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Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce
The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce has announced a NEW seal.
- In an abstract way, the image captures the many different parts of the community that the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce unites. The lines come from many different points, and then together...and UNITES them to a single focal point.
- The image has the look of a bird in flight, with a wide span. This suggests "PROGRESS AND GROWTH".
- This seal captures the old and the new of Long Island City / Astoria. Its font is a contemporary version of an OLD font.The image itself, is a gentle high tech image representing Applied Sciences. Applied Sciences will be an important part of the future of the communities as the Cornell-Technion campus begins to influence western Queens. Our Chamber will help attract high tech businesses that we will want to have locate in our neighborhoods.
- The 'forward slash' in the Chamber's corporate name is treated as part of the graphic itself, making it look very natural.
- The wire look is, in an abstract way, capturing the bridge architecture that connects all the Greater Long Island City communities with each other and with Manhattan.
- The image is very clean and modern looking - and it is a DYNAMIC and three dimensional image.
- This seal is distinctive and memorable.
- While all designs are art, this design is both ART as well as a reflection of ARTISTS in the sense that it is fluid and an image that represents DESIGN ITSELF. The artists are an important constituency in the LIC community.
- When we think of a seal that a restaurant, a bank, a salon, food store, insurance company, or any other business will place on their front door, or on their website, we think that the design is important. This is a simple, clean design that I think people will use.
- The seal uses a variation of the the colors of the State of New York
The design of the new seal was create by Marvin Berk, WestGroup Alma Bank sponsored a contest, offered to award a winning artist or designer in the Greater Long Island City area with $500 for creating a seal to be selected by the Board of Directors of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce from entries. A number of excellent seals were submitted.
Renos Kourtides, Chief Planning Officer for Alma Bank and Chairman of the Board of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce, said
Arthur Rosenfield, President of the Chamber, said that "This seal captures a spirit of that will make every member of the Chamber proud to be part of it. For decades, that spirit will fuel us all ~ and inspire us to grow and prosper together.
NYC Sets in Motion Five New Measures to Support Small Business
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The measures announced October 2, 2012 include:
- Identification of violations for which businesses should receive a warning or opportunity to cure the violation instead of an automatic penalty or fine
- Elimination of obsolete violations;
- Streamlining of regulatory processes; Simplification of the Place of Assembly permitting process;
- Standardization of customer service training for all agency inspectors; and
- Designation of agency liaisons to serve as points-of-contact with chambers of commerce and industry groups.
Continue to full article at OurLIC NEWS
May 16th 11:00 AM: Assisting Government with Regulation Reform for Small Business.
Special Reception and Meeting ~ May 16, 2013 11:00 am at the Court Square Place Conference Center, 24-01 44th Road in Long Island City.
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of Small Business Committee will meet with a Newly Formed Council of Chambers of Commerce in NYC
On Thursday May 16th, the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting of executives from other Chambers of Commerce so that we can begin to pool our resources and strengthen our advocacy for small businesses.
Over-regulation and aggressive enforcement by Agencies of NYC Government has been endemic in NYC; and while Speaker Christine Quinn and the City Council and Administration have recently passed new bills to identify the regulation that could be eliminated, or fines changed to warnings, and to improve training of inspectors, the fact is that this is a complicated task. These agencies, the City Council, and the Administration need our help if we want to have them do the right thing. We have a responsibility to our members to help. We have a short window of opportunity.
The NY City Council voted on April 9, 2013 to take action on the Regulatory Review Panel recommendations originally presented in 2010. The small business community has been watching the legislation because one major element is the identification of regulations which can be eliminated by agencies, and also other regulations which can be administered with warnings and time to cure before violation turn to fines.
Mayor Bloomberg signed the bill into law April 23, 2013.
The following two interviews provide background for the May 16th Reception and Meeting.
Tokumbo Shobowale, NYC's Chief Business Operations Officer for the Bloomberg administration.
Diana Reyna, City Council Member and Chair of the Small Business Committee for the Council.
During these interviews, both of these people felt that it was a good idea to organize Chambers of Commerce into a Council in order to give the Administration, the City Council, and City Agencies input on the new regulation changes that the agencies are reviewing.
To Register or Sponsor, please use the Sign-in page. For Information please contact Arthur Rosenfield, 646-920-4652 or Arthur@LICChamber.com.
LIC Community GETS Chamber Made!
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The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce received Certification of Incorporation under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York on September 5, 2012. ...Continued at OurLIC News
Daily News May 19, 2011
LIC Entrepreneur wants more commerce. Establishing a Long Island City Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Daily News.
Membership Application & Dues Schedule
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POSTPONED: Special Reception and Meeting: Diana Reyna, New York City Council Member and Chair of the Small Business Council has been POSTPONED due to City Council Requirements
To make reservations, suggestions, requests, or to become a Founding Partner or Sponsor, please use the Sign In / RSVP Form; or, contact Arthur Rosenfield, OurLIC, Arthur@LICChamber.com, 646-920-4652. Please do not call the restaurant for reservations.
Regular Monthly Meetings will be held on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month.
To make Reservations, suggestions, requests, or to become a Founding Partner or Sponsor, please use the Sign In / RSVP Form; or, contact Arthur Rosenfield, OurLIC, Arthur@LICChamber.com, 646-920-4652. Please do not call the restaurant for reservations.
Membership
Membership and volunteer opportunities are open to businesses, restaurants, retailers, professional firms, contractors, institutions, hotels, organizations, media, and others with an interest in Long Island City including Hunters Point, Dutch Kills, and Astoria.
To make suggestions, requests, to become a Founding Partner or Sponsor, please use the Sign In / RSVP Form; or, contact Arthur Rosenfield, OurLIC, Arthur@LICChamber.com, 646-920-4652.
Travel and Tourism Council for Long Island City
The Tourism Project initiated by OurLIC for Long Island City / Astoria / Sunnyside / Woodside will become part of the Long Island City Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting for LIC/Astoria Chamber of Commerce - Long Island City Journal
Officers Elected At LIC Chamber Luncheon - Queens Gazette
Comptroller Candidate Addresses LIC Chamber - Queens Gazette
LIC/Astoria Chamber Sets Schedule, Hears Halloran - OurLIC NEWS
Candidate for Comptroller of The City of New York, Dan Garodnick, Addresses the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce - OurLIC NEWS
Chamber Of Commerce Gets Nod From LIC Business Owners - Queens Gazette
Long Island City Chamber of Commerce to be Formed ~
Motion Passed. - OurLIC NEWS
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Diana Reyna, Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business [ SPECIAL RECEPTION AND MEETING May 16, 2013: Meet with Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce ]
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Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce Meets to Assist Government with Regulation Reform for Small Business
City Council Member Diana Reyna Speaks. VIDEO WITH ARTICLE
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of Small Business Committee meets with a Newly Formed Council of Chambers of Commerce in NYC
On Thursday May 16th, the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting of executives from other Chambers of Commerce and Merchant Associations so that all can begin to pool resources and strengthen advocacy for small businesses.
Arthur Rosenfield, President of the LIC / Astoria Chamber, opened the meeting and discussed the importance of the opportunity that is presented by the review of regulations taking place by NYC Government.
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of the Small Business Committee for the City Council, and Sponsor of recent bills regarding ease of regulations, spoke at the newly formed Coucil of President of Chambers of Commerce in NYC being organized by the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce Meets to Assist Government with Regulation Reform for Small Business
City Council Member Diana Reyna Speaks. VIDEO WITH ARTICLE
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OurLIC.TV launched as a Community TV Platform.
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OurLIC Announces New Community TV Platform at OurLIC.TV
Channels to provide news, information, entertainment, and public service for Greater Long Island City
On April 22, 2013, OurLIC launched a new community TV platform for Greater Long Island City. The service is available at OurLIC.TV
Like Cable or Broadcast TV, the idea of a community TV platform is that organizations and entrepreneurs can license a CHANNEL on contract. The MIX of content on OurLIC TV CHANNELS will be of interest to residents and business people living in Hunters Point, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Dutch Kills, Roosevelt Island, and other relationally connected areas.
OurLIC.com has an established library of over 3,100 videos, and has been providing the Greater Long Island City neighborhoods with coverage of important events and conversations with important people since 2008. In many cases, the coverage of meetings has been complete and comprehensive. OurLIC NEWS has been the closest thing to community TV for some time. This is a natural extension of the OurLIC media services.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC Announces New Community TV Platform at OurLIC.TV
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OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Tokumbo Shobowale, Chief Business Operations Executive, NYC 5/1/2013
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Tokumbo Shobowale is the Chief Business Operations Officer of the City of New York. In this role he serves as the Bloomberg Administration’s lead official in implementing business-friendly practices.
Mayor Bloomberg at his desk in the City Hall Bullpen. 5/1/2013
Inside City Hall. Statue of Geoge Washington (L).
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Bloomberg Administration's Objective for Legacy with Small Business Initiatives.
On May 1, 2013, OurLIC met at City Hall with Tokumbo Shobowale, Chief Business Opperations Executive for New York City. The purpose was to discuss the Bloomberg Administrations objectives for Small Business after the recent signing of legislation to ease regulations and fines in order to make NYC more business friendly.
The interview covered a number of topics, including:
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Queens Taste 2013: Fantastic Food, Delightful Drinks and Nonstop Networking with the Borough’s Brightest in an Enthusiastic Environment. CitiField May 14, 2013
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"I look forward to Queens Taste all year," said QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein. "It is so fun on so many levels. The food. The drinks. The people. The venue. The celebration."
The Queens Economic Development Corporation and lead sponsors Citi and Fairway Market are proud to invite everybody to the borough’s premiere food-and-networking event, Queens Taste 2013, at Citi Field’s Caesars Club from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.
The reasons to attend are endless. First, the food, which will be as diverse as the borough. Expect everything from sweet to savory, Mexican to Trinidadian and crunchy to creamy. For example, Rego Park’s Ceviche Bar is planning to bring Peruvian delicacies such as ceviche (of course) and chicha morada, a refreshing drink made from purple corn and cloves. Meanwhile, Sunnyside’s Dog & Duck Gastropub will serve duck hamburgers, and Sac’s Place will go with pastas that are handmade at the Astoria establishment by the owner’s mother.
Plus, clients of the Entrepreneur Space, a food-and-business incubator that QEDC operates in Long Island City, will be on hand with their artisan specialties, including gourmet cheesecake balls and healthy chickpea concoctions.
Then there are the drinks. Forest Hills-based wine provider Nestor Imports and LIC’s Court Square Wines headline a spirits group that includes Brooklyn Brewery, Genesis Brands, Manhattan Beer Distributors and Chopin Vodka. (Yes, some of the drink purveyors are based outside of Queens, but they all have a big presence in the borough.)
As part of the fun, Steve Hofstetter, a comedian and co-owner of LIC’s Laughing Devil, will serve as MC. A huge baseball fan, the Briarwood native has already expressed his enthusiasm for working a room where Mr. Met is a confirmed attendee. Clowns from the Big Apple Circus will be there, too, and they do magic tricks and give away free red clown noses to all attendees (at least those who want one).
Finally, the networking. QEDC hopes that at least 1,000 people will attend, and most of them either live in Queens or do business in the borough. So Queens Taste 2013 provides the perfect scene to talk shop and exchange business cards in a friendly atmosphere.
There’s a bonus benefit, as this year’s theme is Sandy Recovery. QEDC asked Fairway Market to be the lead sponsor partly because the business took pains not to lay off any employees after the superstorm, even though its Red Hook store was destroyed. Fairway executives managed to keep all employees due to a brilliant operations-transportation plan. USTA was selected as the honoree because it immediately gave an estimated $300,000 worth of water, medicine, clothes and other items to Sandy victims in the Rockaways. Then the tennis agency donated $100,000 to the Mayors Fund. A few of the Rockaway business owners who are struggling to get back on their feet will be at the event, displaying their products.
"I look forward to Queens Taste all year," said QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein. "It is so fun on so many levels. The food. The drinks. The people. The venue. The celebration."
Queens Taste 2013 costs $125 per ticket or two for $225. Proceeds support QEDC's ongoing efforts to attract and maintain jobs in the borough through business services, neighborhood development, the E-Space and marketing attractions through the Queens Tourism Council and the Discover Queens brand. As QEDC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, proceeds are tax deductable as permitted by law. To buy tickets via the internet, go to www.queensny.org/qedc/queenstaste. For more information, go to www.queensny.org, call 718.263.0546, or send an email to rmackay@queensny.org.
Event sponsors include Fairway Market, Citi, Daily News, Con Edison, Kaufman Astoria Studios, USTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, Cleary Gottlieb, Farrell Fritz, Emily Lin + Associates Architects, The Mattone Group, Queens Center, The D&F Development Group, Resorts World Casino New York City, Aurora Electric, Austin Steak & Ale House, Bourbon Street, DNA Info, Webline Design, Ares Printing and Packaging & herematch.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Queens Taste 2013: Fantastic Food, Delightful Drinks and Nonstop Networking with the Borough’s Brightest in an Enthusiastic Environment. CitiField May 14, 2013
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The DOE Unilaterally Decided to Place 1,000 Students in 70 High Schools with Selective Programs that Normally Require an Audition
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John Catsimatidis Endorsed for Mayor by the Liberal Party of New York 5/7/2013
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Liberal Party Executive Director Martin I. Hassner said, "I am confident that the candidacy of John Catsimatidis will be a step towards helping the Liberal Party rebuild on a sound foundation of principles
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Director Martin Hassner Praises Catsimatidis and discusses the Fusion of the Liberal Party with the Republican Candidate
The Liberal Party of New York State today endorsed John Catsimatidis, the successful businessman and independent Republican as their nominee for Mayor of the City of New York. The endorsement was made Tuesday morning at a City Hall area news conference by Liberal Party Chairman Jack Olchin.
Chairman Jack Olchin said "John Catsimatidis understands history and respects the power of a successful Republican-Liberal Party fusion in New York City electoral politics. In addition, John also understands the concerns and aspirations of all New Yorkers and we feel he will be a people's Mayor just like the first Republican-Liberal Party fusion Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia in the 1940's. For those and many other reasons the our party is proud to endorse John Catsimatidis as the Liberal Party nominee for Mayor of New York City.
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"A member of the Liberal Party recently described John Catsimatidis as an 'uncommon common man', an individual who will speak to all New Yorkers in a language they understand; with a genuine feeling and concern for their well-being that will be recognized in every neighborhood in the city and by all of us who care about New York's present and future."
Liberal Party Executive Director Martin I. Hassner said, "I am confident that the candidacy of John Catsimatidis will be a step towards helping the Liberal Party rebuild on a sound foundation of principles that will not only benefit the party but, will benefit the people of New York City as well. John will fill the void left by Tom Allon who was our standard bearer until his recent withdrawal from the race. The only thing we ask of John is that like Mr. Allon, he works to ensure that the Liberal Party has the signatures need to qualify for the November ballot.
"The Liberal Party appreciates Catsimatidis' acceptance of its principal campaign issue: a comprehensive reform of the city's public school system with a concentration on teaching children, not testing them, and providing intensive training and a Master Teacher Program to help teachers to the best job possible in their crucial work.
"John Catsimatidis is a real businessman and manager who will open the city's books as he would at any business so as to find the waste, the mistakes, the bad judgment and the total lack of oversight that has caused the budget to go up 55% in the past eleven years and forced the raising of taxes and fees to meet those expenses…mostly at the cost of our middle class.
"This is a manager who has dealt with unions his entire business career and understands the needs of union leadership and the men and women who belong to unions. He will negotiate as an individual who understand how to relate to the leadership and the rank and file, so as to hammer out new municipal union contracts that will save the city millions while providing the best possible deal for our city employees.
"John Catsimatidis understands that with hands on training our police force will minimize the difficulties experienced with 'stop, question and frisk' until the arrival of new electronic detection technology which will totally eliminate the need for the existing program.
"And finally John Catsimatidis has created tens of thousands of jobs over the course of his business career. Few in public life have such experience. But, John recognizes that times have changed…that making New York the high tech city of the world is simply not enough. Jobs for the middle class without a high-tech educational background are critical for our city. Whether it is the return of manufacturing, an expansion of basic healthcare employment in a new attempt to bring healthcare to within ten minutes of every city resident, or a combination of new ingredients, Catsimatidis is personally committed to make jobs happen.
"He's going to be a great Mayor and we're proud to help him when and where we can".
John Catsimatidis said, "I am proud to accept the nomination of the Liberal Party and with their support and the support of the Republican Party create the coalition needed to win in November. "
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for John Catsimatidis Endorsed for Mayor by the Liberal Party of New York 5/7/2013
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Special Reception and Meeting ~ May 16, 2013 11:00 am at the Court Square Place Conference Center, 24-01 44th Road in Long Island City.
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of Small Business Committee will meet with a Newly Formed Council of Chambers of Commerce in NYC
Join Us!
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Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of Small Business Commitee for the City Council, will be a Guest Speaker May 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM
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Assisting Government with Regulation Reform for Small Business
 On Thursday May 16th, the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting of executives from other Chambers of Commerce so that we can begin to pool our resources and strengthen our advocacy for small businesses.
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of the Small Business Committee for the City Council, and Sponsor of recent bills regarding ease of regulations, will meet with a newly formed Coucil of President of Chambers of Commerce in NYC being organized by the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Reyna said in a recent interview:
'The Small Business Community has a great time to come together to put forth an agenda that is healthy for them. It would be wonderful to understand how every candidate is going to have a small business agenda at the forefront.'
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Special Reception and Meeting ~ May 16, 2013 11:00 am at the Court Square Place Conference Center, 24-01 44th Road in Long Island City.
NY City Council Member Diana Reyna, Chair of Small Business Committee will meet with a Newly Formed Council of Chambers of Commerce in NYC
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BluePay, a Top Credit Card Processing Company, to Exhibit at New York Small Business Expo 2013
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Leading credit card processor BluePay will support the New York Small Business 2013 Expo on May 16
CHICAGO – (May 2013) – BluePay, a leading provider of credit card processing solutions, will attend the New York Small Business Expo Annual Conference, held at Pier 92 (At 52nd Street and 12th Avenue) in NY, on May 16th. This is the first year BluePay is attending the Expo and the company is excited about the opportunity to speak to and educate local businesses about the latest payment processing technology and security issues facing small companies today. Staff from our New York office, located in Mid-Town Manhattan, will be on hand at the Expo, as well as to support businesses in the Tri-State area. The conference will focus on helping owners make business to business connections as well as showcasing products and services to help businesses grow.
"The BluePay team is proud to be a part of the Small Business Expo," said Kristen Gramigna, Chief Marketing Officer of BluePay. "The event brings new opportunities to network and learn about innovative business strategies, technologies and advanced solutions. We are excited to present BluePay’s secure payment processing solutions at the conference, connecting with today’s business leaders to create growth and security.”
The Small Business Expo is an organization committed to providing training, education and networking opportunities. Attendees at the conference are all business owners looking for ways to grow their companies. The schedule for the Expo includes workshops on social media, websites, technology, ways to build a better brand, and how to enhance customer experience.
“As leaders in the payment processing industry, we understand the importance of constant learning and networking,” said Gramigna. “The Small Business Expo is a hub where business owners come to network and see the newest products and services to help their companies grow. BluePay is excited to showcase the latest processing software and hardware, from online capabilities to mobile credit card readers and tablet solutions. We help our customers utilize secure, effective and innovative processing solutions.”
About BluePay: Providing the highest level of data security in the industry, BluePay (http://www.bluepay.com) helps local and global merchants to make payment processing simple and fast. BluePay is a full-service, Tier 1 credit card processor based in Naperville, Illinois, with offices and data centers located across the United States, including New York City. The firm leverages extensive industry experience and a comprehensive suite of credit card merchant account services to provide a complete system of credit card processing solutions with competitive rates.
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Bluepay is a proud member of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for BluePay, a Top Credit Card Processing Company, to Exhibit at New York Small Business Expo 2013
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Steinway & Sons is the Setting for 'MAKE IT HERE' Focus on Manufacturing in Long Island City, Astoria, and Queens.
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Peter Vallone. Jr. NYC Council Member ~ Candidate for President of Borough of Queens ~ speaks at Steinway & Sons to Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. 4/18/2013
Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce Members meet at Steinway to focus on
(R) Andrew Horbachevsky, Vice President, Manufacturing - Steinway & Sons, Astoria, New York conducts tour of Steinway & Sons piano factory for members of Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
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Peter Vallone, Jr., City Council Member and Candidate for President of Queens speaks to business leaders. Group tours factory.
Steinway & Sons operates its 440,000 sq. ft. factory on five floors in Astoria. The company has been making the world's premier pianos for 160 years in NYC. It recently recommitted to continue its manufacturing at the Astoria, Queens location.
 Steinway & Sons sets an extremely high standard for manufacturing, sales, and service. It's pianos are a remarkable success story worldwide. It also sets a good example for other companies that want to succeed.
The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce brought members together at Steinway & Sons to hear Peter Vallone, Jr, NYC Council Member and Candidate for President of the Borough of Queens, to speak about his views on creating the best environment to stimulate more companies like Steinway & Sons to "MAKE IT HERE" in Long Island City, Astoria, and Queens.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Steinway & Sons is the Setting for 'MAKE IT HERE' Focus on Manufacturing in Long Island City, Astoria, and Queens.
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Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Easing Regulatory Burdens on NYC Small Businesses 4/23/2013
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Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Easing Regulatory Burdens on NYC Small Businesses 4/23/2013
Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council pushes bill to ease regulations and fines for small business..
Diana Reyna, Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business
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Long awaited implementation of Regulatory Review Panel recommendation from 2010 requires city agencies to come back to City Council and Mayor's Office in August 2013 with implementation plans.
[ SPECIAL RECEPTION AND MEETING May 2, 2013 8:30 AM: Diana Reyna, City Council Member and Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business to Meet with Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. ]
 The NY City Council voted on April 9, 2013 to take action on the Regulatory Review Panel recommendations originally presented in 2010. The small business community has been watching the legislation because one major element is the identification of regulations which can be eliminated by agencies, and also other regulations which can be administered with warnings and time to cure before violation turn to fines.
Mayor Bloomberg signed the bill into law April 23, 2013.
Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr., one of the sponsors of the warnings bill, said that the bill "requires agencies to come back to us in August with their recommendations. I would expect action in the fall."
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Gwenael Apollon, Secretaire General; YMCA Haiti
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OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Gwenael Apollon, Secretaire General; YMCA Haiti 5/3/2013
Gwenael Apollon... a man of courage, wisdom, and vision.
In October 2012, areas of New York and New Jersey were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. We experienced a taste of the annual seasonal weather pattern of the Caribbean.
In January 2010, Haiti, a country bordering the Dominican Republic and in the path of almost every Hurricane, was devastated by a catastophic magnitude 7.0 Earthquake....followed by 52 aftershocks of 4.5 or larger. The government of Haiti estimated that 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings had collapsed or were severely damaged.
The earthquake in Haiti left 316,000 people dead and 1.6 million homeless.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Gwenael Apollon, Secretaire General; YMCA Haiti 5/3/2013
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City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. Joins Coalition of Latin American Consul Generals to Discuss Public Safety in Latino Neighborhoods of Queens 5/6/2013
CLACNY is comprised of the 21 Consul Generals from Latin American countries to New York City.
On May 6th, Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. – Chair of the Public Safety Committee – met with 10 Consul Generals and/or diplomats from the Coalition of Latin American Consul Generals (CLACNY) at the Centro Español of Queens to discuss safety initiatives within the Latino communities of Queens.
Among the issues discussed at the meeting were methods by which consulates can learn of the arrests of citizens, stop and frisk, Vallone’s racial profiling ban, the dangers of the "Community Safety Act" and the re-establishment of the Vallone Scholarship.
"It is vital that communication is maintained between the NYPD and the Latin-American communities of Queens," said Council Member Vallone. "Responsible leaders like the Consul Generals here today must work with the police to keep us safe from crime and terror, as well as reform the NYPD when necessary."
CLACNY, which is comprised of the 21 Consul Generals from Latin American countries to New York, is an advocacy group working towards the betterment of the Latino population in the City. The Consul Generals and diplomats who attended the meeting were from Mexico, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil, Columbia, Honduras and Peru.
"Queens has the largest population of Latinos in the city of New York, and therefore, this is a natural and important forum to discuss actions the Coalition of Latin American Consul Generals can take to improve public safety," said Consul General Julio Fiol of Chile, who is the former coordinator of CLACNY.
OurLIC attended the meeting and presents Full Video coverage with this article. Please also watch OurLIC.TV, a new, multi-Channel Community TV platform for Greater Long Island City.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. Joins Coalition of Latin American Consul Generals to Discuss Public Safety in Latino Neighborhoods of Queens 5/6/2013
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Taste of Romania Brings Together Two Communities. Welcome by Romanian Consul General for New York
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John Catismatidis Meets with Greek American Home Owners Association in Astoria. Gets Commitments from Valiotis and Rallis 5/8/2013
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APRIL 18th 2:00 pm: 'Make it HERE!' Advocating for 'Manufacturing' in Long Island City / Astoria / Queens.
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(L) Terry Walsh, Chief Factory Technician (R) Andrew Horbachevsky, Vice President, Manufacturing - Steinway & Sons, Astoria, New York
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Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. will address the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce on 4/18 at 2:00 pm at the Steinway & Sons manufacturing headquarters, followed by a tour of the plant.
Steinway & Sons is an Astoria company that has set the highest worldwide standard for manufacturing for over 100 years. It sets an example for success worldwide! That success is clearly observable by the fact that this company, and its pianos, have influenced the entertainment and music industries worldwide for decades. If a performing artists wants to create the most perfect concert quality music, they must use Steinway. There is no equal. There is no compromise.
The Case for Manufacturing in Long Island City / Astoria / Queens will be the to pic of a special meeting of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce on April 18, 2013 at the Steinway & Sons manufacturing headquarters.
New York City Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr., candidate for President of the Borough of Queens, will address the Chamber on the attractiveness of Queens as a location for manufacturing, industry, and companies seeking worldwide success.
Whether it is old world craftmanship, fabrication, or high tech engineering, the NEW Long Island City, Astoria, Dutch Kills, and Queens offer manufacturing and process companies definite advantage.
The meeting will continue as a TOUR of Steinway and Sons until 4:00 pm, followed by a networking event and an opportunity to meet other advocates of Queens development, business leaders, government official, as well as Steinway executives.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for APRIL 18th 2:00 pm: 'Make it HERE!' Advocating for 'Manufacturing' in Long Island City / Astoria / Queens.
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John Catsimatidis, CEO Red Apple Group at his recently acquired METRO OIL in Greenpoint. 4/20/2013
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Catsimatidis Steps in and Gives METRO OIL Another Chance. It's a wonderful thing!
John Catsimatidis saves 130 jobs at Greenpoint's Metro Oil in purchase from Bankruptcy
In a spontaneous visit, just over the Pulaski Bridge, to United Metro Energy Corp. in Greenpoint, John Catsimatidis meets with two employees, Jim Lapp (7 years) and Lee Powers (10 years). Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of Red Apple Group, purchased United Metro Energy Corp. in March 2013,
Mayoral Candidate, John Catsimatidis, brings his 30 year experience in the oil energy business to the Long Island City local area ...Greenpoint...with the purchase of Metro Oil.
Catsimatidis says "It's just another PLUS for New York."
OurLIC captured the chance meeting on VIDEO and presents it with this article. Here is what we learned:
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OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: John Catsimatidis, CEO Red Apple Group. Real Estate Investments
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John Catsimatidis, CEO Red Apple Group. Discusses his real estate development portfolio with OurLIC 3/29/2013
Myrtle Ave at Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn in second phase of development.
New plan for Red Apple Group to build high rises apartments on the Boardwalk at Coney Island
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Catsimatidis talks about his real estate developments, and creating jobs.
Press reports announcing the candidacy of John Catsimatidis for Mayor of New York City frequently mention the fact that he owns Gristides Markets. They sometimes refer to his "real estate investments". Few offer details.
Catsimatidis is a strategic real estate developer. He falls in love with an area, and then finds the locations that are very close to public transportation. That is his strategy. If residents in building can get from the location of their apartments/condo to all other parts of New York City by public transportation, it is a sure success and worth the development. The underlying strategy is "transportation centric locations".
So it is with two curent properties under development. One is at Coney Island, just 30 minutes to Manhattan but facing the Atlantic Ocean plus views from Manhattan. The other is along Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn near Flatbush Ave where Catsimatides is currently in the process of developing a cluster of residential and retail buildings.
OurLIC visited with John Catsimatidis at the headquarters of his company, Red Apple Group, to learn about Mr. Catsimatidis real estate portfolio. Some of it, we know, was established during the growth of Gristides because he knew he had to own the buildings in which his stores were located. He needed to do that in order to protect the brand he was building in each neighborhood.
We think that understanding what John Catsimatidis does with his his various investments in New York City tells us a great deal about how he would approach the complex task of managing the City of New York.
His current real estate developments fit more of his proclaimed "visionary" profile, meaning that he is investing into the future strength of each of the neighborhoods.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: John Catsimatidis, CEO Red Apple Group. Real Estate Investments
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Danielle De Stefano, Local Youth Coach, Throws Hat in Ring to Represent Astoria / Jackson Heights District 22 in NYC City Council
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Danielle De Steffano, Local Youth Coach, Throws Hat in Ring to Represent Astoria / Jackson Heights District 22 in NYC City Council
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On May 9, 2013, Danielle De Stefano announced her candidacy for City Council District 22 in Astoria. Her key platform points are:
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OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION & TOUR: Principal Joseph Reed, Information Technology High School. Giving Students Access to Opportunity
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Making Information Technology High School Competitive and Relevant
From the start, Prinicipal Joseph Reed emphasizes the opportunity that is made possible for the students at Information Technology High School.
It seems that the Information Technology High Schoool plays an important role in the future of New York City ...and Long Island City...for two reasons.
First, ITHS is located at the intersection of 44th Road and 21st Street in Long Island City. It is a short distance for Court Square and trendy Vernon Blvd. Most importantly, this Queens location is in the shadow of Roosevelt Island, the planned location for the Cornell Technion Applied Sciences campus. The campus is part of a Bloomberg administration strategic commitment to lift New York City into a new, higher competitive position with other cities worldwide.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION & TOUR: Principal Joseph Reed, Information Technology High School. Giving Students Access to Opportunity
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Joseph Reed, Principal, Information Technology High School. Long Island City, New York
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Leaders from Roosevelt Island Meet with Long Island City Business Community to Discuss Emerging Relationship Opportunities 3/26/2013
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Janet Falk, Publich Relations entrepreneur and member of Roosevelt Island Business Networking organization.
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'Their message, however, ran counter to previous ones the chamber has heard, principally because, unlike those promoting the campus or accepting its presumed benefits, they are skeptical of what building the campus will mean to island residents.' writes Tom Cogan of the Queens Gazette 3/38/2013
Leaders from Roosevelt Island met with the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce, and made a presentation about the island, on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Court Square Place Conference Center.
This was a first step exchange. The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber's objective was to learn about the emerging opportunities that are part of the new campus development, and begin to understand how Roosevelt Island and Long Island City / Astoria businesses can connect and establish business and other relationships.
Guest Speakers included:
Judith Berdy
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Leaders from Roosevelt Island Meet with Long Island City Business Community to Discuss Emerging Relationship Opportunities 3/26/2013
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People's United Bank Opens its Third Queens Branch inside Stop & Shop in Long Island City
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People's United Bank opens branch inside Stop & Shop in Long Island City
People's United Bank opens branch inside Stop & Shop in Long Island City
Ribbon cutting ceremony. People's United Bank opens branch inside Stop & Shop in Long Island City
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Branch at 48th Street and Northern Blvd will be open seven days a week.
Long established People's United Bank, headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, continues to expand its New York and Queens branches.
On April 25, 2013, executive from the New York Region, lead by Steven Santino, FIrst Vice President of People's United Bank, gathered at their newest branch for a ribbon cutting ceremony with Angel Miqui Jr., Manager. Also participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were Dan Miner, Senior Vice President of The Partnership; Santiago Varga, representing NY Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan; and Arthur Rosenfield, President of Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
Santino presented The Partnership with a $1,000 donation as part of a tradition when opening a branch in a new community.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for People's United Bank Opens its Third Queens Branch inside Stop & Shop in Long Island City
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SYMPOSIUM VIDEOS: Long Island City “Place-Making Economic Development & Corporate / Real Estate / Social Value Creation Strategies” for February 27 / 28, 2013
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John Catsimatidis. KEYNOTE Speaker. Candidate for Mayor of NYC. Symposium on Valuation Strategies, Long Island City / Astoria Chamber or Commerce February 27 / 28, 2013 |
Long island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce Presents 'Community Leadership Resolution' to Hon. Peter F. Vallone, Sr. First Speaker of the City Council for the City of New York |
Lindsay J. Thompson. Lindsay Thompson is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in Baltimore, Maryland, |
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David J. Wilk, CRE, MAI, National Director, Corp RE & Advisory Services, Sperry Van Ness and Corporate Valuation Advisors (moderator) |
Kathrine Gregory, Entrepreneurs Space. Panelist at Community Symposium February 28, 2013 hosted by Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce. |
Kip McMahan, Principal, Fletcher Thompson Architects |
Full Video Coverage of Community Symposium made available by Sponsors: Alma Bank, 30th Avenue Business Association, and OurLIC NEWS.
On February 27th and 28th, the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce presented a Symposium as part of a Community Development Symposium Series it is organizing. The theme of this Symposium was “Place-making Economic Development and Corporate Real Estate/Social  Value Creation Strategies" which presented innovative ideas on strategies for corporations, municipalities, and entrepreneurs to create new economic development and jobs within the communities. The Symposium was created by Corporate Valuation Advisors and Sperry Van Ness, leading national real estate and valuation consulting firms recognized for their work with corporations, private equity firms, universities, governments, and communities throughout the United States (www.valuecreaterealestate.com)
In his Keynote comments, John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and candidate for Mayor of the City of New York, echoed the perspective of Peter F. Vallone, Sr. in his FIRST WORDS at the previous night's reception. Vallone had described a period in the history of Long Island City and Astoria when there was high crime. He attributed the safer, more desirable neighborhoods to actions taken such as the formation of the Astoria Civic Association and the Boys and Girls Club. Families appreciated that the community offered productive solutions for their children; and that the streets were made safe. Catsimatidis made similar points with his views that education is the foundation for job qualification, especially in the trades. He talked about his own life. He said that "NYC is failing its children" by not preparing them properly.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for SYMPOSIUM VIDEOS: Long Island City “Place-Making Economic Development & Corporate / Real Estate / Social Value Creation Strategies” for February 27 / 28, 2013
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Entrepreneurs Space, Long Island City's Commercial Kitchen Incubator, Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary
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Emtrepreneurs Space Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
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Queens Economic Development Corp. celebrates Entrepreneur Space’s second birthday.
The ENTREPRENEURS Space officially opened on Jan. 19, 2011.
Kathrine Gregory, now a consultant assisting Entrepreneurs Space, began the operation of this innovative commercial kitchen as The Artisan Baking Center Kitchen Innovations (ABCKI) in 2005. It then became known as Mi Kitchen es su Kitchen, and finally transitioned to Entrepreneurs Space when she partnered with Queens Economic Development Corporation. [ Related OurLIC article "People with Dreams ... and the Woman who makes them Possible" from March 26, 2010. ]
Now sponsored by NYC Economic Development Corporation, this 12,500 sq ft facility features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, offices and classrooms that entrepreneurs can rent at below-market rates as they build their businesses.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Entrepreneurs Space, Long Island City's Commercial Kitchen Incubator, Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary
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Rich Buceta, Head Brewer and Lead Guitar brews it his way at Singlecut Beersmiths
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P.S. 122 PTA and Vallone Rally Against Proposed Changes to Local GIFTED & TALENTED Program
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Naima Garvin speaks out Against Proposed Changes to Local GIFTED & TALENTED Program
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Naima Garvin Speaks Out along with City Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr.
On March 14th, the PTA of P.S. 122 and Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. held a rally on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse to voice their opposition to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to the school’s Gifted and Talented program – which will in turn affect schools throughout the district. Over 100 parents attended the rally, after which the PTA presented the DOE with a petition against the changes signed by 2,200 people.
The DOE’s plan, which is opposed by the large majority of the community, would restructure P.S. 122 into a Kindergarten through 8th grade school and make drastic cuts to its Gifted and Talented Program. It would eventually result in the number of Gifted and Talented classes at the school decreasing from 11 to three, as well as cause significant overcrowding.
Furthermore, Gifted and Talented students from P.S. 150, who currently matriculate into P.S. 122’s Gifted and Talented Program, will no longer be eligible to apply for enrollment.
Vallone, who has introduced legislation calling upon the Department of Education to provide enough seats in middle school Gifted and Talented programs for each eligible student, expressed his opposition for the plan and said he doesn’t believe it will happen.
“Our school system has enough problems, so it defies logic for the DOE to want to dismantle a highly successful program which is a model for the entire city,” said Council Member Vallone. “Bureaucrats are trying to blame the Chancellor’s regulation, as if it was one of the Ten Commandments, but those regulations are changed constantly. That excuse doesn’t hold water, and the Astoria community demands to know the real reason behind this.”
Vallone also stated that although he only has one year left on his term as Council Member, he hopes to still be in public service in order to continue to fight to ensure this proposal doesn’t happen.
Also attending the rally were P.S.122 PTA Co-Presidents Claudia Lieto-McKenna and Clara Oza; a representative from the UFT; CDEC 30 Co-President Isaac Carmignani; and representatives from the PTAs of P.S.141, P.S. 85, P.S.150 and P.S.166.
[ SEE OurLIC FULL VIDEO COVERAGE: Parent-Teacher Association Rallies Over Department of Education Plans to Modify Gifted & Talented Children Program in District 30 and Specifically PS 122 in Astoria ]
Naima Garvin Speals Out
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Diana Reyna, Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business
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OurLIC VIDEO Conversation: Diana Reyna, City Council Member and Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business
'The Small Business Community has a great time to come together to put forth an agenda that is healthy for them. It would be wonderful to understand how every candidate is going to have a small business agenda at the forefront.'
As Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business, Diana Reyna focuses on ways she can advocate for the over 220,000 small businesses across the five boroughs. She understands that they are crucial to New York City's economic rebound, and that the Council's efforts are not only for encouraging new small businesses, but on helping current business owners survive.
In response to a question about the impact of the coming elections, Reyna says 'The Small Business Community has a great time to come together to put forth an agenda that is healthy for them. It would be wonderful to understand how every candidate is going to have a small business agenda at the forefront.' She follows by saying "This is your time."
OurLIC met with Council Member Reyna for a Video Conversation on March 26, 2013. This article includes the full VIDEO interview as well as her comments to the Organization or Latino Entrepreneurs (OLE) at a Trade Event at LaGuardia Community College.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC VIDEO Conversation: Diana Reyna, City Council Member and Chair of New York City Council's Committee on Small Business
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Catsimatidis Addresses Community and Education at Symposium in Long Island City
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John Catsimatidis. KEYNOTE Speaker. Candidate for Mayor of NYC. Symposium on Valuation Strategies, Long Island City / Astoria Chamber or Commerce February 27 / 28, 2013
John Catsimatidis. KEYNOTE Speaker. Candidate for Mayor of NYC. Symposium on Valuation Strategies, Long Island City / Astoria Chamber or Commerce February 27 / 28, 2013
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Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce Community Symposium on "Place Making Economic Development"
John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and Candidate for Mayor of the City of New York, was the KEYNOTE speaker at a Community Symposium organized by the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
A number of high level panelists from the community as well as from professional and academic organizations that specialize in various aspects of real estate strategic marketing, national valuation insights and community value creation spoke at the event and answered questions. Arthur Rosenfield, President of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce said "This SYMPOSIUM was designed to take a fresh look at the Greater Long Island City area by very highly qualified people with a fresh set of eyes." He said "Things are changing quickly; and, we need to step back and take a new look to understand where we are, where we are going, and what impact these changes have on value of all types. We need to understand how to manage the 'value' being created in the community. We can learn from professionals and the academic community that have studied and helped similar communities, business owners, and developers elsewhere during their high growth periods."
 The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce ran the Symposium as part of a Community Development Symposium Series it is organizing. The theme of this Symposium was “Place-making Economic Development and Corporate Real Estate/Social Value Creation SYMPOSIUM which presented innovative ideas on strategies for corporations, municipalities, and entrepreneurs to create new economic development and jobs within the communities. The Symposium was created by Corporate Valuation Advisors and Sperry Van Ness, leading national real estate and valuation consulting firms recognized for their work with corporations, private equity firms, universities, governments, and communities throughout the United States. (www.valuecreaterealestate.com)
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Catsimatidis Addresses Community and Education at Symposium in Long Island City
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OurLIC FULL VIDEO COVERAGE: Parent-Teacher Association Rallies Over Department of Education Plans to Modify Gifted & Talented Children Program in District 30 and Specifically PS 122 in Astoria
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Lindsay James Soto make an impassioned plea. 'A school without art, music, technology, and a library is a prison....that becomes overcrowed...that is not a school. That is a compusory prison.'
Representatives from the Department of Education
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Statement from NYC City Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. / Candidate for Queens Borough President
OP ED by Tony Meloni. Candidate for NYC City Council
The school auditorium at PS 122 - Mary Fay School, was packed with parents, teachers, and students angry about proposed changes to their Gifted and Talented Academy by the Department of Education.
The evening promised to host an important discussion with policy makers, elected officials, and the parents. Parents expected to have an opportunity to carefully listen and respond to the Department of Educations plan to change PS 122, a school that has been dedicated to Gifted and Talented students, the areas only school of its type.
The DOE also wants to add a general education middle school to this already crowded elementary school. In order to accompish this, the school would need to convert its library, art room, and tech and science lab into classrooms. They also plan to start LUNCH at 9:30 am.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC FULL VIDEO COVERAGE: Parent-Teacher Association Rallies Over Department of Education Plans to Modify Gifted & Talented Children Program in District 30 and Specifically PS 122 in Astoria
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Golden Gloves SEMIFINALS to Benefit Shareing & Careing. Joseph Pistilli to MC April 4, 2013
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Joseph Pistilli to be the Master of Ceremonies of the 86th Annual Semi Finals Golden Gloves benefiting Shareing and Careing on April 4, 2013
Shareing & Careing provides a full range of support services
to all whose lives are impacted by breast and other cancers.
Joseph Pistilli, Chairman and CEO First Central Savings Bank (FCSB) and owner of Pistilli Realty Group, has been chosen to be the Master of Ceremonies of the 86th Annual Semi Finals Golden Gloves benefitting Sharing and Caring on April 4th, 2013 at CHIAN FEDERATION in Astoria.
In an email letter to busines friends, Pistilli has reached out to propose a "perfect business opportunity" to get their businesses on nation Cable T.V and the Daily News by becoming a sponsor for that evenings event.
A contribution of $1500 dollars makes a company a sponsor supporting Shareing & Careing, providing much needed support from the the organization that helps women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pistili appeals by saying "I know that we all know someone that has become a victim and we will know others in the future that will fall to some type of cancer."
He adds "When you become a sponsor I will personally mention your company name and your relationship to the organization as well as it will viewed by thousands on cable T.V. on banners that will be displayed behind me."
From the Shareing & Careing website:
Our Mission
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Joseph Pistilli to be the Master of Ceremonies of the 86th Annual Semi Finals Golden Gloves benefiting Shareing and Careing on April 4, 2013
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The Waterfront Crabhouse to Open February 12 at 10:00am
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Tony Mazzarella and his team have been working hard to get the Waterfront Crabhouse rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy.
After Superstorm Sandy destroyed the Waterfront Crabhouse, Tony Mazzarella and his crew immediately went to work with clean up and re-building. The landmark restaurant in Long Island City, enjoyed by the community and visitors for over 30 years, plans to open February 12th at 10:00 AM.
February 12th is Mardi Gras and, of course, February 14th is Valentine's Day. Both have been favorites at The Waterfront Crabhouse. It will be a Fat Tuesday celebration and Valentine's Day for all of us who love the food, friendship, atmosphere, people, staff, and style of the Crabhouse. It has been missed by everyone in the community and by its long time loyal customers.
The restaurant has been completely rebuilt from the basement and floor up. Tony's crew immediately went to work on the clean up, replace, repair, and rebuild of a new and better Waterfront Crabhouse.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for The Waterfront Crabhouse to Open February 12 at 10:00am
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American Metropolis: The Future
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PanelistsL American Metropolis
PROF. LOUIS KATSOS, President, Jekmar Associates, Inc.
JULIE MENIN, Former Community Board 1 Chair and Candidate for Manhattan Borough President
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Development and Construction in NYC
Video Coverage of American Metropolis: The Future
Panel featuring
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Community Board #2 Monthly Meeting Hears Growing Feedback from Residents on Alternate Side Parking Proposed for Hunters Point by Department of Sanitation. 2/7/2013
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'STOP Alternate Side Parking NOW!' Posted inside a window on Vernon Blvd, Hunters Point.
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Board agrees to postpone vote until all sides have been heard, and the impact of alternate side of the street parking is fully understood.
Queens Community Board #2 heard from a number of residents of Long Island City / Hunters Point who expressed strong points of view that they opposed a plan presented by the Department of Sanitation which includes proposed weekly alternate side of the street parking.
The community has been bursting with new residents, and there are limited parking spaces for residents because cars are sometimes parked for long periods of time.
A hearing was held in January because some residents of Hunters Point want the Department of Sanitation to clean the streets regulary. The DOS has submitted a proposal that calls for weekly cleaning. A petition was submitted in support of street cleaning.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Community Board #2 Monthly Meeting Hears Growing Feedback from Residents on Alternate Side Parking Proposed for Hunters Point by Department of Sanitation. 2/7/2013
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Melinda Katz, Candidate for Queens Borough President, Meets with Greater Long Island City Business Leaders
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Melinda Katz, former City Council Member, Candidate for Queens Borough President. Meets with Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce 2/21/2013
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Candidate for Queens Borough President
Melinda Katz, candidate for Queens Borough President, was the guest speaker at the February 21st monthly breakfast meeting of the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce held at the Court Square Place Conference Center.
Melinda Katz was formerly a New York State Assembly Member, a NYC City Council Member, and Director of Community Boards for the Burough of Queens. During her terms of elected office, she served as Chair of the Land Use Committee for the City Council at a time when Long Island City was under its early phases of development. She is candidate for Queens Borough President.
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Immaculate Conception Church has Family Baptisms and Introduces Children to Parish Members 4/28/2013
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YOU ARE THERE: Five Candidates for NYC Public Advocate Speak at Forum 2/6/2013
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Noah Gotbaum, Candidate for Public Advocate for the City of New York |
Cathy Guerriero, Candidate for Public Advocate for the City of New York |
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Reshma Saujani, Candidate for Public Advocate for the City of New York |
Hon. Leticia James, Candidate for Public Advocate for the City of New York. NYC City Council Member. |
Hon. Daniel Squadron, Candidate for Public Advocate for the City of New York |
The Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club of Queens hosts forum to introduce candidates, and hear responses during Q&A.
The office of Public Advocate for the City of New York is a citywide elected position in New York City, which is first in line to succeed the Mayor. The office serves as a direct link between the electorate and city government, effectively acting as an ombudsman, or "watchdog," for New Yorkers. The office is a non-voting member of the City Council. There have been three Public Advocates since the office was created:
Bill de Blasio - January 2010. Has now announced candidacy for Mayor
Betsy Gotbaum - January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2009
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for YOU ARE THERE: Five Candidates for NYC Public Advocate Speak at Forum 2/6/2013
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Innovative 'Taste of the Foodcellar' Helps Long Island City Residents Improve their Quality of Life. 1/24/2013
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'I live across the street.' said one happy resident while tasting Truffle Oil. 'It is awesome'.
Long Island City's favorite market and eatery was filled with residents tasting food and beverage from the Foodcellar Market's specially selected vendors who were set up with tables throughout the store to sample their gourmet items and meet their consumers.
 "I live across the street." said one happy resident while tasting Truffle Oil. "It is awesome....I shop here all the time. So this is a really good way for us to figure out what we want, and what we will actually take."
When you are shopping in a store, there is no real way to taste something to know whether you will love something or not. With today's foods that are innovative, or prepared in local kitchens, it is harder to know.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Innovative 'Taste of the Foodcellar' Helps Long Island City Residents Improve their Quality of Life. 1/24/2013
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VIDEO COVERAGE: Public Hearing on Outdoor Cafes / Street Cleaning for Hunters Point / 5th Street One-way Proposal
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VIDEO COVERAGE: Long Island City Tourism Project Part 2
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Interested parties can receive a copy of the DRAFT PROPOSAL for Long Island City Tourism Project by contacting Arthur Rosenfield at email to Arthur@LICChamber.com
NY State Senator Michael Gianaris speaks to Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce 1/17/2013
Proposed plan to develop tourism for Greater Long Island City presented by Arthur Rosenfield, President, Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce.
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Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce meets for Part 2 of Plan to Develop Tourism. NY State Senator Michael Gianaris speaks
The Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce met at Ponticello Ristorante on Thursday, January 17, 2013 to continue its planning process to develop tourism for the Greater Long Island City area.
NY State Senator Michael Gianaris spoke to the group about tourism as well as other topics.
The meeting followed a previous meeting held December 20, 2012.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for VIDEO COVERAGE: Long Island City Tourism Project Part 2
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The Trend is Blend
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Blend Restaurant on Vernon Blvd in Long Island City.
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Blend is a restaurant that brings together the rich, savory, flavorful foods from many different Latin cuisines.
The goal of Blend, a very successful Latin Fusion restaurant on trendy Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, is to offer “close to home cooked” delicious and nutritious foods from countries that are the homelands of so much of the population here. And, the more authentic the better.
Restaurant goers who know Latin cuisine flock to Blend. They know what authentic is and what "home cooked" tastes like.
Blend's food is delicious! It is also abundant and beautifully presented. The restaurant is casual, but the amenities say fine dining. Cloth napkins, sparkling glassware, an attentive waitstaff and other touches are what makes your experience such a pleasure. Blend knows that good food should be presented in a quality manner and they do just that!
Go to full Dining GUIDE Restaurant Review, Video and Photos for The Trend is Blend
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OURLIC SPECIAL REPORT: NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE in Astoria, Sunnyside, Long Island City
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NY Marathon along Vernon Blvd |
30th Avenue Astoria Neighborhood Life |
Ditmars Blvd Astoria Neighborhood Life |
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Madera Cuban Grill - Vernon Blvd LIC |
Sugar Freak - 30th Avenue Astoria |
Grand Cafe - 30th Ave Astoria |
The attractive neighborhoods in Greater Long Island City are changing. New trends emerge.
Lifestyle trends are often subtle. Transformations in a community are slow. They sneak up on us, and suddenly, something has changed...and things are different. What we say "WILL" happen, is suddenly a reality.
When trends become reality, it changes the way we look at everything that is important to us. Trends in a community influence where we live and what we do....where we shop and what we eat. They influence travel, entertainment, investments, relationships and just about everything else. It is not unusual in history for trends to emerge during recessions. People have ways of adapting. Even policy makers, Community Boards, and others manage to spot trends and adapt their thinking and decisions, once their meaning is understood. Even politics change, as new voters move into districts in large numbers. Shifts in population effect everyone and everything.
Since its beginning in 2008, OurLIC has been like a SCOUT...looking under the surface and behind the doors to explore and reveal the hidden virtues of "our" Long Island City community. We've identified the new things and tied them together with the old to help make sense of change that has been part of the vision of the community for its own future. The camera has been an incredible tool to chronicle the changes. "Everything Important. Everyone Important. Every Day"....has brought the photos and videos from economic development to block parties and kitten adoptions.
Now, we are opening a new chapter of this service with the announcement of "NEIGBORHOOD LIFE". With OurLIC NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE we will reach deeper into the changes on each major Avenue, Street, Road, and Boulevard of NYC where we can spot the trends that are changing our lifestyle, quality of life, neighbors, restaurants, shops, and quality of business in Astoria, Long Island City and perhaps catch the shifts in the NYC experience.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OURLIC SPECIAL REPORT: NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE in Astoria, Sunnyside, Long Island City
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Long Island City Tourism Initiative Encouraged by New York State Department of Tourism and NYC & Co.
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MTA Proposes New Bus Line connecting Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Long Island City
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MTA Plans New Bus Line to Connect Brooklyn's Williamsburg and Greenpoint with Long Island City
Proposal Presented to Community Board #2 January 3, 2013
On January 3, 2013 The MTA presented a proposed plan for new bus service to connect Western Brooklyn with Long Island City. Primarily, the service would connect Williamsburg and Greenpoint with Long Island City.
The bus would cross the Pulaski Bridge, run down 11th Street, turn right on Jackson Ave, and return over the Pulaski Bridge.
Chairman of the Community Board, Joe Conley, introduced the MTA spokesmen with a comment that he views this as a "first phase" leading to improved bus service for Hunters Point area.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for MTA Plans New Bus Line to Connect Brooklyn's Williamsburg and Greenpoint with Long Island City
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OKEANOS Greek Seafood Restaurant Earns Recommendation from CityEntree
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Fresh from the market, grilled fish at OKEANOS Greek Seafood Restaurant on Ditmars Blvd in Astoria
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Put OKEANOS at the top of your
"to go" list. It is on Ditmars Blvd in
Astoria.
OKEANOS is definitely one of the best Greek restaurants in New York for both traditional and innovative Greek cuisine. Their excellent chef has been honing his skills for the past 30 years; and, the perfecting of his dishes are the reward that you will enjoy!
We are excited about the food at OKEANOS Greek Seafood Restaurant. It is delicious and world class, offering diners a great value. Food is abundant and presented in an appetizing way.
OKEANOS is a CityEntree RECOMMENDED restaurant.
Go to full Dining GUIDE Restaurant Review, Video and Photos for OKEANOS Greek Seafood Restaurant Earns Recommendation from CityEntree
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Terry Walsh, "Tone Meister", Steinway & Sons
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VIDEO TOUR: Steinway & Sons...It's on a different scale!
OurLIC tours the Steinway & Sons
factory with Terry Walsh, "Tone
Meister" at Steinway & Sons.
Steinway concert pianos, like the concert pianists who play them, are legendary...and for good reason. Each piano manufactured by Steinway & Sons in Astoria takes over a year to build. Then there comes the task of tuning a Steinway piano to perfection so that it matches the artistry of the pianist with the unique acoustics of each hall.
A customer of a Steinway will pay over $100,000 for the joy of owning and playing an instrument that is capable of producing the most perfect sound of music known to man. Regardless of what is tried to match the sound of a Steinway, the human ear can faithfully distinguish the rich tonal quality of a Steinway piano. It has since the early 1800's.
For those who live in Astoria / Long Island City, this is something to be proud of. The people who make these incredible pianos live and work in this community. The hands that make these pianos are OUR hands. These pianos are used by top performing artists all over the world, and owned by people who represent the highest standards in their appreciation of music.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for VIDEO TOUR: Steinway & Sons...It's on a different scale!
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OurLIC SPECIAL REPORT: Seth Pinsky, President of NYCEDC, Seven Panelists, and Three POLS Give Overview of Cornell Technion Impact on LIC
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Andrew Kirby, Plaxall LIC Properties |
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Vicky Schnepps, owner, Queens Courier at Courier's Power Breakfast 10/11/2012 |
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Carole Conslato, President of Queens Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of Con Edison |
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Queens Courier hosted a POWER Breakfast on October 11, 2012
Seth Pinksy, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation offered a Keynote speech that continued to place Long Island City and Astoria at the top of the curve for Tech and Business Development for the future.
Other panelists, including Andrew Kirby of Plaxall Properties, described preparations being made now for tech companies, incubators, and future residential development to support the Cornell-Technion campus project on Roosevelt Island.
Speakers included:
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC SPECIAL REPORT: Seth Pinsky, President of NYCEDC, Seven Panelists, and Three POLS Give Overview of Cornell Technion Impact on LIC
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Joan Davidson; President, NYC Art Teachers Association / UFT
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OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Joan Davidson; President, New York City Art Teachers Association / UFT 10/13/2012
Joan Davidson says that Art Education is the "CORE of Education"
On October 13, 2012, ART teachers and administrators gathered from all of NYC to attend a city-wide, all day conference sponsored by NYCATA / UFT. The purpose of the conference was to learn, share skills and experience art workshops... and to highlight the essential central idea that ART is the CORE OF THE CURRICULUM.
The theme of the conference was, in fact, "Art Education: Core of the Curriculum."
During the conference, OurLIC was interview NYCATA's President, Joan Davidson. This articulate spokesperson builds a good case for ART EDUCATION that is directed to community and public leaders, elected officials, and parent.
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Joan Davidson; President, New York City Art Teachers Association / UFT 10/13/2012
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PREVIEW OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Kirk Karabelas, Chairman; and Charles Koehler, Executive Vice President; ALMA Bank
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Charles Koehler, Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer; ALMA Bank |
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NYC Sets in Motion Five New Programs to Support Small Business
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Vasile Badaluta, owner of Bucharest Restaurant in Sunnyside, is chief editor of the Romanian Journal newspaper and producer of the Romanian Voice TV,
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PEOPLE: Vasile Badaluta ~ A Renaissance Man.
Vasile Badaluta is a Renaissance Man. His weekly newspaper and his restaurant serve the appetites of the largest concentration of Romanian and Moldovan people outside of those countries, estimated to be 400,000 – 500,000 people. Vasilie Badaluta is a man of vision, leadership, and very high energy. He has an insatiable appetite himself. He is known to be driven to identify and pursue the very best of life for his fellow Romanian and Moldovan people.
Formerly an Economist in Romania, he and his wife, Adriana, immigrated to the United States 29 years ago seeking political asylum in 1983 from Romanians oppressive Communist rule under Nicolae Ceauºescu . Today, for his people, he has created a leading restaurant and cultural center in NYC. The Bucharest Restaurant in Sunnyside serves as a hub for residents as well as diplomats, entrepreneurs, and other leaders. Vasile passionately watches over every detail of Bucharest Restaurant. It warm, welcoming, and authentic. It contributes to the cultural exchange that is part of the fabric of NYC.
Vasile Badaluta has also established a voice and source of trusted news and information for Romanian and Moldovan people in the United States. As its Chief Editor of the weekly newspaper the Romanian Journal; and as Producer of Romanian Voice TV, Vasilie Badaluta shares his informed point of view and insights about politics, culture, world events and other topics with his readers and viewers.
One of the accomplishments of Vasile is that he gathered over 700 Romanian people in front of the White House in Washington asking that Romania be part of the NATO.
His Romanian Voice TV in SUA can be seen by a potential of 50 millions people. In his TV programs he offers Romanians, and all the viewers, images of Romania, its economy, culture, personalities, tourism, etc and he makes known Romanian communities and their lives to the people of the United States that he loves so much as a Patriot.
His Romanian Journal will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary in November 2012.
Recognized for his business skills and leadership, Vasile Badaluta was recently elected to the Board of Directors the Chamber of Commerce serving Greater Long Island City and Astoria. In that role, he will help to guide the local business community to expand and grow through trade, as well as to advocate for the economic, social, and general welfare of the community. Chamber of Commerce President, Arthur Rosenfield, says of Vasile "We are very fortunate and proud to have a man of Vasile Badaluta's background, unique experience, talent, and knowledge as a resource in this community. He will help us to harness the unprecedented opportunity for growth that is part of NYC’s hottest neighborhoods…Long Island City, Astoria, and Sunnyside."
Review of Bucharest Restaurant [ ENGLISH ] [ ROMANIAN TRANSLATION ]
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for PEOPLE: Vasile Badaluta ~ A Renaissance Man.
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Valarie D'Elia, 'Travel with Val' and authority on tourism crosses the East River on the East River Ferry to Long Island City
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Behind the Scenes: Valarie D'Elia comes to Long Island City to Report on Tourism for "Travel with Val"
Tourists Find Long Island City A Great Alternative To Manhattan Madness segment by Valarie D'Elia aired on NY1 September 15th and 19th "Travel with Val".
Long Island City tourism is booming. The community is in the midst of a renaissance with hotels being built, and restaurants being opened. Long Island City is attracting people from all over the world for the same reason that people are moving here. It is 3 to 5 minutes across the East River to Manhattan, and a short distance to airports and lots of attractions, dining, and cultural centers in Queens.
When we met Valarie D'Elia at the pre-opening reception of the Z Hotel in July, she asked "What do people do in Long Island City?" We quickly invited her to return for a tour.
In early September, just after Hurricane Irene passed through, Val crossed the East River, by its new Ferry, with Arthur and Marion Rosenfield. For several hours we introduced Val to the Long Island City that we know. Because of OurLIC, we have a privileged view and perspective of LIC and were able to show her, first hand, the answer to her question "What do people do in Long Island City."
Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Behind the Scenes: Valarie D'Elia comes to Long Island City to Report on Tourism for "Travel with Val"
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Natural Frontier Market Grand Opening Continues through June 30th Go to OurLIC GRAND OPENING Profile of Natural Frontier Market.
We are pleased to present CulturePop, PANORAMA, INTERSECTION, Ear to the Ground by Insider Contributors who know what is happening in Long Island City because
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Ed Koch Reviews is written by Former Mayor Edward Koch of The City or New York. It is presented to OurLIC readers for your enjoyment.
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The neighborhood is hopping with culture these days. Music, visual art, theater, dance. CulturePop is written by Sofia Landon Geier, an OurLIC Insider Contributor.
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Art is the language of the human spirit. It is as old as our earliest civilizations. Art is a language that is also universal -- it speaks to us no matter what words articulate our thoughts. Living with art that not only reflects our vision but also expands our spirit is essential. The call and response of the human spirit is amplified through artwork. Come out. Look. Bring your check book. Buy art, buy local. P A N O R A M A is written by Karen Fitzgerald, an OurLIC Insider Contributor.
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This column in OurLIC will have a meaning for the word INTERSECTION both as a physical location as well as a place where there is a merging of diverse cultures. INTERSECTION is written by Dr. Jack Eichenbaum, an OurLIC Contributor, Instructor, and Urban Geographer.
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Everyone knows that keeping your "ear to the ground" means paying attention to what is happening around you; getting an early sign that something is coming, pay attention to rumors.
To us "ear to the ground" items are things that are not in a calendar yet, and stories that are still too early to write articles about. Even a well confirmed rumor will qualify.
Ear to the Ground is written by Dana Humphrey, an OurLIC Insider Contributor.
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OurLIC EXCLUSIVE
Economic Forecast Breakfast with Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
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Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
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Gayle Baron, President, LICBDC
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Seth Bornstein, Executive Director, QEDC
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Presentation made possible by the Long Island City Business Development Corporation [ LICBDC ] and Queens Economic Development Corporation [ QEDC].
Long Island City, New York March 18, 2010 - Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, addressed a gathering of business and organization leaders about the challenges faced due to the economic downturn. Her economic forecast focused on the difficult challenges facing the global community as part of an economic recovery. The meeting was organized by the Long Island City Business Development Corporation [LICBDC] and the Queens Economic Development Corporation.
Ms. Wylde began her address by declaring that she was not an "economist", and not an expert in the local Long Island City market; but, wanted to talk about the larger context of the economy (globally, nationally, and Albany) and how they were effecting the development of strategies going foreward.
On the same day, Partnership for New York City released a PricewaterhouseCoopers Report indicating that New York City Remains a Global Powerhouse, but that issues of cost, livability and sustainability are significant future challenges. Go to March 18th Press Release.
Full video coverage of her address and follow up Q&A are available in the left column in 20 segments of approximately three to five minutes each.
Highlights:
- In a global sense, the economic forecast is pretty good.
- We are coming out of a two year global recession, and; based on actions of governments and central banks around the world, we avoided avoided a great depression.
- We are experiencing a jobless recovery and noone is certain where the jobs of the future will come from in this country.
- Our economic growth will come from trade and business relationships with China and India, where growth this century will come from.
- The GDP in the US is expected to grow by over 3.0% in 2010. At 3.0% growth, it would take a decade to get back to where we were in terms of jobs in 2007.
- We have a longterm prospect of relatively high unemployment, and the social and economic consequences of that.
- Nationally, the three big challenges are:
- Jobs.
- Bringing Consumers back into the market.
- Dealing with the continuing credit crunch faced by small business.
- Large and mid-sized businesses in most sectors have money to invest, and are preparing for increased activity. But they are not rehiring, and may not rehire in this country at the same levels as before the cuts.
- New jobs will take a while. They will come from new start-up companies, new industries taking shape, and foreign companies setting up operations in the US.
- THE FIRST COMMERCIAL TENANT CONTRACTED IN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IS A REAL ESTATE COMPANY FROM CHINA THAT WILL BRING CHINESE COMPANIES TO THE US.
- New York City and Queens can excell in jobs related to the "export sector".
- More available on video segments to the left.
Job creation, and investment in the future, both Citywide and at the local level.
Go to Full Video and Photo Coverage of Economic Forecast.
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New Service Promotes Long Island City Performing Arts
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OurLIC has launched an important new section of its service to provide an online stage for the growing performing arts community of western Queens. A unique format will permit each theater, studio, or company to have its own virtual stage representing its actual physical stage. Performing companies can add videos, calendars, booking and other content, plus integrate their OurLIC STAGE with their OurLIC Profile and OurLIC Social Networking tools to expand promotional capability and personalize their theater or studio.
Expanding and promoting the performing arts, and the talented people who create dance and theater, is an important way to build the quality of life in LIC; and a great way to strengthen the economy here.
OurLIC is helping to cross promote participating restaurants and hotels with theaters and studios. The service will also highlight promotional offers between theaters like the Secret Theatre and restaurants like Da Gianni Ristorante.
For the past year, OurLIC has provided space for Artists, Photographers and Designers through its popular OurLIC GALLERY.
Organizations interested in Travel and Tourism should also refer to Travel and Tourism Council of Long Island City, a newly forming Council being spearheaded by Anna Gaffney, Director of Sales and Marketing at Holiday Inn Manhattan View.
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Library at Queens West / Hunters Point, OurLIC Contributer: Don Dodelson, President, Friends of Queens Library at Hunters Pint / Queens West, Long Island City.
Letter to LIC Community about the planned Library at Hunters Pint / Queens West
Dear Neighbor,
Did you know that a public library is promised to us to be built here on the river in Long Island City?
This is what I know about the project:
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Don Dodelson Profile
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Two Long Island City Restaurants have launched new websites to kick off 2010.
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Lounge 47 begins the new year with a new website that focuses on Vernon Blvd
and the people that make Lounge 47 an interesting place. It notes that Lounge 47 is a Reflection of Vernon Blvd: "Amidst all of the change that is taking place, Lounge 47 has become an important gathering place for both newcomers and long time residents."
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Bel Aire Diner & Restaurant on 21st Street and Broadway in Astoria, is known for its food and service. It promotes it's "Best Diner in Queens" award from the DAILY NEWS. That is quite an achievement.
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