM
Last night there was a meeting of CEDC 30(Community Education District Council 30 in Queens) and as promised here is my second hand summary, and more importantly, my interpretation and thoughts on all this. There were about 15 attendees and the … [Continue reading] about LIC, WE HAVE A PROBLEM
LONG ISLAND CITY GETS ITS 15 MINUTES IN THE NY TIMES …BUT STILL AN ETERNITY IN LICTALK
Before we get to an analysis of the NY Times "Living-In" article from yesterday's real estate section, I owe all you readers with an interest in the LIC school situation a small apology. It seems that the meeting Wednesday evening may or may not be … [Continue reading] about LONG ISLAND CITY GETS ITS 15 MINUTES IN THE NY TIMES …BUT STILL AN ETERNITY IN LICTALK