On Friday, the 11th of July, I found myself at the very edge of Queens in a very special place. At the end of Vernon Boulevard in LIC, where the old Vernon Avenue Bridge and the Newtown Creek Towing Company were found, is a facility which is engaged in the hands-on work of the Superfund process….
The LIC ferry would be an excellent transfer point if MTA utilized the Long Island City LIRR station more often. I suggested to someone that finding some way to add light rail or some sort of transit along the LIRR between Jamaica and LIC would be a great asset to Central Queens neighborhoods. It would connect Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Glendale, Ridgewood and Maspeth, the latter three of which are badly underserved by public transit, directly to the ferry. The station is literally across the street, a lot closer than the 7 train is.
Ferry Days on the East RiverAstoria Park really needs a large fenced in dog run. Unfortunately not everyone follows the time rules and "the canines themselves are self governing" can be an understatement. Once I was running in the Park around 7:30pm when a lab came came out charging from the lawn and completely knocked me up and over. I landed on my side/hips and was badly bruised and scraped from landing. I understand this is only one incident but this park is very populated with runners, bikers and kids. It's too dangerous to let dogs unleashed.
Astoria Park, It’s Going to the DogsIncredible post, and thank you. The aeration study is slightly disturbing. Curious to know what geographical area (i.e. how far do the bacteria travel) is potentially affected by the aeration. Then an informed decision can be made. - Chris
My Beloved CreekThis is sad. I'm sure the last thing the families who are moving into the homeless shelter want feel is MORE resentment and complaining directly to their face about having moved there. These folks certainly don't want to be living in a shelter. Where is the empathy? How about an offer to lend them some support? I live nearby here and if it is allowable and the shelter is serving families, I will be dropping off a child's bike to make some kids summer a little more enjoyable.
Elmhurst Residents Protest Homeless Shelter, Shout, "Get a Job"