LICsundial.net has created a blog/website about how the the Citicorp building in LIC doubles as a sundial. It’s so obvious that it probably didn’t occur to you (or me), but it did to them. Either they have way too much time on their hands, or it’s genius at work. I say it’s both, but I spend my time running around LIC talking to construction workers, so…

New is Beautiful in Long Island City. (?)

So Citi’s (are they not called Citicorp or Citibank anymore?) Two Court Square clocks in as LIC’s first official green building. There were other contenders, but TCS seems to have nailed the title. Interesting - they’re using 100% wind energy to power the building.

And the CUNY dorm site that can’t stay out of the news. That’s back in the mix - two articles reporting on a meeting held between the architects and some local artists. Is there any way to find out about these meetings before they happen?

Incidentally, the CUNY dorm proposal is on the table for the Community Board meeting on April 3rd. Here’s the deets.

• Two Court Square by Citi is a green building! [Power Online]

• Second phase of Noguchi restoration has begun [Zwire]

• CUNY Dorm Architects meet with local artists [Zwire]

• CUNY’s LIC dorm gets tentative praise [Times Ledger]

• The 11101 page on Everyblock [nyc.everyblock]

After two failed attempts, Starbucks is finally coming to Long Island City, and it’s going exactly where it belongs: the lobby of the Citibank tower. woohoo.

However, if your coffee sensibilities desire a more local and community brew »