ABOUT a month ago, I sent my missive on updating Local Law 11 to a pair of the Mayoral candidates, with the thinking that it was an under the radar issue that would come with a built-in constituency if championed. One of those candidates replied back … [Continue reading] about Mayoral Candidate Whitney Tilson Talks to LIC
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Long Island City – Amends?
HERE we are, six years on and still unable to forget about our past love. Maybe I should write a song, but even if I don't Valentine's Day will be inextricably entwined with Amazon's HQ2 cancellation in Long Island City. … [Continue reading] about St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Long Island City – Amends?
Lake Vernon Stirrings, The ‘High’ Life, Spice No More
THE Groundhog thing has come and gone, a sign that so too will football, and my taste of pigskin withdrawal this past weekend did not go well - books were read! I'll even miss Taylor-spotting at Chiefs games. No I won't. Food, Real Estate, Food, Real … [Continue reading] about Lake Vernon Stirrings, The ‘High’ Life, Spice No More
Mercato LIC is Ready To Be Your Dining Room
IT'S Mea Culpa time. Dear Readers, we got the background completely incorrect on Mercato LIC, now we are going to make it right. … [Continue reading] about Mercato LIC is Ready To Be Your Dining Room
Long Island City 2025 Restaurant Round-Up
MY how time flies. It looks like it's been three years since we last did our annual Long Island City Restaurant Round-Up. Given the boost in readership for this issue every year, you would think it would have been circled in red ink on the calendar … [Continue reading] about Long Island City 2025 Restaurant Round-Up