Forever Fausta On Monday, September 19th at 6 PM you are invited to celebrate Fausta Ippolito and help create the Forever Fausta Learning and Literacy Endowment at the future Hunters Point Community Library.
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Mort Zuckerman is "Cautiously Optimistic" Mort Zuckerman, owner of NY DAILY NEWS and US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, addressed the Queens Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting 5/24/2011
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Ring 8 Annual Awards Attracts Over 500 On December 18, 2011, over 500 people attended the Ring 8 Annual Awards Banquet held at Russo on the Bay.
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"Challenges to Economic Recovery": Citibank Economist, Dr. D'Antonio, Shares His Observations on U.S. Economic Conditions and Trends 4/14/2011 If you sell discretionary products, it is time to ramp-up and start competitively marketing. US consumers are shopping again!
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REMINDER::: SLA HEARING TOMORROW AT 10:00 AM at SLA REGARDING GYPSY ROSE APPLICATION
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NOTICE OF SLA HEARING WED JANUARY 4th: GYPSY ROSE - SLA Application For Gentlemen's Club At 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY
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Schumer and Gianaris Urge TSA to Designate An On-Duty Passenger Advocate At Airports To Hear Passenger Concerns As They Occur Call For Investigation Into Recent Cases Of Inappropriate Searching At Kennedy Airport
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Taste of Foodcellar: Celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Foodcellar Market on August 11th 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Over forty vendors will set up tables and sample tastes of their food, beverage, and snacks during the festivities.
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Van Bramer Holds Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Hunters Point South - 5/24/2011
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New York State Liquor Authority Rejects Gypsy Rose Strip Club Application After 2nd Hearing.
Community is united "from all walks of life".
The Long Island City Community turned out in strength over two hearings by the NY State Liquor Authority to express its strong objection to the application by 21 Group dba Gypsy Rose for an on-premise license to serve alcoholic beverage.
The first hearing on this application by the SLA was held January 4, 2012. It was adjourned until January 18th because new material was presented to the Commissioners on the day of that hearing, and the notice of hearing had only been given a few days earlier during the holidays.
OurLIC attended the SLA hearing and presents full video coverage of this hearing with this article.
MTA Announces Winter and Spring 2012 Subway Line Closures for Weekends on 7 Subway Line
MTA Scheule of Winter interruptions for 7 Subway Line effecting Long Island City Full Slides
At a Town Hall Meeting hosted by NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, MTA Executives presented plans for continued subway maintenance and improvements.
The MTA also announced their schedule of closures for Winter and Spring. This includes closing of weekend service between Time Sq and Queensboro Plaza for 11 weekends on the 7 Subway line starting January 21-23 and ending early April...affecting Hunters Point.
Long Island City Community Rally. Compelling Opposition to Liquor License for Gypsy Rose on 21st Street
Community Rally January 12, 2012 against Gypsy Rose strip club application for on-premise liquor license.
Assembly Member Cathy Nolan speaks out at Community Rally January 12, 2012 against Gypsy Rose strip club application for on-premise liquor license.
NYC City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer speaks out at Community Rally January 12, 2012 against Gypsy Rose strip club application for on-premise liquor license.
Strong message: "Those days are gone."
Long Island City residents, community leaders, and all elected officials rallied Thursday morning, January 12, 2012 to demonstrate agains the granting of a liquor license to 21 Group for a strip club to be located on 21st Street near schools, homes, and businesses.
OurLIC was at the rally and presents a full video with this article. Watch here for more highlights and comments.
After Presentations by Applicant and Opposition, SLA Adjourns Hearing for GYPSY ROSE Gentlemen's Club. Special Hearing Date Set for January 18, 2012.
Attorney Patrick O'Brien, Vice Chair of Community Board #2 Testifies in opposition 21 GROUP INC. d/b/a GYPSY ROSE, a Gentlemen's Club at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY..
Attorney for 21 GROUP INC. d/b/a GYPSY ROSE, a Gentlemen's Club at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY.
Claudia Chan, representing Assembly Member Cathy Nolan, testifies in opposition to 21 GROUP INC. d/b/a GYPSY ROSE, a Gentlemen's Club at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY.
COMMUNITY RALLY SET FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 10:00 AM at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, State Senator Michael Senator Gianaris, City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer and Community Board 2 Chairman Joe Conley will hold a rally against 21 Group Inc.'s State Liquor Authority Application for Gentleman's Club, Gypsy Rose, located at 42-50 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens. Local elected officials, community leaders and community members will join together to express their concerns of allowing Gypsy Rose to serve liquor.
The New York State Liquor Authority held a hearing January 4, 2012, regarding an application for an on-premise license for 21 GROUP INC. d/b/a GYPSY ROSE, a Gentlemen's Club at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY.
Testimony was given by the applicant, and experts for the applicant. Following their presentation, opposition testimony was given by Community Board #2, LICBDC, Assembly Member Cathy Nolan's Office, and by OurLIC.
At the conclusion of the presentations, the SLA Board adjourned the hearing until January 18th at 10:00 AM in order to give all parties time to review new documents presented by the applicant, and to arrange for others to make testimony covering points not covered at the first hearing.
Hunters Point South Development plan presented at York College December 7, 2011
SPECIAL OURLIC REPORT: City Sets Hunters Point South Development Plan at 100% Affordable for Phase One.
Community Meeting Announced for January 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Deputy Mayor Robert Steel presented the NYC Economic Development Strategy at an Executive Breakfast in Jamaica at York College on December 7, 2011.
During the presentation, the Deputy Mayor referred to the Hunters Point South Development project. Because of a prior statement made at another luncheon in November, and another announcement by Joe Conely at the December monthly meeting at the Community Board #2 meeting, OurLIC asked for official statements.
In a statement to OurLIC after the presentation, Deputy Mayor Steel said:
“Hunters Point South will be the largest affordable housing development in New York City in four decades, and we are thrilled that the 950-unit first phase will be 100% affordable. This means that even more low-, moderate- and middle-income New York families will soon be calling the Queens waterfront home. We will be breaking ground on the first housing phase next year.”
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas Protests Merger of Pharmacy Billing Giants
Proposed Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions merger threatens small business, means increased cost of prescription to consumers and small business insurance plans, and defies anti-trust laws.
On Thursday, December 22, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas held a rally opposing the pending merger between two of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs), Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions. Simotas, joined by small business advocates, community leaders and Astoria residents, called on Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the merger, saying that it would threaten jobs in New York and hurt the state’s small businesses and consumers.
"This merger will destroy competition and give these companies unchecked authority to manipulate the pharmaceutical market and maximize their profits," Simotas said. "While they prosper, small businesses will be unable to afford quality health care for their employees and consumers will be deprived of choice and face ever-rising prices./
PBMs serve as middlemen between corporations or insurance companies and patients, and already have an advantage in terms of setting the price for prescription medications and determining the reimbursement rates for retail pharmacies. The planned merger, which could take effect as soon as early next year, would result in a consolidated PBM with even greater control over the health care of millions of Americans.
Historic Partnership to Build a New Applied Sciences Campus on Nearby Roosevelt Island
New Applied Sciences Campus on Roosevelt Island
New Applied Sciences Campus on Roosevelt Island
Mayor Bloomberg, Cornell President Skorton And Technion President Lavie Announce Historic Partnership to Build a New Applied Sciences Campus on Roosevelt Island
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Cornell University President David J. Skorton, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology President Peretz Lavie today announced an historic partnership to build a two-million-square-foot applied science and engineering campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City. The selection of the Cornell/Technion consortium – which pairs two of the world's top institutions in the fields of science, engineering, technology and research – marks a major milestone in the City's groundbreaking Applied Sciences NYC initiative, which seeks to increase New York City's capacity for applied sciences and dramatically transform the City's economy. Cornell/Technion's proposal was among the many strong proposals that were submitted to the City from a number of world-class institutions around the globe as part of the City's groundbreaking competitive process. The Cornell/Technion consortium was ultimately selected due to the large scale and vision of their proposal, the long and impressive track-record of both institutions in generating applied science breakthroughs and spinning out new businesses, the financing capacity of the consortium, the focus of the consortium on the collaboration between academia and the private sector, and the overall capacity of the partnership to execute the project. In addition to the Roosevelt Island site, the City will also provide $100 million in City capital to assist with site infrastructure, construction, and related costs. This is the first selection announcement for the Applied Sciences NYC initiative. Productive discussions are ongoing with other respondents – Carnegie Mellon, Columbia and a New York University-led consortium – and the possibility of additional science and engineering partnerships in the City is still open. Mayor Bloomberg made the announcement at Cornell's Weill Cornell Medical College, and was also joined by Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel, New York City Economic Development President Seth W. Pinsky, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, State Senator José M. Serrano, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Council Member Jessica Lappin, as well as other civic and business leaders.
"Thanks to this outstanding partnership and groundbreaking proposal from Cornell and the Technion, New York City's goal of becoming the global leader in technological innovation is now within sight," said Mayor Bloomberg. "By adding a new state-of-the-art institution to our landscape, we will educate tomorrow's entrepreneurs and create the jobs of the future. This partnership has so much promise because we share the same goal: to make New York City home to the world's most talented workforce..
"Cornell University and our extraordinary partner, The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, are deeply gratified to have the opportunity to realize Mayor Bloomberg's vision for New York City: to prepare tomorrow's expanding talent pool of tech leaders and entrepreneurs to work with the city's key industries in growing tomorrow's innovation ecosystem," said Cornell President Skorton. "Starting today, we are going to put our plan to work, tapping into our extensive connections throughout the city and build a truly 21st Century campus to fuel the creation of new businesses and new industries throughout the city for decades to come./
Carlo Burmudez, [ fLo rE sta ] opens at Foodcellar Market 12/15/2011
[ fLo rE sta ] Opens Inside Foodcellar Market
On December 15th, Carlo Bermudez owner of [ fLo rE sta ], the foral design company that has been growing entrepreneurially in Long Island City, opened his second location inside the Foodcellar Market.
Bermudez is a third generation florist who has won the community over by his exceptional designs, and his warm personality. His grandfather was a florist in Colombia.
Bermudez says that his [ fLo rE sta ] are unique because his "flowers are from all over the world." He adds emphasis by saying that "Most of the flowers were in their original country just a few days ago." He sell flowers from countries like Holland, Japan, Israel, etc. "I have the ability to have flowers out of season because my bckground in the flower business gives him that chance." Respectfully, Carlo says "Thank you to the neighborhood for giving him a chance to express myself".
Attorney Marc Albert, Astorial. Specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice.
OurLIC VIDEO CONVERSATION: Astoria Attorney Marc Albert. Files Class Action Lawsuit Against NFL on behalf of the Players Recently Settled a $36 Million Catastrophic Windsor Wildcats Bus Accident Claim.
Attorney Marc Albert recently moved from Manhattan to establish his Law Office on Steinway Street in Astoria. His professional practice specializes in high profile personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
Whether you are an NFL Football player, or a local Long Island City resident, Attorney Marc Albert wants to make himself accessible. "When I came to Astoria, I wanted to make myself accessible to the people. I felt that being on the street level, where people could walk in and ask a question, was something I wanted to do." You can walk into Marc's office... and be welcomed.
Attorney Marc Albert, with newly established offices in Astoria / Long Island City on Steinway Street, along with Seeger Weiss LLP, has filed a Class Action Lawsuit against the NFL for its failure to protect players from long-term brain injuries, and for concealing the side effects of an anti-inflamatory medication, Toradol, which is reutinely dispensed to NFL players. [ See OurLIC FEATURED PROFILE: Law Offices of Marc S. Albert ].
The players claim they were given repeated injections of powerful anti-inflammatory drug Toradol, masking symptoms and exacerbating head injury; suit accuses League of failing to take necessary steps to protect players from repeated concussions; complaint charges NFL's medical committee hid dangers.
Brendan McNulty, President, NY Minute, Long Island City
OurLIC CONVERSATION: Brendan McNulty, President, NY Minute ~ Extraordinary Growth Continues in 2012
New York Minute moved to Long Island City and discovered an unexpected universe of customers.
Brendan McNulty sees the truth about the economy and says it is growing. His company, New York Minute, is both a courier / messenger service as well as a trucking / airfreight service and expediter.
New York Minute moved to Long Island City two years ago from Manhattan.
Simply said, Bucharest Restaurant DAZZLES with Romanian authenticity.
Bucharest Restaurant is the real thing. It is contributing to our appreciation for multiculturalism these days. Restaurants like Bucharest help us look at life in Queens in a new way, with a greater appreciation and desire to try new places.
We discovered Bucharest Restaurant a few months ago because we've been exploring Sunnyside. It is a large, popular restaurant at the intersection of 40th Street and Queens Blvd at the 40th Street stop on the 7 Subway Line.
It is the kind of place that you can go with a friend for dinner, or with 10 friends or your famiily, or 190 guests for a wedding or Christmas party when you want to have the kind of fun that most venues can't offer.
Performing Arts to Become More Accessible in Long Island City / Astoria
Diving pool at Astoria Park
(L) NYC Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. (C) Department of Parks and Recreation Queens Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski (R) Taryn Sacramone, APAC
NYC Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr
Astoria Park Diving Pool to be Converted to a Performing Arts Outdoor Theatre
Peter F. Vallone Jr. and Department of Parks and Recreation Queens Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski announced plans to convert the long neglected diving pool at Astoria Park into an outdoor performance space, the first of its kind in Astoria.
Vallone said that it has taken four years to make this happen, and complemented the Parks Department in the working relationship and for their efforts.
The executive director of Astoria’s largest and most prolific theater nonprofit organization, Astoria Performing Arts Center's Executive Director Taryn Sacramone, as well as Community Board 1 Chair of the Parks Committee, Richard Khuzami, also commented on the need for such a space in Astoria.
Funding was made available from City Council Member Vallone's discretionary funds.
Taryn Sacramone was especially happy about the new project saying that "Theatre as an art form began in settings like this." Summing it up, she adds "This is an inspired place to have a theatre."
From an artists perspective, Sacramone says "It's delicious. It's a blank canvas. When we build it, they will come. "
The Diving Pool in Astoria Park has not been used for 30 years.
OurLIC was at the announcement and provides a full video as well as a video conversation with Taryn Sacramone.
Watch OurLIC for more details about Astoria Park, Council Member Peter Valone Jr, APAC, and Performing Arts in greater Long Island City.
OurLIC Video Convesation: Meet Alicia Napoleon...Golden Gloves Champion, Artist, and Singer. An extraordinary talent!
Golden Gloves Woman Division Champion, Alicia Napoleon, singing The National Anthem at the opening of the Ring 8 Annual Awards Banquet.
Her talent begins with the art of boxing.
Before a crowd of over 500 attendees, Alicia Napoleon, Golden Gloves Champion and artist, sang her inspired version of the National Anthem to open the Annual Ring 8 Boxing Awards Ceremony.
Alicia is planning special art exhibition in Long Island City in the coming months.
OurLIC met with Alicia for a convesation about her background, how she came to be a boxer. and the things that drive her to be a high acheiver...and a Champion. A video conversation is presented with this article.
Dan Garodnick, New York City Council Member District 4
Meet NYC Council Member: Dan Garodnick
Council Member Dan Garodnick visits Astoria and talks with OurLIC about his accomplishments.
Dan Garodnick is City Council Member from District 4. District 4 is across the East River from Long Island City.
On December 6th, Council Member Garodnick visited with fiends and colleagues in Astoria at a reception organized by Senator Gianaris, Assembly Member Simotas, along with Council Members Vallone and Van Bramer.
OurLIC was at the event and had the opportunity to have a Video Conversation with Dan to discuss his accomplisments as a two term City Council Member.
The Doors are Open at ALOBAR. You Will Enjoy It. Official Opening is Tuesday, November 15th
The Welcoming Doors are Open at ALOBAR on Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City
ANNOUNCEMENT: ALOBAR has now opened for Lunch on Weekdays, and Brunch on Weekends! A Special Offer is Available.
“We are so happy to be a part of the neighborhood, that
we wanted to offer a deal for everyone that is joining us for lunch.
For every customer that comes in for lunch Monday through Friday from
11:30 to 3:30, we will give a voucher for a free appetizer at dinner,
usable any time!â€
The new ALOBAR restaurant on Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City is casual, inviting, warm, lively, and imaginative. It has a very nice vibe.
This restaurant will have great appeal to young professionals and foodies of all ages who will appreciate the skillfully prepared menu items; the well trained, polite and respectful staff; and the carefully planned decor that creates a soft atmosphere.
The restaurant has a very busy open kitchen where you can watch your food being prepared.
Smith Electric Vehicles to build new plant in Bronx in a package of benefits with NYCEDC and Empire State Development Corp..
NYCEDC and Empire State Development Corporation reach a deal with Smith Electric Vehicles, a Kansas City, Missouri based company.
To illustrate New York City's commitment to entrepreneurs and small business, Seth Pinsky, President of New York City Economic Development Corporation, announced that a package of benefits has been approved for a company called Smith Electric Vehicles.
Pinsky said "This is a great story. Smith Electric Vehicles is looking to build electric automobiles and trucks here in New York City". They have reached an agreement and Smith Electric Vehicles will be leasing almost 100,000 sq ft of space in the Bronx, investing millions of dollars and creating jobs.
It is a "deal that no one a year ago, let alone the last few months, would have guess that New York would possibly be competitive" said Pinsky.
The New York City Regional Economic Development Council submitted its final strategic plan and list of priority projects. Copy Available at link
New York City Regional Economic Development Council Submits Final Strategic Plan and Priority Projects including International Convention & Exhibition Center for Queens
International Convention & Exhibition Center: Queens offers the city’s most appropriate location for a new international convention and exhibition center, with accompanying hotel accommodations, which will add an important new destination for the city’s tourism industry. A full build out of such a facility will exceed 3.8 million square feet of convention and exhibition space.
The New York City Regional Economic Development Council submitted its final strategic plan and list of priority projects, completing a comprehensive process that reflects the diversity of New York City’s economy and builds upon its strengths to accelerate its economic transformation.
Medal of Honor presented to Tibe Horvath and his wife Alex Calin
Husband Tibe Horvath and Alex Amalia Calin
A memorable evening with Alexandra, Tibe, friends, and Romanian countrymen. Alex Amelia Calin Celebrates Birth Anniversary at Bucharest Restaurant...Receives Medal of Honor, and Reminds us of the Struggle for Freedom.
Alex Amalia Calin, author and poet, was born in Romania on December 16, 1945 under the Communist Regime. She studied economics and history. Before immigrating to the United States, she experienced many hardships and frustrations. Although she wrote poetry since in high school, she never published anything in Communist Romania. Fifteen years ago, after a long and exhausting struggle, She finally arrived in the United States. She began wrting again several years ago after a long period of illness and depression, but she overcame her problems through psychological therapy; writing poetry was in itself a form of therapy.
In the early 1990's due to the tremendous changes that occured in Romania after the bloody Revolution of December 1989, she finally had the opportunity to publish her poetry.
From the Introduction to On-Year by Alex Amalia Calin
by Mihal Vimereanu
We often forget history when it is so close to us. In the diversity of Queens, and the immigrants who make NYC a strong city, we find those who left homelands that were destroyed by Communist Regimes not very long ago. People come to America to make a better life.
MEDAL OF HONOR
A Medal of Honor was presented to Tibe Horvath and his wife Alex Calin for their activity and valuable contribution in International knowledge and for the flourishing of the Romanian language, It was presented by Timotei Ursu, Deputy Chairman of ROMANIAN CULTURAL LIGA ("The International Cultural Liga for the Unity of All Romanians" ). This is a private society located in Bucharest and the organiser of the Yearly International Congres of Romanian Spirituality. Timotie Ursu is in charge of leading the "American Branch" of this independent Romanian Association.
The key point of the "Horvath-Calin's Medal" is their wonderful work for the benefit of their Romanian-American fellows: Amalia is an outstanding poet (in Romanian language) and Tibi, besides of publishing a very useful guiding-book (useful especially for the Romanian-speaking "people over the age of... 40's" , "The Sectrets of the Creative Computer"!), he founded his own publishing house, "H&H Promotions" where - helped by Amalia - he publishes and prints books in Romanian, distributed in rthe US, and also in Romania, or through "AMAZON"
SPECIAL REPORT: Playground at Gantry State Park Needs Better Fencing to Prevent Accident or Tragedy
Toddler that climbed and dashed to the East River 50 yards from Play Ground at Gantry State Park
Photo shows easy way for a toddler or small child to climb up and out of the playground.
Dangerous fence design at playground permits easy toddler or child escape. It is just a 50 yard dash to the East River
Parents and nannies need to be extremely careful.
Every parent knows that a toddler or young child can run out of sight in a split second. We all like to think it can't happen...but it does. Every day we read tragic stories in the newspaper....."I just took my eyes off her for a second."
People who design playgrounds for toddlers and small children know this too.
Our Long Island City Side of the East River is Very Enticing
It is 3 minutes 13 Seconds from Grand Central Station to Long Island City by the 7 Subway Line. [ OurLIC NEWS OFFICIAL STOP WATCH TEST ]
It is 2 minutes 42 seconds from 34th Street to the Long Island City Ferry stop [ OurLIC NEWS FERRY STARTS ]
The new Long Island City that is emerging along the East River and through Vernon Blvd and Jackson Avenue is a remarkably enticing place to live, work, raise a family, play, and eat...right in the epicenter of New York City. It is a little behind in retail shopping convenience, but that will now come quickly as critical mass of residents is growing, and more condominiums open.
US Credit Downgrading and Recent Views on the Economy and Long Island City Opportunities
All eyes are watching the DOWNS and UPS of stocks, bonds, gold prices, interest rates, and oil. OurLIC thought it would be useful to bring forward some of the recent news articles that we have provided that may help give confidence to the community.
It is our view that Long Island City is uniquely positioned to offer opportunities to stakeholders that will help the area prosper during the coming year... and years.
For this assessment we offer the following thoughts:
Traditional Transylvanian / Hungarian Chimney Cakes Come to Long Island City
Anna Kozma learned the techinques of making chimney cakes from her mother and grandmother as a little girl. Her mother and grandmother still make these delightful pastry cakes in Transylvania.
A chimney cake, otherwise known as kurtoskalacs, is a unique new item on the food landscape that everyone will enjoy and make a regular part of their treat diet once they discover them and taste the wonderful flavor.
Chimney cakes are a pastry that has its origin in Eastern Europe; Transylvania, Hungary, Romania. We often talk about diversity in Queens. Here is an authentic new taste of that diversity. You will not want to miss it.
The shape is like a chimney, and the finished pastry is eaten by unrolling it.
The dough is rolled around a wooden cylinder that holds it, dipped in sugar, and then baked. As the cylinder is turned in a wood burning oven, the sugar carmelizes. Presto! In a few short minutes the deliciously baked, golden brown chimney cake is ready to be removed from the wooden cylinder.
Three generations of baking "chimney cakes" are the magic ingredients in this specially made pastry now available on Jackson Ave at 50th Ave at the Chimney Cake bakery shop.
Anna came to the US 10 years ago. She and her husband Juan have opened the authentic Chimney Cake bakery store on Jackson Ave, selling these traditional Hungarian and Transylvanian pastries.
This is a rare food item. Anna and Juan have begun selling their chimney cakes to caterers, restaurants, and retail stores throughout the region.
Seminar: Long Island City Financing Expo for Small Business Owner
EXPO and Seminar for Small Business Financing at Laguardia Community College
EXPO and Seminar for Small Business Financing at Laguardia Community College
Deidra Mars, small business owner with a plan. Exploring sources for capital..
The Small Business Development Center organizes an excellent EXPO and Seminar to update small business owners on financing in today's market
Entrepreneurs were able to meet directly with traditonal and alternative lenders to learn the best financing options for their start-up or expanding business at the Long Island City Financing EXPO for Small Business Owners.
Opening remarks were made by Rosa Figueroa, Director, LaGuardia Small Business Development Center.
In addition to the EXPO, SBSC and NYC Business Solutions presented important credit basics for all businesses seeking capital . Following the presentation, the lenders and business owners had an information packed, open forum exchange and workshop discussion about todays' financing sources, alterntives, and requirements.
Valarie D'Elia, 'Travel with Val' and authority on tourism crosses the East River on the East River Ferry to Long Island City
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."
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The Foodcellar Market & Eatery Offers New, Innovative Carving Station with Culinary Quality Foods
Chef John Duran prepares imaginative food for the sophisticated tastes of Long Island City residents.
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer Adresses Long Island City Business Community
LICBDC Hosts Business Breakfast with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer April 21, 2010
Queens Economic Development Leadership Council Hears Overview of Empire State Development and its Economic Plans from Joseph Tazewell, NYC Regional Director; ESD. Discuss Governor Paterson's 2010-2011 Executive Budget.
Jobs for the 21st Century. The New York State Tri-Level Joint Legislative Task Force holds Hearing in Queens.
Joint Legislative Hearing for Queens. 4/23/2010
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
they live it every day as experts in their area. Additionally, we are very proud to be able to bring you Ed Koch Reviews, written by the former Mayor of The City of New York and presented here for your entertainment.
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.
The neighborhood is hopping with culture these days. Music, visual art, theater, dance. CulturePop is written by Sofia Landon Geier, an OurLIC Insider Contributor.
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.
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.
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.
OurLIC EXCLUSIVE
Economic Forecast Breakfast with Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
Seth Bornstein, Executive Director, QEDC
Go to QEDC
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.
New Service Promotes Long Island City Performing Arts
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.
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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Two Long Island City Restaurants have launched new websites to kick off 2010.
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."
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.
This service is designed to meet the lifestyle and commercial needs of a rapidly developing community. It brings you rich profiles, exclusive news & information, commentaries, a culture & arts section, business opportunities, real estate & classifieds, professionals, and social networking.
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The New York State Liquor Authority held a hearing January 4, 2012, regarding an application for an on-premise license for 21 GROUP INC. d/b/a GYPSY ROSE, a Gentlemen's Club at 42-50 21st St, LIC, NY.
Dan Garodnick is City Council Member from District 4. District 4 is across the East River from Long Island City.
