http://www.liqcity.com/ en Copyright 2008 liqcity Tue, 13 May 2008 14:50:06 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Graffiti in the making at 5pointz, Court Sq, Long Island City Here’s the article about the eventual transformation of 5pointz into a 1.2 million sqft high-rise. Accordingly: “Wolkoff [the owner] is now waiting for the fortunes of Long Island City... http://www.liqcity.com/arts/the-days-of-5pointz-are-numbered-but-its-not-going-down-tomorrow.php http://www.liqcity.com/arts/the-days-of-5pointz-are-numbered-but-its-not-going-down-tomorrow.php Tue, 13 May 2008 14:50:06 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Long Island City Community Garden, 49th Ave, LIC More buzzing about Hunters Point South going on. In a latest series of meetings, participants continued the debate around the ‘affordability’ of housing that will be allegedly created by the project. Some... http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/hunters-point-south-again-city-discovers-ferry-service-artists-in-lic.php http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/hunters-point-south-again-city-discovers-ferry-service-artists-in-lic.php Mon, 12 May 2008 07:35:26 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 A high school in Dutch Kills, Long Island City We’ve been noticing in LIC lately, there definitely seems to be a huge baby boom. Don’t freak out - it’s not Park Slope, it’s not even Williamsburg… but our little friends... http://www.liqcity.com/life/if-you-plan-on-raising-kids-in-lic-you-might-want-to-start-building-a-school.php http://www.liqcity.com/life/if-you-plan-on-raising-kids-in-lic-you-might-want-to-start-building-a-school.php Fri, 09 May 2008 11:43:22 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 After the Blend bloodbath ensued, we contacted Joe Conley, the chairperson of the Community Board (CB2), in order to gain some clarification and address concerns about businesses and residents living amongst each other on Vernon Blvd. He’s agreed to hold... http://www.liqcity.com/local-biz/cb2-responds-to-lic-community-concern-about-life-and-bizz-on-vernon.php http://www.liqcity.com/local-biz/cb2-responds-to-lic-community-concern-about-life-and-bizz-on-vernon.php Wed, 07 May 2008 09:37:47 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 http://www.liqcity.com/openings/fast-and-delicious-by-brasil-coffee-house-hookah-bar-the-butcher-cafe.php http://www.liqcity.com/openings/fast-and-delicious-by-brasil-coffee-house-hookah-bar-the-butcher-cafe.php Mon, 05 May 2008 10:22:25 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/the-l-haus-condos-deliver-some-spring-green-to-the-pulaski-b.php http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/the-l-haus-condos-deliver-some-spring-green-to-the-pulaski-b.php Fri, 02 May 2008 09:48:45 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 The Cangro building destruction in process, Vernon/Jackson, LIC” The CANGRO building right at the actual corner of Vernon and Jackson is in the process of being torn down. Combined with the now empty lot next door, the site will host... http://www.liqcity.com/real-estate/another-building-bites-the-dust-in-lic-say-goodbye-to-cangro.php http://www.liqcity.com/real-estate/another-building-bites-the-dust-in-lic-say-goodbye-to-cangro.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:07:25 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Blend on Vernon Blvd @ 47th, LIC The Latino fusion restaurant, Blend is jumping through hoops of fire with the community board to get their liquor license, and seems to be getting burned. Which is too bad, because one really... http://www.liqcity.com/local-biz/vernon-restaurant-blend-facing-staunch-opposition-to-getting-liquor-license.php http://www.liqcity.com/local-biz/vernon-restaurant-blend-facing-staunch-opposition-to-getting-liquor-license.php Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:27:51 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Site of Sweet Leaf on Jackson Ave, LIC The storefront right in front of the B61 bus stop on 11th St at Jackson is producing a small cafe called Sweet Leaf. Beautiful little spot that should be opening towards the... http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sweet-leaf-sprouting-at-the-corner-of-jackson-ave-11th-street.php http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sweet-leaf-sprouting-at-the-corner-of-jackson-ave-11th-street.php Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:30:47 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 A hawk eyed East Coast tipster sent in a photo of the progress on Avalon Riverview North roofdeck: “The pool was green for a few days, and just recently turned a nice blue, the roof-deck is Astroturf…so much for... http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/eastcoasters-get-the-birdseye-view-of-avalon-riverview-new-rooftop-garden.php http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/eastcoasters-get-the-birdseye-view-of-avalon-riverview-new-rooftop-garden.php Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:42:05 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Queens is Green tomorrow The Queens is Green Fashion Show hits Dutch Kills this weekend, offering a “free fashion competition that highlights clothing and accessories from local designers that not only look good, but are good for the planet. The... http://www.liqcity.com/happenings/this-weekend-dutch-kills-sprouts-the-queens-is-green-fashion-show.php http://www.liqcity.com/happenings/this-weekend-dutch-kills-sprouts-the-queens-is-green-fashion-show.php Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:45:29 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Flux Factory, April 4 - 27, 2008 Well, we’ve arrived at the end of this yellow brick road: the Flux Factory is singing the fat lady’s song this weekend. And the swan’s. Will definitely be an interesting tune for sure.... http://www.liqcity.com/happenings/everything-must-go-this-weekend-come-say-goodbye-to-the-flux-factory.php http://www.liqcity.com/happenings/everything-must-go-this-weekend-come-say-goodbye-to-the-flux-factory.php Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:52:14 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Hunters Point South, photo by Nathan Kensinger Hunters Point South is on the table today: “The city intends to certify the Willets Point and Hunters Point South plans into the land-use process [today], setting the stage for a seven-month battle... http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/hunters-point-south-manifests-some-destiny-today-queensbridge-all-lit-up.php http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/hunters-point-south-manifests-some-destiny-today-queensbridge-all-lit-up.php Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:52:49 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Proposed map of Hunters Point South Development (4.4MB) Yesterday, we took a look at the proposed future of Jackson Ave and Queens Plaza, today we have a peek at the promised promise-land of Hunters Point South. Again, brought to us... http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/the-beginning-of-the-beginning-a-glimpse-at-hunters-point-south.php http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/the-beginning-of-the-beginning-a-glimpse-at-hunters-point-south.php Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:37:05 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 The future of Queens Plaza, Long Island City The last in our series of posts on the neighborhood development plans by the NYCDEC is a new vision for Queens Plaza. This park project, which also has been threatening to break... http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/a-new-vision-for-queens-plaza-park-project-to-break-ground-this-summer.php http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/a-new-vision-for-queens-plaza-park-project-to-break-ground-this-summer.php Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:28:59 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Some more news from the NYC Economic Development Corporation(NYCEDC): the planned Jackson Ave beautification project, which has threatened to begin for a couple years now, is threatening yet again to break ground next month. The project plans to divide... http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/a-new-jackson-avenue-for-long-island-city-beautification-starts-in-may.php http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/a-new-jackson-avenue-for-long-island-city-beautification-starts-in-may.php Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:11:59 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 LIC Neighborhood Map by NYCEDC, liQcity additions in red. Check out this map of Long Island City, put out by the NYC Economic Development Corporation. What’s interesting is how they designated the many sub-neighborhoods of LIC. For instance, I was... http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/the-many-villages-of-long-island-city-hunters-point-breakdown.php http://www.liqcity.com/neighborhood/the-many-villages-of-long-island-city-hunters-point-breakdown.php Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:02:54 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Radiant Movement Studio, LIC Last week I visited Alexandra Shilling, who runs a Pilates, yoga, and dance studio called Radiant Movement in the Arris Lofts. Really nice, intimate space offering private and small group instruction. Alexx writes: “The RADIANT MOVEMENT... http://www.liqcity.com/health/yoga-and-pilates-in-long-island-city-radiant-movement-studio.php http://www.liqcity.com/health/yoga-and-pilates-in-long-island-city-radiant-movement-studio.php Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:16:30 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Lady Pink aka Pinksmith on 5pointz, Court Sq, Long Island City I was walking around 5pointz this weekend, and saw some incredible work. The piece in the photo by Lady Pink is a smaller part of the whole. It’s nice... http://www.liqcity.com/arts/the-5pointz-outdoor-graffiti-gallery-april-2008.php http://www.liqcity.com/arts/the-5pointz-outdoor-graffiti-gallery-april-2008.php Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:12:58 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 The planned Silvercup Studios $1B development project, Queensboro Br, LIC Interesting article this morning about stalled development projects. The reasons vary - seems hard to just blame everything on the credit crunch, but it’s definitely more of a trend now... http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/silvercup-studios-putting-the-breaks-on-cuny-stepping-on-the-gas.php http://www.liqcity.com/linkage/silvercup-studios-putting-the-breaks-on-cuny-stepping-on-the-gas.php Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:24:03 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 Arris Lofts, Court Sq Arris Lofts is a building cursed with a few dark marketing clouds - those elephants and giraffes started the whole mess, which fueled further crucifixion in the form of hooker rumors, and general bashing for the... http://www.liqcity.com/real-estate/you-guys-have-got-it-all-wrong-arris-is-actually-a-very-cool-place.php http://www.liqcity.com/real-estate/you-guys-have-got-it-all-wrong-arris-is-actually-a-very-cool-place.php Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:13:54 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 More bad news from the MTA. How surprising. Despite rising subway fairs and tolls, there seems to be very little money for the neglected ‘stepchild’ G-train. Poor bastardized, outcasted G-train. You really could be the lifeline subway connection between two... http://www.liqcity.com/commuting/singing-the-stepchild-blues-of-the-g-train-it-could-have-been-so-good.php http://www.liqcity.com/commuting/singing-the-stepchild-blues-of-the-g-train-it-could-have-been-so-good.php Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:08:28 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 http://www.liqcity.com/openings/signage-confirms-the-manifestation-of-the-amish-market-and-duane-reade.php http://www.liqcity.com/openings/signage-confirms-the-manifestation-of-the-amish-market-and-duane-reade.php Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:28:35 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 The CUNY dorm proposal was passed last night by the Community Board, in a vote 21-10. The Queens Council on the Arts sweetened the deal, and they are very excited to move to LIC. CUNY will have to meet... http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/cuny-dorm-proposal-is-passed-by-cb2-long-island-student-city-lives.php http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/cuny-dorm-proposal-is-passed-by-cb2-long-island-student-city-lives.php Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:47:47 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664 It’s the day of reckoning for the CUNY dorm proposal. Tonight’s Community Board (CB2) meeting is sure to be a riveting wrestling match: community vs developers vs gov’t. You can be sure we’ll have ringside seats. If you want to... http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/cuny.php http://www.liqcity.com/new-development/cuny.php Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:10:45 -0500 40.74329031912237 -73.95395278930664