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A five-acre waterfront plot at 44-02 Vernon Boulevard has chosen a developer in a sign that the long vacant site might be stirring according to the trade magazine Commercial Observer. Occasionally referred to as 'Lake Vernon' by locals due to it … [Continue reading] about ‘Lake Vernon’ Waterfront Plot Restarts Development Process
3pm: See update and links below A reader has shared the horrible news that a bicyclist was killed in Hunters Point this morning. It apparently occurred around 9am on 2nd Street and Borden Avenue when the rider was hit by a car. Per the … [Continue reading] about Cyclist Killed Near Center Boulevard in LIC This Morning
It was seven years ago today LICtalk was begun for play They've been going in and out of style But they're guaranteed to raise a smile It's been an annus mirabilis as the 7-year itch struck LICtalk. First off The Editor let the staff go and … [Continue reading] about Happy 7th Birthday LICtalk
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