'They Blew It Up and Out': Super-Sized Bayside
Monday January 31, 2005
The Sunday NY Times real estate section highlighted the super-sized homes going up in Bayside and other Queens neighborhoods. It contrasts the demand (and rising prices) for these large ... Read More
Glass Artist in Long Island City
Thursday January 27, 2005
Michael Davis, a glass artist working in Long Island City, made the NY Times today.
Mr. Davis is a great example of Long Island City's energy and transformation ... Read More
Immigrants in NYC: Now More Than Ever
Monday January 24, 2005
New York City is the nation's melting pot, and Queens is the crucible. That's my take on the release of "The Newest New Yorkers, 2000" by NYC's Department of ... Read More
Living in Hunters Point, Long Island City
Sunday January 23, 2005
The word is out about Long Island City - one subway stop from Midtown, more than a couple stops away from Manhattan housing prices. The Queens West towers brought in ... Read More
Here Comes the Snow
Saturday January 22, 2005
Snowfall accumulation expected in Queens today and tomorrow is 14 to 20 inches. That's enough to stay indoors for the next 24 hours.
Queens Weather Forecast from the National Weather ... Read More
Swish Swish - Threading Eyebrows in Jackson Heights
Thursday January 20, 2005
Food and Bollywood bop aren't the only reasons to visit Jackson Heights Little India neighborhood. Gulzar Beauty Salon is one of several salons offering facial hair removal via ... Read More
Reason #2: Real Estate Prices Much Less Than $1 Million for Average One-Bedroom Apartment
Tuesday January 18, 2005
Astoria is a great place to live: great rents, excellent local restaurants, easy commute. Though it is much less of a bargain now than it was even a year ... Read More
Bagel Bagel - Pizza Pizza
Friday January 14, 2005
The crummy, rainy weather this week has me craving NYC comfort food: bagels and pizza.
For the best nosh in Queens, check these two bagel shops, one in Forest Hills, ... Read More
Mets Momentum
Tuesday January 11, 2005
At least in the off-season the NY Mets have ratcheted up their momentum, signing Carlos Beltran to play center field. Beltran will join the other new hire, star pitcher ... Read More
Bus Strike in Queens
Sunday January 9, 2005
Update December 2005
See Transit Strike Survival Guide - Queens Edition
Green Bus Lines Are Not Striking - December 2005
UPDATE: Union and NYC officials reached an agreement on January 19, and ... Read More
Hell Gate Bridge Oil Spill
Friday January 7, 2005
Overnight a tugboat ran aground under Hell Gate Bridge, releasing oil into the East River. The extent of damage and pollution is not yet clear. See the NY Post ... Read More
Extra! Extra! Manhattanites Migrate to Ridgewood
Sunday January 2, 2005
The latest in the NY Times "Discovery of Queens" real estate schtick is the story of five families moving from the East Village to Ridgewood. The pioneering family ... Read More
Happy New Year!
Saturday January 1, 2005
What a gorgeous start to 2005. Today is a day to wander over to Flushing Meadows Park and enjoy the sun. Depending on how last night treated you, ... Read More