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'WHAT lurks behind the papered windows of the former Bierocracy space ((and prior to that a Sports Bar, and prior to that a steakhouse)) at 12-23 Jackson Avenue?' has been a close second to 'Will Trump run in 2024?' as the question on everyone's mind … [Continue reading] about Jungly To Open In Bierocracy Location On Jackson Ave
IN tracing the footsteps of my forebears down south, such as William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams, I could not help but take note that there are a lot of roadside fireworks stands in every state below the Mason Dixon line. And just like an … [Continue reading] about Post-July 4th Fireworks Blues In LIC
“Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bullfighters.” Hemingway had the running of the bulls in Pamplona, The Editor has Fourth of July in Long Island City. Both annual events are rich in history and renowned worldwide. And both … [Continue reading] about Next Up: Fourth of July 2022 In Long Island City
Juan Ardila looks to be the next NYC Assemblyman for LIC. He won the Democratic Primary held yesterday with fewer than 4,000 votes in a district with ~125,000 residents. Labeled a progressive and backed by Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, my guess is those … [Continue reading] about Polimics LIC-Style
Now that NYC Congressional maps have been redrawn and finalized, and candidates have declared in which districts they will run, all seems eerily calm in Long Island City's new home: District 7. … [Continue reading] about Will Someone Fill The Political Void In Long Island City?