BREAKING NEWS: DOT repaves two blocks on Vernon Blvd

Filming is hard work. Vernon Blvd & 47th Rd, Long Island City. –Jesse Winter

If you’ve ever driven, biked, skateboarded, or walked down Vernon Blvd in LIC, chances are you’ve run into a few potholes… well no more! At least not on the blocks between 47th & 48th Aves. Hallejulah and praise a non-denominational deity: Vernon Blvd has been REPAVED.

Apparently we’re not the only ones excited, because NY1 has created a rather lengthy editorial video documenting the entire process, complete with community and politico commentary. Not to mention highly detailed information about how many tons of asphalt used and the number of DOT workers etc… seems they really want to be clear that they’re working hard for Long Island City.

While they’re at it, it would be great if they could also repave the entire length of 5th Street, especially at 48th Ave, where cars go to lose their axles, and bicyclists, their arms and legs. And if the DOT’s listening, we also desperately need a four way stop sign (at least!) at the intersection of 5th St & 47th Road (where Duane Reade is). Just thought we’d throw that in there.

There’s a film shoot happening on Vernon Blvd today, incidentally and luckily coinciding with the fresh pavement, for a project called ‘Tommy’. Rumor is that it’s a commercial, but if anyone has the scoop, feel free to dish.

• DOT workers repave Vernon Blvd [NY1]