Friday, August 29, 2014

Free kayaking Sunday August 31st and  Monday, september 1st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm 
Gantry State park  


For more information CLICK HERE 

Socrates Park


Socrates Sculpture park


Socrates Sculpture Park has a full day of programs and it's free check the link for more information

GreenMarket, Performances, Kayaking, Workshops, Fitness, Cinema 

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Networking Night


On August 28th, 2014 small business owners from the borough of Queens celebrated the Annual Summer networking bash at the ZHotel in Long Island city with special guest Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

This event has been cancelled!
Sunday, August 31st 6:00pm
Paws and Pints
LIC Landing by COFFEED

 New York city and the surrounding area now has an event tailored specifically to Dog lovers!
at Paws and pints events, You and Your furry friend can enjoy a drink and socialize with other dogs and dog lovers in the city. location: LIC LandingHunters pont Parksin Long Island City.
Last event Rock and Rawhide were excited to announced that LIC Dog Walk will keep a Drop off Box for donation at their location. If you have any goodies you'd like to donate to shelter pets,contact Jenny directly at Jenny@licdogwalk.com 

NYC recycle

Recycling Paper in NYC

image and video credit:NYCsanitation

Have you ever wonder what happens to our recycled paper? Whatch a NYC Sanitation' video

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Eso Romero

Meet Eso Romero /Food writer 
 

Eso Romero is a recent resident of LIC, after living in San Francisco for 14 years. She is an educator by trade, but is an avid foodie . Other than tracking new recipes and good eats, Eso enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters and getting reacquainted with NYC. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

11-51 47th Av Long Island City

11-51 47th Av Long Island City, NY
image credit:Charney Constructions
On August 25th 2014, the design of a new building has been revealed. the permit has been filed with a description of cross out Industrial/loft alike building with exposed raw materials and elements such as concrete steel and wood. The new construction located at 11-51 47th Avenue is a condo project 11 stories high near MoMA PS1. The 70,000 square foot building will be divided among 56 condos, for an average apartment size just below 1,000 square feet. Half the units will be two bedrooms, while the other half will be split between one-and 3 bedrooms units. At the base there will be a small 1,280 square foot retail space and 23 space garage. The building was design by Fogarty Finger-Architects 
Gallery of buildings by Fogarty Finger-Architects in LIC:
One Murray park
Five 27 
4707 Crescent st.

LIC Food Tour


LICqueenstv writer Eso Romero

LIC Food Tour
A recent and welcome attraction, Local Finds Queens Food Tour  is a culinary and cultural walking adventure in LIC. Sergey, the tour guide, was knowledgeable and a true professional, providing a good mix of food tastings and LIC history tidbits. The food tour portion was a carefully planned sequence of variety, beginning with a five-cheese mac and cheese at Sage General Store and ending with Rocket Fuel iced coffee from Sweet Leaf.

Our first stop, Sage General Store, has been around since 1997, originally a catering company whose primary client was Silver Cups Studios, where The Sopranos and Sex in the City were filmed. Sage has continued in its commitment to local purveyors with a farm-to-table menu. We sampled their famous mac and cheese, which earned a spot on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. The five-cheese mac (fontina, swiss, goat cheese, aged Vermont cheddar and bleu cheese) was saucy and rich with a faint crisp. It was topped with finely grated bacon so the bacon taste was subtle. The serving in a small bowl was sufficient; a larger serving would have felt quite heavy. Every bite was somewhat different from another, with the bleu cheese edge popping up every other bite. We had the side size, but an entree size is available.
What I’d like to try next time: spit-roasted half chicken.

At the Woodbines Craft Kitchen, an Irish gastropub, I had my first encounter with Scotch eggs, a common picnic food in the UK. A Scotch egg is a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage then coated in bread crumbs, baked or deep fried. Our serving was halved and exquisitely placed on top of a drizzle of spicy mustard and fresh greens. The dish was well-seasoned and flavorful with a nice crunch to the coating. Scotch eggs are a perfect bar bite that would be a nice accompaniment to a cold beer.
What I’d like to try next time: fish and chips and truffle fries.

Our third stop was at the Vernon Blvd location of Blend, a Latin-fusion restaurant. The airy, open space is dotted with colorful prints of Latin American hot spots upon the walls. The tasting included two kinds of Colombian-style empanadas: carne (shredded beef) and espinaca y queso (spinach and cheese). These small stuffed pockets had a crispy and thick crust, not the flaky, buttery kind, but a crust similar to the cornmeal content of an arepa. I preferred the spinach and cheese, which had more complexity of flavors from the mild cheese and spinach bits.
What I’d like to try next time: mofongo con sofrito.

Next up was Alobar, a restaurant offering New American cuisine and an extensive whiskey menu. Upon entering one may notice the detail of the ceiling above the bar area, which is made of reclaimed wood from an old schoolhouse near Philadelphia. Such detail in the design contributed to the comfort-food experience. We tried a customer favorite, the maple bacon popcorn. This sweet and salty treat was coated with maple syrup and dotted with thick-cut bacon bits. It was a bit heavy with the syrup which tipped the flavor balance and made it difficult to eat with fingers, as one would normally eat popcorn. It may have been an off day in the kitchen, but I’d be willing to try it again.
What I’d like to try next time: homemade fettucini carbonara.

We moved on to a beverage tasting at Rockaway Brewery, one of three different breweries in LIC. Rockaway started in a backyard in Far Rockaway and now the business is growing, going from 16 kegs a week to over 60 most recently. All their beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized. We sampled their ESB (Extra Special Bitter), a twist on an English ale. It was smooth and not overly hoppy. I’m not a regular beer drinker, but I did enjoy the flavor profile of the ESB and would be interested in trying their other beers.
What I’d like to try next time: $6 4-beer flight.

Our final destination was Sweetleaf, a Critics’ Pick of New York magazine. Its original location is on Jackson Avenue, but we stopped at the Center Blvd location. The ambiance is a striking contrast to the high rise building it lives in, with its dark reclaimed wood decor and antique stylings. The Rocket Fuel iced coffee was a perfect end to the tour, an 18-hour cold-brewed coffee with chicory, maple syrup and milk. The first taste was smooth with no bitter edge. Despite the maple syrup addition, it was not too sweet; it was rich but mellow, with a complexity to each sip. I’d definitely return for the refreshing boost of Rocket Fuel.
What I’d like to try next time: strawberry puree tea.

Overall,Local Finds Queens Food Tour  provided an informative and varied peek into LIC history and food offerings. Priced at $56 per person, the tour is priced a bit high for the experience, given the size of the samplings. Sergey’s vast knowledge of the area was impressive and tweaking the food tastings to match would make the tour more appealing



Queens Library

Love to read?
Image credit: Queenslibrary.org
Love to read? NYC's Libraries are open to the public in all 5 boroughs and Long Island city have 3 locations with a full program for all ages. apply for your Library card or visit The Queens Library at your nearest location. 

US OPEN

US OPEN 2014
Image credit:usopen.org
The 2014 US OPEN starts this week and public transportation is the best way to the Stadium 
The US OPEN TENNIS  will run from Monday, August 25th through Monday September 8th 2014 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. The best way to get there: Take the 7 train or Long Island railroad to Mets-Willets Point station. For more information about the US OPEN visit USOPEN.ORG
Click here to plan your trip!

44-26 purveys Street Long Island City

44-26 Purvey Street Long Island City, NY
Iimage credit: Google Maps
New construction is coming to Court Square neighborhood. A 33-story residential tower at 44-26 Purves Street, Long Island City is the latest  permit filed for the booming area in Court Square neighborhood. The 44-26 Purves street new building will span 207,053 square feet, split between a 517 square foot commercial component, and 270 apartments.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Secret Theatre needs your help!

Can You keep the Secret?

Another art institution The Secret Theatre in Long Island City is trying to survive. Long island city is known for its thriving arts community, it has the highest concentrations of arts galleries, arts institutions and studios space than other neighborhood in New York City. and Richard Mazda the founder for The Secret Theatre is looking for Donations Click here for Donations 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

LICconcerts

Live at the gantries


Live at the Gantries
Final show August, Tuesday 19th
credit:Zikrayat

Image credit: liveatthegantries
 zikrayat  and Dance performances by Jenny and Layla.
Live at the Gantries is a series of free outdoor performances featuring a collection of Queens-based musicians as diverse as the borough. Performances include Jazz, Big Band sounds, Brazilian Farro, Middle eastern fusion, Irish music, and Salsa dancing. 

Monday, August 18, 2014

Big compost

Compost locations in Long Island City
Big compost a program of Build it green NYC and the NYC Compost Project is a community- scale composting network that work to increase capacity and participation in composting in NYC. for drop off location this week in Long Island City visit here. and also you can visit the reuse center in Astoria If you have any house building materials, etc. that can be used and sell at the Reuse Center.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

LIC Concerts

LIC Concerts
Sundays 5:00 pm
Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC

credit:LICconcerts
The 3rd annual LIC Concerts at Gantry State Park 
Sage Music and Compact Disk Jockeys  of Long Island City produced one of each of these free concerts.
Check full schedule of concerts 

Friday, August 15, 2014

ESB Celebrate India Independence Day


GrowNYC


image credit:Grownyc


Greenmarket on Vernon BLVD and 48th St, every Saturday

GrowNYC greenmarket is coming back for the summer season on vernon BLVD and 48th St.
The Greenmarket will be open July 12th-Nov 22nd, 2014 every Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm
The stand will be operated by Youthmarket stand. for more information got to Greenmarket  

Hurricane Season!

Hurricane season in Long Island City
Blue Dots evacuation center
Costal Storms, including nor'easters, tropical storms and hurricanes can and do affect New York City. With sustained winds of 74mph or greater, hurricanes can flatten buildings, topple trees and turn loose objects into deadly projectiles. 
It is important New Yorkers take the time to prepare. Long Island city residents should have a plan in the event they need to evacuate, residents in evacuations zones, residents who live in 1 through 6 zones may be asked to leave their homes. Find out what zone you live in and the location of your nearest evacuation shelter/center

WARM UP! MoMAPS1


MoMA PS1 Saturdays 2014
WARM UP 3:00pm-9:00pm 
Doors open at NOON 
 $20 Day of- $18 in advance



Warm Up is PS1's beloved outdoor concert series. Returning this set of performers from around the world. This Saturday bliss out with performances by
Supa Dups and Willy Chin of Black Chiney Dubbel Dutch/MixpakVisionist, and Blazer sound system. 
Currently adorning MoMAPS1's courtyard: a biodegradable "pavilion" built from bricks made of corn stalks and mushrooms- the structure will provide shade and nooks for concertgoers more info

Socrates Sculpture Park




Socrates Sculpture park

Socrates Sculpture Park has a full day of programs and it's free check the link for more information

GreenMarket, Performances, Kayaking, Workshops, Fitness, Cinema 


Thursday, August 14, 2014

Pawbamacare

PAWBAMACARE
Did you mean: OBAMACARE?
NO!
Credit:Pawbamacare
That's right, Pawbamacare It's a campaign to raise awareness about pet insurance and get more pets covered. A part of the proceeds will be donated to Animal Heavens for more information visit  PAWBAMACARE

Welcome to 1940 Long Island City

Long Island City neighborhood profile 1940
In 1943, 4 Newspapers published  a 'NYC Market Analysis" with photos,maps, data & a profile of Long Island City,NY. Thanks to CUNY Graduate Center for recovering this document, it offers a unique window into Long Island City from another era.
contributed by CUNY
Market Analysis excerpt: "Motorists from mid-town Manhattan enter Queens through Long Island City. This district is joined to Manhattan by the Queensboro Bridge  and the Midtown Tunnel. Long Island City is almost surrounded by water and railroad yards. It is a big industrial center.
1943 Statistics
Total Population-58,158 (larger than York, Pennsylvania, at that time)
Native white-41,798
Foreign-born white-15,835
Black-485
other races-67

2010 Statistics
Total Population-56,911 (a change of only 1,274 people in 70 years)
Native white-17,841
Foreign-born white-10,722
Black-7,405
other races- 15,082
contributed by CUNY
Pictures:
  1. 36 Avenue looking west toward 30th Street
  2. Crescent Street between 33rd Av and 33rd road
  3. 29th Street looking north from 34th Ave.
  4. Freight yards looking north of 49th Avenue



    image credit: thelotlic

    The LOTLIC music & films series
    August 2- September 20, 2014 

    The LOTLIC is an outdoor event space free of charge and open to the public. This place has its exclusive catering Partner M Wells, so NO outside food or drinks permitted. You will need to bring your own folding chairs or blankets during film nights
    Music every Saturday 3:00-9:00pm
    Film every Thursday 6:00-10:00pm
    Full Program schedule 

    Inspired Word NYC

    MIKE GEFFNER PRESENTS
    Every Wednesday Night 
    Mike Geffner present the THE INSPIRED WORD open mic at Coffeed 
    every  Wednesday night 7:00 pm in LIC. Come out to perform, meet and support your fellow  artists, musicians, songwriters, poets, dancers, you name it!  Admission: $7.00 for audience/solo performer.      Pre-pay through Eventbrite 
    One item, food or drink minimum inside venue per person.

    Wednesday, August 13, 2014

    Meet Daniel Sennet

    Daniel Sennet is a resident of Long Island City along with his wife Jessica and dog Addie. He has traveled to the Mecca of Meat in Texas. Sample pulled pork along the Historical North Carolina BBQ trail and experienced the tranquility of the west cost culinary scene. He keeps a blog this shit's good and looks forward to bringing greater exposure to the burgeoning food scene in Long Island City.  

    REVIEW FOR L'INIZIO PIZZERIA IN LIC



    LICqueenstv writer Daniel Sennet

    LIC residents have been teased with the opening of L’Inizio for the past few months and at long last, a few friends and I had the opportunity to try it. Only one week into its opening, there was a steady crowd coming into the upscale pizza joint and the staff seemed to be managing a relatively forgiving group of eaters. No matter how my experience unfolded, I encourage you to come and try it out and decide for yourselves, as pizza is, if nothing else, a food born from love and as such, is one of the most subjectively judged food groups.With me tonight were my wife who was looking for an alternative to traditional pizza, an 18 year old that was looking for quantity and our neighbors, fellow ex-Manhattanites looking for the perfect combination of quality and quantity. As we entered, you immediately get a warm and fuzzy feeling emanating from the exposed brick wall and the home-inspired decorum. Bright lights, small ceiling fans and (compared to Manhattan) an open space make the place welcoming and you get the feeling that you’re in for a treat. At that point, the confusion sets in. There’s no one to greet you or seat you, so the upscale reputation the owners are trying to create suffers a setback. No big deal; we’re at a pizza joint. We seat ourselves  at a table and realize there’s no wait staff…again, no big deal; we’re at a pizza joint. On approaching the area to order, we get asked if we’ve been helped, and respond that we’d like to order a few pies. They motioned us down to the end of the bar to order. So why ask? I inquired about their salads…and they were “coming soon” along with their paninis and ‘sweets’. Their store and online menus shouldn’t advertise the existence of menu items that don’t exist. Ok… at the end of the day, we came for the pizza and we were still excited about it. We make our way along an open top display of various slices. I have to admit, they were beautiful. Obviously a higher caliber than your basic cheese or pepperoni slice you can grab for $2. The Carciofo slice, described as “Crispy artichokes, plum tomatoes, ricotta, roast garlic and basil. Thin crust and pan-baked L'inizio style squares” catches my attention as does the Parma, another square with delightfully-thin sliced prosciutto di Parma.  Taking a back seat to these slices were a few different calzones that were probably delicious, but not what we came for. All in all, things were looking up. We finally get to the cashier who takes our order of two pies, garlic knots (another funny contradiction, why offer garlic knots? I thought you get those 5 for a $1 on 6th ave) and an order of meatballs. The accompanying four drinks took the cashier 6 minutes to ring in. Their Ipad POS system was either too complicated or the staff hadn’t been properly trained. The total, including tip, was $80 for the five of us. Not bad. Ok, order is in, appetites are strong,
    expectations are high and the mood is right. We start to take a look around. The exposed brick, granite counter tops and high ceilings offer a refined Long Island City industrial chic atmosphere. There is a back patio that if it were not raining, would have immediately called to us. More on that later. Taking a look at the pizza-making station, I noticed a multi-tiered metal oven that appeared to be right out of the box. Shiny and somewhat industrial. And then the music sets in. At a place where the ingredients are sourced locally (as in, the back patio) and are extremely fresh, where there is no pepperoni but house-made sausage or spicy soppressata, why are we listening to 70s disco or the theme to Grease? I’m just not sure if this is a grab-a-slice pizza joint or an upscale pizza establishment. I get the feeling that the owners haven’t decided yet either. The pizzas were made fresh to order and took approximately 20 minutes to prepare. They were delivered to the back bar, along with the meatballs (served in a plastic takeout container) and our name was called to come and grab it. We weren’t given any cutlery, or plates, or napkins, etc. Ok, not a problem because in front of us were two humungous pizzas. I do mean very large. I was excited to see thin-crust pies, one rectangular “Cinque Terre” a vegetarian pizza topped with beautifully prepared peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and basil and one circular, the Prosciutto di Parma. Neither appeared to be greasy or sloppy, but rather refined and elegant. We each take our first bite, that oh-so-delicious, tantalizing and long-awaited first bite, the one that makes you forget about everything leading up to that point, the one that gives you the satisfaction from having your expectations not only meet, but exceeded and the one that immediately decides for you when the next time you’ll be coming back is. And instead of the earthy tones from the basil or the peppers or the aromas and saltiness from the prosciutto, we get met with a rather anemic tasting crust and bland sauce. It could only be described as missing the love that good pizza has to be made with. It’s as if the restaurateurs had studied hard for a huge final exam, were very well prepared, knew their material inside and out, and then choked.
    At the risk of sounding off on a place that has only been open for one week, I want to mention a few key points. First, it is nice to have the option to get a sophisticated square of pizza, not just a greasy pepperoni slice. After going to town on our meal, we still had 5 slices to take home. Excellent value. The staff all seemed very willing and accommodating. Not in use on the rainy night was a beautiful back patio that should one day either seat guests or offer the opportunity to enjoy a standing drink. The place is rife with potential. At the end of the day, I could tell that passion for pizza was in the air, but the staff needed a few more training days to get their flow right, the oven needed about a thousand pizzas made in it before public use and the final product needed some further refinements before being sold to a consuming public that has a deep-rooted history in pizza.  I have no doubt that in 2 months, L’Inizio will find its balance and its place in Long Island City as the premiere pizza joint, but for now, the staff behind it need to work out the kinks.

    Tuesday, August 12, 2014

    Dog Tags



    Dog License

    All Dogs living in NYC must have a license from the NYC Health Department. Licenses must be renewed annually.
    In addition to being licensed, guard and serviced dog must be registered apply for a Dog LicenseDownload a dog license mail application  for more information  

    Sanitary Inspection Grade

    Health Ratings for Restaurants in LIC
    Now You can compare NYC Health ratings for restaurants  before you eat in  Long Island City Restaurants by just clicking this link 

    Monday, August 11, 2014

    LIC Crime Map

    Concentration of grand larcenies heat map in Long Island City
    credit:NYCcrimemap
    Check out Long Island city Map crime gallery, this map is showing us the highest concentration in crime. get more data of robbery, assault, murders, etc. for Long Island City here

    Live at the Gantries


    Image credit: liveatthegantries

    Live at the Gantries
    this show has been postponed !
    August 12th, 2014
    New date Aug. 19th

    On Tuesday August 19th Arabic music! zikrayat  and Dance performances by Jenny and Layla
    Live at the Gantries is a series of free outdoor performances featuring a collection of Queens-based musicians as diverse as the borough. Performances include Jazz, Big Band sounds, Brazilian Farro, Middle eastern fusion, Irish music, and Salsa dancing. 

    NYC Compost Project

    Compost locations in Long Island City
    credit image:NYCcompost
    Big compost a program of Build it green NYC and the NYC Compost Project is a community- scale composting network that work to increase capacity and participation in composting in NYC. for drop off location this week in Long Island City visit here./Drop off sites and also you can visit the reuse center in Astoria If you have any house building materials, etc. that can be used and sell at the Reuse Center.

    Sunday, August 10, 2014

    shakespeare in the Park



    Shakespeare in Gantry state park
    Saturday, August 9th 2014 7:00 pm


    Gantry State Park is be having for the second year a free series of Shakespeare play in the park with a breathtaking backdrop as the skyline of New York City.

    YogaRoom at Gantry state park


    Yoga in the Park
    The Yoga Room is bringing back this once a month free yoga classes at the Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City. Bring a friend and a mat, come early to secure your spot and get ready to have some fun! This is a great opportunity to bring your Yoga Practice to the outdoors with a Manhattan backdrop.
    Sunday, August 10th 10:00-11:00am
    Sunday, September 7th 10:00-11:00am


    Thursday, August 7, 2014


    Hunters Point community Development celebrated the 19th Annual "Night out against crime"/community unity  event, this event is possible with the help of the 108th Police precinct. kids had a fun night full of outdoor games, music, food and drinks.  


    MoMA PS1 Saturday August 9th 2014

    WARM UP 3:00pm-9:00pm 
    Doors open at NOON 
     $20 Day of- $18 in advance
    Buy tickets

    Warm Up is PS1's beloved outdoor concert series. Returning this set of performers from around the world. This Saturday bliss out with performances by
    George FitzgeraldMartyn DJAuroraLeon VynehallMatrixxman.
    Currently adorning MoMAPS1's courtyard: a biodegradable "pavilion" built from bricks made of corn stalks and mushrooms- the structure will provide shade and nooks for concertgoers more info





    Wednesday, August 6, 2014

    Hunters point park



    LICQUEENStv is your neighborhood news source. We deliver reports on life and art across Long Island City. With overwhelmingly beautiful views of Manhattan, Long Island City is home of the Iconic Landmark PEPSI-COLA  sign. Located at New York City's geographic midpoint, Long Island City is easy to reach by train (the #7 and E subway lines) , bus, car or bicycle, as well as the East River Ferry Some of Long Island City's many attractions include: LIC Flea Market, bars, restaurants, theaters and comedy clubs. In addition Long Island City hosts many art studios and galleries.

    Welcome to Long island City



    LICQUEENStv is your neighborhood news source. We deliver reports on life and art across Long Island City. With overwhelmingly beautiful views of Manhattan, Long Island City is home of the Iconic Landmark PEPSI-COLA  sign. Located at New York City's geographic midpoint, Long Island City is easy to reach by train (the #7 and E subway lines) , bus, car or bicycle, as well as the East River Ferry Some of Long Island City's many attractions include: LIC Flea Market, bars, restaurants, theaters and comedy clubs. In addition Long Island City hosts many art studios and galleries.

    welcome to Long Island city


    LICQUEENStv is your neighborhood news source. We deliver reports on life and art across Long Island City. With overwhelmingly beautiful views of Manhattan, Long Island City is home of the Iconic Landmark PEPSI-COLA  sign. Located at New York City's geographic midpoint, Long Island City is easy to reach by train (the #7 and E subway lines) , bus, car or bicycle, as well as the East River Ferry Some of Long Island City's many attractions include: LIC Flea Market, bars, restaurants, theaters and comedy clubs. In addition Long Island City hosts many art studios and galleries.

    Tuesday, August 5, 2014

    Night out on crime


    Terry Adams president of Hunters Point community Development invite to the 19th Annual Night out against crime"community unity  event" this event is possible with the help of the 108th Police precinct. kids will have a fun night full of outdoor games, music, food and drinks.  

    Monday, August 4, 2014

    Free Kayaking


    Wed August 6th, 6pm-8:45pm 
    Free Kayaking 
    Location 
    For more information CLICK HERE 

    Live at the Gantries


    Image credit: liveatthegantries

    Live at the Gantries
    Tuesdays 7:00pm
    August 12th, 2014

    On Tuesday August 12th Arabic music! zikrayat  and Dance performances by Jenny and Layla
    Live at the Gantries is a series of free outdoor performances featuring a collection of Queens-based musicians as diverse as the borough. Performances include Jazz, Big Band sounds, Brazilian Farro, Middle eastern fusion, Irish music, and Salsa dancing. 



    Saturday, August 2, 2014

    Hurricane Season

    Hurricane season in Long Island City
    Blue Dots evacuation center
    Costal Storms, including nor'easters, tropical storms and hurricanes can and do affect New York City. With sustained winds of 74mph or greater, hurricanes can flatten buildings, topple trees and turn loose objects into deadly projectiles. 
    It is important New Yorkers take the time to prepare. Long Island city residents should have a plan in the event they need to evacuate, residents in evacuations zones, residents who live in 1 through 6 zones may be asked to leave their homes. Find out what zone you live in and the location of your nearest evacuation shelter/center

    Friday, August 1, 2014

    At the LOT LIC

    image credit: thelotlic

    The LOTLIC music & films series
    August 2- September 20, 2014 

    The LOTLIC is an outdoor event space free of charge and open to the public. This place has its exclusive catering Partner M Wells, so NO outside food or drinks permitted. You will need to bring your own folding chairs or blankets during film nights
    Music every Saturday 3:00-9:00pm
    Film every Thursday 6:00-10:00pm
    Full Program schedule 

    Chain NYC Film Festival


    image courtesy CFF
    The Chain NYC Film Festival
    August 4th-August 17
    admission $10.00
    The 2nd Annual Chain Film Festival will take place a the Chain Theatre in Long Island City, Queens. Come and celebrate summer in New York in a community full of great restaurants, exciting events, and great People!