Recently, I took a walk down Ditmars and saw lots happening, both with established businesses and those that are opening soon. Many of the restaurants are going strong—MP Taverna, Watawa, (…)
Real Estate
Looks like there’s yet another development site on Astoria’s waterfront. We already know about Hallets Point and Astoria Cove—two large scale developments that could bring about 4,000 units of housing (…)
Ditmars to get an Astoria Bier & Cheese this March plus more gossip!
Making art on a budget can be difficult. Spaceworks Long Island City provides affordable rehearsal space to help dance, music and theater artists flourish. Today’s Giveaway winner will receive a (…)
This edition of Monday Linkage features Astoria Cove, brownie and cake pop sale from Chocolate Swirl, photographer Jean-Marie Guyaux, Thanksgiving in Astoria/LIC, low-income housing for seniors, Vallone’s tires smashed, and The Cliffs in LIC.
Have you heard? Our very own 30th Avenue hospital is getting a major upgrade. Mount Sinai Queens broke ground last week on a 125,000 square foot addition that will add (…)
Is LIC getting their very own Chealsea Market? Read on…
Local scumbag, faux landlord, and former CB1 member Mario Lalicata finally arrested for bilking numerous potential renters out of their hard earned cash [NYDN] A nice profile on Big Alice (…)
The Department of City Planning has scheduled two Public Scoping Meetings in May 2013 regarding the proposed Astoria Cove development in far western Astoria.
We noticed that the old Pavilion Florals location is slated to become an ice cream/cafe establishment.
