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IF ever there was an elected political position ripe for the taking, New York State's 12th District Senator seat would be it. Occupied by Mike Gianaris since 2010, this seemingly innocuous legislative role was thrust into the limelight by Amazon … [Continue reading] about Possible Candidate Emerges to Take on Gianaris
Must all news in Long Island City continue to be framed by Amazon? Sadly yes, at least for the next few months. Life goes on, though somewhat drearily (and cold), as does building. The Court Square Blog updates us on two super-large towers coming … [Continue reading] about Building Continues in Long Island City Despite Amazon
So, I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now and go to the window. Open it, and stick your head out, and yell: ‘I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take this anymore!’ I was really … [Continue reading] about Cuomo to Bezos “Furiously” Trying to Bring Back Amazon
New York City is looking at reviving prior development plans for the HQ2 site according to James Padgett the President of the Economic Development Corp (EDC) in … [Continue reading] about City Looks To Revive Prior Development Plans For HQ2 Site
Spring training started this week, yet the gloom of winter still casts its pall on Long Island City with nary a bulb peeping and local news in deep hibernation. Sure, I could do a post-mortem on HQ2, but why? It's time to move on and with that … [Continue reading] about Mina’s Restaurant is Moving Into MoMA PS1 in LIC