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Ring 8 Minutes and Notes, Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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America Recycles Day in Long Island City Friday, November 18, 2011. FREE eDisposal. |
The first computer recycling event in LIC. Hosted by LIC headquarted Guardian Data Destruction.
America Recycles Day in Long Island City is coming November 18. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. It’s one day to inform and educate, one day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about recycling. Guardian Data Destruction will be hosting the event with the support of OurLIC, Bigcitygraph-x and The Nick Vaglica Agency of Nationwide Insurance, and Alma Bank together they will be the hosts of the first computer recycling event in LIC. The event will be located at 48th Avenue and Vernon Blv. between the hours 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This will allow the children once out of school to participate in the recycling by bringing their old game boy’s or game with their parents with their old computers to the event. This event will be like no other in which Guardian Data Destruction will be providing free computer recycling and free On Site Data Destruction to prevent any personal information leaking from the hard drive in the computers that are being recycled.
Plug in to E-cycling. We live in an electronic age and that’s creating a lot of electronic waste. Soon to be law in NY both for consumers and business, is the end of curbside discarding of computers and electronics. Never throw old computers, monitors, TVs, printers, or other electronics in the landfill. Items that will be accepted at the LIC Recycle Day are computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, ink cartridges and small electronics components. Events like this will educate and off a solution for e waste. Businesses can contact Guardian Data Destruction for on hard drive erasure or shredding services and recycling programs.
About GDD:
Guardian Data Destruction is a data security firm focused on destroying data on idle, off leased or end of life IT equipment. These services were developed as a solution to a growing need to eliminate the risk and exposure from the data leakage of sensitive data remaining on hard drives. Guardian has engineered an ON SITE mobile solution that will provides the peace of mind that all data is destroyed before it ever leaves its environment. Guardians can erase, degauss and shred all forms of storage devices.
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Small Businesses Owners Get Boost at Make IT NY Event 11/14/2011 |
Seth Pinsky, President of NYCEDC, and Diana Reyna, NY City Council Member District 34, and others speak to small businesses at Make IT NY event.
The 1st Annual Make IT New York event was hosted by LaGuardia Community College Business Services and Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation at the ConEdison Learning Center in LICC on November 14th.
The meeting and networking event brought together local business owners and major NYC decision makers such as government officials andorganization leaders to discuss ways that small businesses could grow with NYC and how the City could help.
This is part of an effort to stimulate small business and to support job growth.
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Smith Electric Vehicles to be Built in the Bronx |
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.
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"Let's Hear it One More Time" for Smokin Joe Frazier |
Smokin' Joe Frazer 1944-2011
The sports world has lost a Champion, a superstar, and a gentleman good sportsman.... Joe Frazier died November 8, 2011. He was a man that loved the world and NYC.
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Dancing with the Community Stars is a HIT! Sunnyside Woodside Boys & Girls Club Fund Raiser. |
Joe Conley, Community Board #2 Chair, takes 2nd place win with partner Michele Bowles
Joe Conley, Community Board #2 Chair, and professional dance instructor, Michele Bowles, treated the crowded auditorium at St Teresa's Church to a dramatically inpired rumba
Conley was among the Community Stars paired with professional dance instructors for a fun event to raise money for the Sunnyside / Woodside Boys and Girls Club. See OurLIC NEWS "Dancing with the Community Stars November 5, 2011."
The benefit was for the new Sunnyside / Woodside Boys & Girls Club.
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Long Island City Based Guardian Data Destruction Expands to Texas |
Guardian Data Destruction expands coverage with new office in Dallas
New York, NY, Oct 21, 2011 – Guardian Data Destruction announced the opening of their new Dallas TX office; the third office of a multi-phase expansion to provide national coverage for on site hard drive shredding and on site data erasure services.
With our success in Detroit and the growing demand for our on site services, Dallas was the next office for us to open, say the GDD officials. This provides our clients with seamless coverage from the east cost to New Mexico. Our Dallas office mirrors our other offices in supporting all forms of data destruction, from on site shredding, on site data erasure to logistical services. This provides our customers with a single source solution for all on site data destruction, site decommissioning, asset recovery and asset disposition services.
GDD plans to open a Los Angeles office with in the next few months; this will put them on track to provide national coverage within the next 14 months. “I am extremely pleased with our growth and build out. We are forming strategic alliance with quality partners, which have proven successful in meeting the ever demanding government regulations and new data security polices that corporations are implementing” added Laga.
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OurLIC Exclusive Video Interview: Stere Farmache, President of Bucharest Stock Exchange |
While Eurozone struggles with debt, why does Romania have only 5% unemployment? Why is the debt low?
Stere Farmache, President of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, visited New York City on a finacial / trade mission to explore opportunities for Romania. OurLIC met Farmache at a trade event held at Bucarest Restaurant in Sunnyside. The event was a gathering of ninety of Zero International customers from all over the globe.
Romania has a low unemployment rate, and has been growing. One distinct difference in its economy is that it never became part of the Eurozone, and its governmenr policies have avoided the type of debt that is crippling many countries worldwide.
In an OurLIC video interview, Farmache explains the strengths of the Romanian economy, discusses industries for opportunity investment, and explains his interest in exploring capital markets in the US.
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Public Hearing for Liquor License Application for Premises within Hunters Point |
M. Wells, The Block Bar & Grill LLC, does not appear for public hearing.
Community Board #2 held a Public meeting of the City Services and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Basement; 10-08 49th Avenue; Long Island City, New York 11101
Applications presented were:
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Queens Economic Development Corporation Presents to the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce |
Seth Bornstein, Executive Director of QEDC, and Katheryn Gregory, The Entrepreneur's Space present to the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce
The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce had its monthly meeting October 11, 2011. Seth Bornstein, Executive Director of Queens Economic Development Corporation; and Katheryn Gregory, Director of The Entrepreneurs Space were invited to speak about the incubator in Long Island City.
Katheryn Gregory summarized the opportunity for people who want to access The Entrepreneurs Space.
Seth Bornstein addresss the larger topic of freedom in the US and the opportunity to be whatever you dream. He used as a backdrop a recent speech by Nobel Peace Prize winner, Leymah Gbowee. He had attended an academic conference at Columbia Business School on the day she had won the award and was moved by her comments. [ See below newsletter from Bornstein. ]
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Seminar: Long Island City Financing Expo for Small Business Owner |
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.
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Dancing with the Community Stars November 5, 2011. |
Sunnyside Woodside Boys & Girls Club
The community is preparing for a treat...Dancing with the Community Stars.
The benefit is for the new Sunnyside / Woodside Boys & Girls Club.
The dancers will be:
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LaGuardia Community College Celebrates 40th Anniversary |
The school was build under NYC Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia from old factory buildings, and now plays an essential role in the community, as well as a support system for businesses.
LaGuardia Community College is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. An official cake cutting ceremony was held at the school on October 5, 2011. The ceremony was combined with, and organized by faculty and student that are part of a new Honors Student Network.
In addition to the Honors Network and cake cutting ceremony, the student body enjoyed a few other events. In theWorld Cafe, a group of students were treated to performance celebrating Latino music. Inan outside area, another group of students celebrated Che Guevara. OurLIC provides video coverage of both events.
Noteably, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall pointed out that LaGuardia Community College was built from renovated old factory buildings under NYC Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia who had the vision of this community college. Today, the school is a huge success.
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FOCUS REPORT: Sunnyside Gets a Brighter Future! |
DOT Changes Regulations for Parking in Sunnyside. Pending Changes also in Long Island City in Queensboro Plaza area.
US Congressman Joe Crowley told a group gathered for an announcement that "Communities change." It was a simple, but profound observation that echoed under the arches of the 7 Subway line where the press had gathered to hear the official announcement that the community was going to change the parking for both commuter spaces, as well as for regulations that previously restricted parking along the Queens Blvd corridor leading to Manhattan.
The objective was equally simple: Make access to the retail shops and restaurants in Sunnyside possible, and easier for residents and visitors.
Sunnyside merchants are getting a boost from an initiative to change the parking along Queens Blvd. The problem of parking in Sunnyside has apparently been identified for a long time, and organizations like the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce and Sunnyside BID have been lobbying for change so that residents and merchants could enjoy the full benefit of the shopping opportunity offered in the community.
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CUNY Business Forums Highlights Successful Entrepreneurs |
Four successful entrepreneurs shared their insights and experience with attendees of a special business meeting and luncheon at CUNY.
The panel was lead by a Wall Street Journal business reporter who treated the group to a news style Q&A session, probing for the secrets of day-to-day operations ans marketing practices being applied at each company
In all but one instance, the panelists continually referred to their use of the internet, and attention to their web sites, as having a major impact on their companies revenue growth, increase in customers, and profits.
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Seminar: Retail Marketing |
Marketing Panel for Restaurants and Retail Businesses
A marketing panel of experts provided ideas and guidance at a recent seminar hosted by LICBDC...The Parnership.
Panelists included John Harding, restaurant consultant and real estate broker; Joe Getz, Principal, JGSC Group; and Larisa Ortiz Pu-Folkes, NYC Department of Small Business Services.
OurLIC attended the seminar and provides full video coverage with this article. Watch here for further HIGHLIGHTS.
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The Burger Garage Now Offers Beer and Wine |
The Burger Garage gets its Beer and Wine License
The Burger Garage restaurant, serving the most delicious high quality burgers, fries, hot dogs, iceberg wedge, chili potatoes now serves carefully select draft beers... and wine.
The restaurant has become a popular spot because it offers a custom blend of 100% Black Angus, USDA Certified beef with no hormones or antibiotics ground daily for us by old school, 3rd generation butcher Pat La Frieda.
With the service of selected Draft Beer and Wines, The Burger Garage is in the position to expand its dinner customer business. Not only is it a casual place with excellent food and good prices, the location is in a convenient transportation hub at Court Square where the 7 subway, the G, and the E intersect. It is also a short distance to the Queensboro Plaza, and the bridge to Sunnyside's Queens Blvd. For those in the Hunters Point area, the short walk or drive is worth it.
Don't mistake The Burger Garage for a fast food restaurant. It has a limited menu, and serves burgers that are competitively priced with fast food locations, but the comparison stops there.
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RECAP: Hurricane Irene / NYC ~ Long Island City 2011 |
The following articles were posted as OurLIC NEWS, with photos and exclusive video, and emailed to Hunters Point and Long Island City residents and businesses, and other users and participants in the OurLIC community platform.
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Hurricane Preparation: AT&T Readies Network, Offers Residents and Business Customers Communication Tips for Hurricane Irene |
NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 25, 2011 — With Hurricane Irene forecasted to possibly impact parts of metro New York area including coast areas of New Jersey, New York City and Long Island tomorrow, AT&T* is prepared to respond quickly and help its customers do the same. AT&T is providing important communication tips for consumer and business customers to use before, during and after the storm.
A critical element of AT&T’s efforts to maximize network reliability is its ability to respond swiftly when disaster strikes. AT&T’s Global Network Operations Center, a state-of-the-art command center, monitors and maintains AT&T’s global networks 24/7, and its Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) organization conducts readiness drills and disaster simulations throughout the year to ensure that networks are prepared and personnel are ready to respond in a moment’s notice. The NDR team works closely with local AT&T network personnel and Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) to restore and maintain service until permanent repairs can be made.
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Hurricane Update for Long Island City. Video of Evacuation Zone. Update from City Council Member |
Council Member Van Bramer reminds everyone living in Zone A that the City has ordered a mandatory evacuation by 5:00 PM today.
OurLIC visited parts of the Zone A area during the afternoon August 27, 2011. Photos and a video are included with this article.
Also note that ATT has provided helpful tips for residents and businesses: Hurricane Preparation: AT&T Readies Network, Offers Residents and Business Customers Communication Tips for Hurricane Irene
Update from Councilmember Van Bramer
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Hurricane Watch: Parts of Long Island City are designated as EVACUATION ZONES |
New York City Hurricane Evacuation Zones
New York City is preparing for Hurricane Irene, due to arrive Sunday August 28th. Mayor Bloomberg has announced emergency measures.
As the maps show, much of Long Island City is desigated as, or adjacent, to Zone A for Evacution. Residents and businesses should prepare accordingly. Here are two helpful documents.
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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:
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No 7 line subway service between the Times Square-42nd Street and Queensboro Plaza stations from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 to 5 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011 |
The MTA has sent through an advisory that there will be diversion affecting 7 line service on the July 30-August 1, 2011 weekend.
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Marriage Equality Act: Janice Velten and Patrice Pfirmann to Marry at Molly Blooms in Sunnyside after 24 Years |
One Lucky Sunnyside Couple Wins a Free Wedding and Reception
The recent marriage equality vote in Albany inspired the management of Molly Blooms Victorian bar and restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens to make a generous offer: They decided to hold a raffle offering a free wedding reception to one lucky same-sex couple after gay nuptials become legal on July 24.
The offer led a flood of entries from far and wide and on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2011 a pool of over 40 couples gathered at the new bar and restaurant to witness one couple win.
Janice Velten the popular mail carrier at Sunnyside Post Office for the past 40years, and her partner Patrice Pfirmann a civilian employee with the police department, had their names pulled from the hat as the bar erupted in cheers. These local Sunnyside residents have been partners for the past 24 years. “I've lived here in Sunnyside for 24 years and my partner Janice has lived here for 42 years,” Pfirmann said.
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DOT Responds Quickly to Special Report on Court Square Municipal Garage Parking Signage |
The DOT has installed signs throughout the Court Square area which point the way for drivers to locate the Municipal Parking Garage. The garage serves the important and developing commercial Court Square area. It is important for the community residents, retailers, restaurants, commuters, and professionals, as well as the Long Island City neighborhood in general, but is hidden from view at the end of two dead end streets, both named Court Square.
On June 29th, OurLIC submitted a SPECIAL REPORT: Study of Court Square Municipal Garage Area showing absence of signage for Municipal Garage Parking. The purpose of this study was to determine if automobile and light truck drivers could easily identify parking and find the Court Square Municipal Garage located between two dead end roads. The study was conducted by Arthur Rosenfield, OurLIC Founder, and in the process of forming the Long Island City Chamber of Commerce. It was submitted to
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Sensational!! Ice Cream and Italian Ices Come to Long Island City |
Mark Entler opens an Uncle Louis G's Italian Ices & Ice Cream on 48th Ave just off of Vernon Blvd
It is the Summer of 2011....and who doesn't like ice cream!
Mark Entler and Kenneth Wolk, both residents, have opened an Uncle Louie G's Italian Ice & Ice Cream scoop shop in Long Island City.
The ice cream is 'gourmet' and is delicious. It is sold and served right through the walk-up window in the Solarium Condominium building on 48th Avenue. This store is sure to be a hit with the residents as well as vistors.
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OurLIC Video Conversation: Ciaran Staunton; Molly Blooms, and The Queens Blvd Merchant's Initiative 7/1/2011 |
Ciaran Staunton, owner of Molly Blooms, talks with OurLIC about his vision for improving Queens Blvd for Sunnyside residents and merchants.
On June 7th, seventy people representing residents and merchants gathered at Molly Blooms, a new restaurant on Queens Blvd in Sunnyside. They gathered with Congressman Joseph Crowley, and New York City Council Member, Jimmy Van Bramer to launch the Queens Blvd Merchants Association. [ Go to OurLIC Article Sunnyside Queens Blvd Merchants Initiative Started 6/7/2011 ]
The QBMI's hope is that it can facilitate communication and open up the discussion about how to improve Sunnyside. The group seeks to improve the community and encourage residents to Buy Local, Shop Local, and Hire Local.
OurLIC met with Ciaran at his Molly Blooms restaurant so that he could share his ideas. The conversation was video recorded and presented here in its entirety.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Study of Court Square Municipal Garage Area |
Showing absence of signage for Municipal Garage Parking
[ UPDATE 7/18/2011: The DOT responded quickly and installed signes by July 18th. See OurLIC Follow-uo Article ]
The purpose of this study was to determine if automobile and light truck drivers could easily identify parking and find the Court Square Municipal Garage located between two dead end roads.
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MTA Promotes 'Long Island City is Open for Business' during Weekend Shutdown of 7 Subway. |
You can get there from here.
Once again the MTA has shut down the 7 Subway between Time Square-42nd Street and Queensboro Plaza, Queens, and plans to continue with shutdowns during the summer.
The effect of these shutdowns on the restaurant and retail business during the Summer of 2011 promises to result in hardship. The restaurants and merchants in Long Island City have already ne struggling from exceptionally harsh winter months.
In a gesture to mitigate the damage, the MTA has posted promotional posters in locations which show alternative ways to get to Long Island City.
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'Build it ...and they will approve!' Gypsy Rose owners present new, fully built strip club to the Long Island City community. |
But Wait!! Community says "Not here" and disputes legitimacy of claims made by the applicants.
Long Island City residents, business leaders, and elected officials were shown photographs of a new strip / burlesk club preparing to open on 21st Street. The location had previously been rejected for a liquor license by the New York State Liquor Authority on October 6, 2010.
Among the reasons for rejecting the location at the time was the fact that the stakeholders were threatening to open a "juice bar' where total nudity and 18 year old patrons are permitted by law. The Commissioners determined that this was not characteristic of good citizens trying to work with a neighborhood.
Dispite the rejected application for a license to sell liquor for on-premise consumption at the location, and the commentary by the Chairman of the Commission, owners of the location have ignored the admonishment and completely built the interior of a club to be known as Gypsy Rose.
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The Queens Chamber of Commerce Holds its Annual Exposition and Breakfast at Citi Field 5/24/2011 |
Over 100 Exhibitors participated in the Queens Chamber Exposition
Citi Field's exhibition space was packed with over 100 companies reaching out to over 1,000 attendees looking for solutions to business needs across technology, management, training, financial planning, banking, marketing, promotion, website development, printing, networking, and all other areas of management.
The Queens Business Expo 2011, hosted by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, followed a Breakfast and address by Mort Zuckerman, real estate developer, and owner of The Daily News and US & World Report. Zuckerman told the gathering of a few hundred Queens business executives and community leaders that he was "Cautiously optimistic" about the recovery and the economy, point out a few stregths, as well as lingering uncertainties. Go to OurLIC NEWS article Mort Zuckerman is "Cautiously Optimistic"
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NY DAILY NEWS: Rampant Parking Placard Abuse in Long Island City Causing Problems for Businesses and Residents |
ARTICLE COURTESY OF NY DAILY NEWS.
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Hotel Brings Stunning Views, Stellar Service and Sensational Gathering Spots To Emerging Neighborhood
As a community, Long Island City is very happy that Henry Zilberman has selected Long Island City to make the investment in a 100 room hotel here. The Z Hotel is contemporary and innovative in design and style for travelers, local visitors, residents, and local businesses that will make good use of it. It has the promise to make a significant contribution to both the quality of life in Long Island City as well as the economic future of the Long Island City community. Henry Zilberman could have invested to build the Z Hotel anywhere. We think he chose Long Island City because it is in an early stage of a renaissance both as a residential community as well as a tourism destination. Zilberman had the vision and foresight to see the opportunity. The community will support his hotel, and both will grow as the relationship between his hotel and community becomes further understood. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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ERDA organizes Merchant Association to strengthen community, residents, business, and to support job growth in LIC
The East River Development Alliance places another pillar as its foundation by organizing local stores and business owners as part of a new ERDA Merchants Association. The new ERDA Merchants Association, in co-operation with NYC Avenue, Department of Small Business Services, hosted its first Annual Block Party on 11th Stree between 37th and 38th Avenue in LIC on Saturday, June 18th. Companies and merchants participating included Storage Deluxe, WunderBar, Catholic Charities, Friendly Chinese Food, and The Floating Hospital. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Plans Include Adding More Mobile Broadband Capacity
AT&T* today announced plans to provide its Queens customers best-in-class wireless service in 2011 by building on recent network improvements, while also pledging its support to important community and civic causes. AT&T New York President Hal Lenox, speaking today at the Queens Chamber of Commerce in Jackson Heights, said AT&T is focused on enhancing its wireless service across the New York City area through a series of network investments. Jack Friedman, Executive Director, of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, said "AT&T's ongoing network investments and commitment to our community will help further assist Queen's reputation as a great place to live, work and do business." Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for AT&T Outlines Network, Community Support in Queens For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Speaking at the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, Rob Walsh's sincere commitment to small business owners in NYC comes through loud and clear.
Robert Walsh is an innovative and energtic man who is dedicated to the needs of small business owners in NYC. That is what comes through in his candid and informative speech at the monthly meeting of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce. Importantly, the City of New York seems to have a co-ordinated commitment to assisting NY small businesses. Walsh's comments echoed those of Seth Pinssky, President of NYC Economic Development Corporation four days earlier at a Queens College Business Forum as he outlined NYCEDC stategies for a stronger, more competitive NYC in the future. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Chabad of Long Island City - Astoria marks 6 years of dedicated services to the communities of West Queens at the Waters Edge with their second annual Benefit and evening of entertainment. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Scheduled Ferry service is regular, and runs early in the morning through 9:00 PM
The long promised regular Ferry service connecting Long Island City with Manhattan and Brooklyn had its maiden voyage this morning. OurLIC was there to capture the first arrival and departure on video. Prior Press Release with Details Groundbreaking New Service Will Provide Essential Transportation Alternative and Ease Travel between Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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According to a recent survey on data wiping practices, less than half of businesses regularly deploy a method of erasing sensitive data from old computers and hard drives. Of the 49 percent of businesses that are systematically deploying a data eraser method, 75 percent do not delete data securely, leaving most organizations highly susceptible to data breaches, which plague businesses at least once a year according to this same survey. Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Half of all Businesses Don't Erase Sensitive Data For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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President of New York City Economic Development Corporation outlines challenges for NYC's Future during a speech at the Queens College Breakfast Forum
Seth Pinsky told a group of business leaders gathered at a Queens breakfast forum that New York City had to be more innovative in order to compete effectively against world class cities that have emerged as modernized during the past twenty years. Failure to re-invent NYC as a center for future industries will put the city at risk. Pinsky outlined the plan which is driven by Mayor Bloomberg's commitments. OurLIC attended the Queens College Breakfast Forum and video recorded the entire event. The video recording is presented with this article. Watch here for highlights. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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One Night Only! FIFTY RESTAURANTS - ONE HUNDRED LOCAL BUSINESSES
[ Watch here for article, vidoe, and photos from 2011 Taste of LIC 2011 Event] When the first annual Taste of LIC was organized in 2005, fewer than 20 restaurants The Chocolate Factory (www.chocolatefactorytheater.org) is thrilled to present the 6th Annual Taste of LIC, Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Taste of LIC at Grantry Plaza, Last Night 6/7/2011 For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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OurLIC Conversation with Lily Gavin, owner of Dazies Restaurant, Queens Blvd, Sunnyside and Community Advocate
Congressman Joseph Crowley and the Sunnyside community came together to celebrate the launch of the Queens Boulevard Merchants Initiative at Molly Blooms on Tuesday. The event drew about 70 people, including residents, merchants, property owners and government officials. This article contains an interview by OurLIC with Lily Gavin, owner of Dazies Restaurant on Queens Blvd, and an active leader and advocate for Sunnyside and greater Long Island City. Lilly speaks out about the importance of everyone joining together to improve the community for the future. HIGHLIGHTS of conversation with Lily Gavin, Dazies Restaurant: For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Queens Borough President Helen Marshall says "Guess what everybody. The Secret is out. Long Island City is HOT!"
"Guess what everybody. The Secret is out. Long Island City is HOT!" So declared Queens Borough President Helen Marshall as she addressed the crowd of people under the large tent at Gantry Plaza State Park along the East River in Long Island City...just a few steps from where the new inter-borough Ferry will soon land to shuttle people between Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Sheila Lewandowski, Executive Director, and her husband, Creative Director, Brian Rogers, Founders of The Chocolate Factory and producers of the fith annual Taste of LIC showed once again that the community is hot because of it mix of arts, performing arts, culture, hip restaurant foods, and a vibrant young community that is eating it all up. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Community leaders in Woodside along with Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer want Woodside to become a Business Improvement District (BID). Joe Conley organized a meeting to present the purpose and rational for establishing a BID in Woodside along with the methodology to make it happen. Presentations were made, and points of viewed aired. Those presenting included Michael Melamed, Senior BID Information Analyst of the Business Development Division of the NYC Small Business Services as well as Melva Miller, Director of Economic Development for Queens Borough President Helen Marshall's Office. Miller spoke not only from her current role, but also as a former Director of a BID. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Council Speaker Quinn And NYCEDC President Pinsky Announce New Details
Launch Scheduled for June 13, First Twelve Days of Service Free of Charge for All Riders
Groundbreaking New Service Will Provide Essential Transportation Alternative and Ease Travel between Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan On June 1st, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Seth Pinsky, New York City Council Members Stephen Levin and Jimmy Van Bramer, and NY Waterway announced new details of the East River Ferry Service, which will transport commuters and tourists between Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The ferry will provide year-round service between East 34th Street and Pier 11 in Manhattan, Long Island City in Queens, Greenpoint, North Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, and DUMBO in Brooklyn, and seasonally to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn and Governor’s Island. The ferry service is launching June 13, 2011 and will be free of charge for all customers through June 24, 2011. The service will cost $4 for a one-way ticket, $12 for an unlimited hop-on, hop-off day pass, and $140 for an unlimited monthly pass. Ferries will operate every half hour, or every 20 minutes during rush hour, year round, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM on weekends For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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In an extraordinary, open conversation led by Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, top NYC performers, directors, and theater owners share their thoughts about the future of performing arts in NYC in 20 years.
Inside Astoria's stunning Museum of the Moving Images, performing artists, producers, theater owners and others gathered on stage to "future think". Hosted by Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, who is slowly morphing into talk show host that Dick Cavett would envy, a group of the brightest and most successful talent in NYC let it all out for a packed audience in the auditorium. OurLIC was at the event and video recorded it. The video segments are presented with this article. A summary will be available. Watch here. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Former LICBDC and BID is merged.
At the Spring Gathering of LICBDC, Gayle Baron, President, unveiled a new logo and plan for "Long Island City Partnership"...putting a new, contemporary face on the organization that has served the community for 30 years. Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for "Long Island City Partnership" is Announced. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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NYC Requirements. Fines. Deadlines.
Jay-E Emmingham is a Senior Energy $mart Communities Coordinator at the Pratt Center for Community Development. She specializes in helping companies understand benchmarking, and comply with the new NYC requirements. For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Mort Zuckerman, owner of NY DAILY NEWS and US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, addressed the Queens Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting 5/24/2011
Mort Zuckerman told the business community, gathered at the Queens Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast & EXPO, that he has shifted from "cautiously pessimistic" to "cautiously optimistic". He described the devastating blow of the financial crisis as a "tsunami" that hit the financial world. He also reminded the group that the Stimulus Funds, injected into the economy by the Obama Administration, will be fully deployed by the end of June. Since these funds helped to offset the impact of the financial crisis, the impact of the loss of the stimulus money is unpredictable. Zuckerman was critical of the use of the stimulus funds because they were not applied to the type of programs and projects that would have created 1.5 - 1.7 jobs for every job added or saved. Zuckerman was referring to the food chain effect, where several new jobs are created to support the work and efforts one job creates by adding new capital. By detailing several forms of unemployment, Zuckerman detailed that the financial crisis has lifted the percentage of employable people who are not working to 17%-18%, not the 9.0%+ that is reported. He noted that New York City has been hurt less by the financial crisis than other parts of the country. Go to Full OurLIC Article, Video and Photos for Mort Zuckerman is "Cautiously Optimistic" For questions, comments, and feedback please use our Optin Form or
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Z HOTEL to Open July 1, 2011 in Long Island City. Pre-opening Press Party Attracts Hundreds 6/21/2011
People Having Fun at ERDA Merchants Association 1st Annual Block Party 6/18/2011
AT&T Outlines Network, Community Support in Queens
Video: Commission Robert Walsh, NYC Department of Small Business Services 6/14/2011
Chabad of LIC - Astoria Honors Two Couples at Benefit to Celebrate its Six Years of Service to the Community 6/14/2011
Joined by residents, local business owners, dignitaries, family & friends Chabad of LIC will celebrate the creation of a community & resource for spiritual connection it has established and provides for the west queens communities.
At last year's inaugural event The Honorable Helen Marshal, President of the Borough of Queens, shared "I am extremely grateful for your contributions to the social, cultural, economic, nd spiritual life of our diverse Borough"
At the event The Founders Award will be presented to Mr. & Mrs. Tibi Zicherman "Honoring their dedication & commitment to the establishment of a permanent Jewish presence in Long sland City" Mr. Zicherman, a local resident & local developer can now add community developer with his commitment to partnering with Chabad of LIC in procuring a site for the establishment of the Chabad LIC synagogue & community center.
The Young Leadership Award will be presented to Mr. & Mrs. Josh Lamberg "Honoring their extraordinary generosity, guidance & proactive leadership in the community" Mr. Lamberg a ocal resident & principal of Lamb Financial Group, offering Insurance designed for human service organizations, is receiving this award for taking initiative & being a driving force behind the growth of this community. He is an active participant on both the financial & administrative level as well as attendance of programs & services.
Chabad of LIC is dedicated to educate those thirsty for knowledge as well as provide humanitarian aid for those less fortunate. Chabad LIC serves individuals and families looking for an nchor and non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience. We offer Judaism with a smile and a home away from home for everyone who walks through our doors.
East River Ferry Connecting Long Island City with Brooklyn and Manhattan Started Today, 6/13/2011
Half of all Businesses Don't Erase Sensitive Data
Seth Pinsky, President NYCEDC, Re-Defines Economic Strategy for New York City's Future 6/10/2011
Taste of LIC at Grantry Plaza, Last Night 6/7/2011
participated. Since that time, Long Island City has undergone a culinary explosion. LIC is now a destination for
food lovers drawn to its unique mix of fine dining and homespun establishments. The 6th Annual Taste of LIC
will feature nearly 50 restaurants and 100 local businesses. In one night you can taste what you can’t
sample in two months.
a celebration of Long Island City’s cultural and culinary communities, to benefit The Chocolate Factory’s 2011-
12 season of dance, theater, music and multimedia performances. Tickets, which range from $45-$500, may be
purchased in advance via theatermania at (212) 352-3101 or on the web @ www.chocolatefactorytheater.org.
Featuring incredible food and beverage tastings by more than 50 local restaurants; auction and raffle prizes
courtesy of 100 LIC businesses; surprise performances organized by dance artist Juliana F. May; and toasts
by New York City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall;
the Taste of LIC is the largest event of its kind in Western Queens, highlighting LIC’s constantly evolving
culinary landscape, while supporting The Chocolate Factory’s groundbreaking performing arts programming.
Participating vendors: 5 Star Banquet, Alobar Restaurant, Arepas Cafe, Atlantic Wines & Spirits, Bantry Bay
Publick House, BANY, Bella Via Restaurant, Blend Restaurant, Blue Streak Wines & Spirits LLC, Breadbox
Cafe, Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn Grange Farm, Communitea, Court Square Wine & Spirits, Cranky's Cafe,
Creek & Cave, Da Gianni's Ristorante, Domaine Bar a Vins, Dominie's Hoek, El Ay Si, Gian Piero Bakery,
Greenmarket/GrowNYC, Ihawan 2 Filipino Grill & Sushi Bar, La Vuelta, LIC Market, Little Oven, Lounge 47,
M. Wells, Malu, Manducatis Rustica, Manetta's Ristorante, Manhattan Beer Distributors, Mario's Deli, Masso,
Mundo , New City Kitchen Express, Omnipak Import , Pachanga Patterson, Riverview Restaurant/Lounge,
Sage General Store, Samios Foods-Gogo's Garlic Dip, Shi, SKI Beer, Sweetleaf, Testaccio Ristorante, Tom Cat
Bakery, Tournesol, Tropical Restaurant, Vernon Wine & Liquor, WunderBar German Grill & Bierhaus.
The 6th Annual Taste of LIC will take place at Gantry Plaza State Park, located where 49th Avenue meets
The East River. Lead sponsors include Jet Blue, TF Cornerstone, Con Edison, Rockrose Development Corp,
Kaufman Astoria Studios, Royal Waste Services, Big City Graph-x & Printing, TD Bank, Modern Spaces,
M&T Bank, Turner Sipser Weinstock & Sipser, edible Queens, Plaxall, NY State Office of Parks Recreation
and Historic Preservation.
Sunnyside Queens Blvd Merchants Initiative Started 6/7/2011
Poised at Queens' gateway to Manhattan, the commercial corridor of Sunnyside, particularly Queens Boulevard, is the first thing many people see upon encountering Sunnyside. About 176,000 cars cross the Queensboro Bridge each day – are they seeing a boulevard we are proud to call our own?
The QBMI's hope is that it can facilitate communication and open up the discussion about how to improve Sunnyside. The group seeks to improve the community and encourage residents to Buy Local, Shop Local, and Hire Local.
Taste of LIC 2011. Long Island City is HOT! Just read the faces.
Woodside Views Establishing a Business Improvement District (BID)
New Details Of East River Ferry Service Announced. Service Starts 7:00 AM on Monday 6/13
FUTURE LOOK: Top Talent Discusses Their Views of Performing Arts and Culture in NYC Today and Circa 2030.
"Long Island City Partnership" is Announced.
Benchmarking August 1st Deadline Nears for Building Owners. $500 Fines per Quarter Follow.
Mort Zuckerman is "Cautiously Optimistic"
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