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Who wants to be Rafael and who wants to be Roger? 'So,' you may be wondering, 'who is that instructor teaching kids to play tennis at the handball courts on 48th Avenue and 5th Street in Long Island City?' His name is Joseph Orlic and he's been … [Continue reading] about The Tennis Whisperer of Long Island City
The oil derricks of Center Boulevard I wish I had some meaty news to share with you, but I don't. Sure, Mothership Meat Company received it's first review (come for the brisket, stay for the chili), and some guy at Forbes says the best craft … [Continue reading] about BBQ, Beer, New Look, No Fireworks
I remember making the pilgrimage to Mighty Quinn's Bbq first location in the East Village soon after it opened with a ton of fanfare and love from the food critics. That's what bbq lovers all across America do, make pilgrimages, but only in New York … [Continue reading] about Mighty Quinn’s Bbq Owners Ready to Take on LIC
One interesting and two disappointing developments in the local real estate news last week. In the latter category, I was sad to read about the conversion of an old warehouse-type space to an office building in the Queensboro Plaza area. Though the … [Continue reading] about On the Real Estate Beat in LIC
Hey parents, the NYS Parks Department is hosting a new basketball program at the outdoor courts on 48th Avenue this May/June for girls currently in grades 3 - 8. Called 'Queens Rules' the basic idea behind this program is to get girls comfortable … [Continue reading] about Girls Basketball Coming to Hunters Point This May/June