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AS of 7am this morning, a new day has dawned on Vernon Boulevard. Black Star Bakery has opened it's fifth location on the prime Hunters Point corner of 50th Avenue as we first reported back in September. It looks like they have a few new menu options … [Continue reading] about Black Star Bakery On Vernon Boulevard In LIC Has Opened
ANOTHER high profile storefront in Long Island City will be shutting its doors come the end of March. Something Sweet located at 49-10 Vernon Boulevard in Hunters Point opened five years ago during the summer of Sweet-16 (my how time flies). In … [Continue reading] about ‘Something Sweet’ Ice Cream On Vernon Boulevard Closing
AFTER a bit of a delay we are happy to report that the restaurant Noodle Craft has finally opened in Long Island City. Located at 10-39 47th Rd in Hunters Point, it was originally scheduled to open this past October but ...well the restaurant biz. … [Continue reading] about Noodle Craft Has Opened In Long Island City
A lot of tidbits but not a lot of meat for you today - that was earlier in the week. The 5Pointz affordable housing lottery for 337 apartments is now open. Yeah you could snag a brand new 3-bdrm in a luxury tower with lots of amenities like an indoor … [Continue reading] about Lofts, Lotteries, and Niki de Saint Phalle in LIC!
I am increasingly in favor of a wealth tax on the ultra-affluent citizens of the U.S. I am totally against a newly proposed wealth tax imposed solely on billionaire's residing in New York State. It is a horrible idea. … [Continue reading] about From One Queens Wonk To Another: Rethink Your NYS Billionaires Tax