Long Island City public hearing goes South for DOT and North for comedy

#1 How do we do that? I would love to see resident parking permits or something like it.

The Oracle Club is an interesting idea.

Ok #12, not an attack, just a question. Are you a renter or an owner? Most of the opposition is from owners who don’t want to blindly create more parking. 37 spaces is nothing by the way, we need hundreds more. But instead of encouraging cars in the neighborhood, and destroying the sanctity of our streets, it would be wiser if we just shake up the streets we do have and get rid of commuter parking in the neighborhood. Which is what happens and why residents can’t park. Getting a resident parking permit situation will more than solve the problem, instead of creating more parking. those of us invested in the neighborhood are looking more long-term. That’s why we opposed it.

“reducing the effects of gentrification, we need to see if we can get the City to start piloting resident-only parking in LIC.”

I understand and agree with the need for resident permit parking but not quite understanding what that has to do with gentrification?

Probably the least “sleepy residential block” in LIC. The Oracle is across from the firehouse. Write what you know, not your agenda.

I don’t think the Oracle Club is running a scam. I think their idea just needs some more work and they seem to be still working out their concept as they go along. They also are new to the world of trying to get a liquor license in Hunters Point and will get chewed up by CB2 until they have a solid plan that makes sense with a full liquor license. But I don’t think they are trying to ‘trick’ us into another bar.

#11 I completely agree. I was at the meeting and I could not get a good understanding of why they even need a liquor license, let alone a full liquor license (vs. just beer and wine). They seemed highly unprepared and their business plans was all over the place. It seemed like they weren’t being transparent and trying to tip toe around the issue that they actually want to sell alcohol.

They really should invest some money in a business consultant that can help them get their thoughts clearly out on paper and work on a presentation before they start looking for a liquor license.

Also… what’t the rush?? Why don’t they get up and running, build the space, get the artists/memberships, performances/galleries booked… before they worry about selling booze to the public.

Hey… I’m all for small businesses in the area and I love to drink. But I expect a level of honesty and professionalism in order to give them what they want.

I have never met an organized artist in my life. Give them a break.

Oracle Club sounds like a great idea. What’s the problem? More importantly, what’s a club (any kind) without liquor?

I live one building from The Oracle Club. I don’t get it – Why not allow them to sell alcoholic beverages?

It’s a new business, and we should promote the creation of new business in the area. I think they have done a wonderful job decorating the place; it looks great, and anyone who passes in the neighborhood is intrigued by the place. I think it adds to the good vibes we have here at Hunter’s Point.

I have not yet been there myself, despite living so close to it and seeing it every day when I go to work and when I come back, but I’m glad there’s a bunch of art oriented entrepreneurship going on nearby.

If I do attend an exhibit (whenever that may happen), I would be quite annoyed if I can’t buy a glass of wine or a bottle of beer.