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Last week a reader wrote to me telling of a big controversy in LIC about which I was unaware: the push to implement alternate-side of the street parking so the streets can be cleaned regularly. He positioned it as those who are for it want … [Continue reading] about CONTROVERSY, INDIFFERENCE, AND COMMENTS
Geez, it is not even Halloween and they are already dumping 7 train closures on us. It keeps getting earlier and earlier every year, might it be due to global warming? Nah, probably just aging as these old rails need lots of nursing. For you … [Continue reading] about 7 TRAIN WEEKEND CLOSINGS ANNOUNCED – STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT
Every Sunday morning, two worlds collide in Murray Park. Soccer players from Central America use the playing field for a full roster of side by side doubleheaders. While the men are competing, their spouses, girlfriends, and young children … [Continue reading] about MURRAY PARK CONVERGENCE
I'm feeling ornery, which is unusual because this feeling tends to come more often at the beginning of a work week than at the end. Maybe I'm just jonesing for a little Oktoberfest, or maybe it's the actual LIC news this week. Take for example the … [Continue reading] about LIBRARY MAY, HORSE MEAT NAY, DICKEY YAY!
Organ meat lovers your ship has come in, M Wells Dinette is opening at MoMA PS1 this Thursday. In addition, another outpost from the M Wells dynasty, a steakhouse, is expected to open ...well that is a good question. According to the two stories … [Continue reading] about M WELLS, M WELLS, M WELLS, SCHOOLS!