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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
SEBASTIAN Morel-Ferreira, a well-known fitness coach in Long Island City, passed away on Thursday at the age of 39 from the effects of a sudden heart attack suffered last week. Sebastian was a ubiquitous presence along the waterfront whose enthusiasm … [Continue reading] about LIC Super Trainer Sebastian Morel-Ferreira Suddenly Passes Away