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'TIS The Season when things really slow down in the news biz. It's when us veteran reporters usually hand over the reigns to the rookies and let'em try to squeeze blood from a stone. Which brings us to the announcement that a challenger has decided … [Continue reading] about ‘Tis The Slow Season In Long Island City
Several readers let me know that the windows are papered at BLVD, a winebar on Center Boulevard. Originally thought closed, it looks more like a renovation, which is exactly what the website says. … [Continue reading] about BLVD Renovating, Bellwether Changing
A Spanish tapas and wine bar called Casa Lola is the new restaurant coming to 47-46 Vernon Boulevard, formerly the home of Bella Via. Though the concept is new to Long Island City, in many ways this restaurant will be unique to New York City. … [Continue reading] about Casa Lola Will Be The New Restaurant In Bella Via Space
THANKSGIVING 2022 is here, yet another marker of the passage of time. And with that passage comes the inevitable changes to, and growth of, a neighborhood's structures. Every neighborhood. Typifying these changes is the news that a 1940's wood-frame … [Continue reading] about Chipping Away In Long Island City And Queens
TURKEY and stuffing and cranberry, oh my! Turkey and stuffing and cranberry, oh my! Turkey and stuffing and cranberry, oh man I could use something else! Is exactly what you will be saying come the middle of next weekend. How about soul food? But … [Continue reading] about ‘Arob’s Homestyle’ Brings Soul Food To Long Island City