Hunters Point Condos

Feb 11 2008

liQcity Linkage: Dutch Kills hoteliers and Silvercup Studios facing hurdles

Long Island City construction site

A common sight in LIC these days.

Top o’ the very cold morning to you, liQcity readers. Dutch Kills hoteliers might have to jump through some more hoops; the fire sale is over. The mammoth Silvercup development is being held up due to toxicity in the soil. Yawn.

LIC Hotel developers face a more difficult approval process [NY Sun]
Silvercup Studios development plans halted due to…dirt problems? [NY Magazine]
Painter’s show opens at The Space [Times Ledger]
Get NYC Moving Transportation Alternatives volunteer opportunity in LIC [Streetsblog]

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If you look good behind the dump truck, you will see the filthy owners of E and I gathering weeds f0r your healthy salads. The place is a skank fest. I wouldnt buy gum from them.

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