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    Making a Day of Long Island City
    Rachel Dowling
    • Aug 16, 2018
    • 7 min

    Making a Day of Long Island City

    Traveling via ferry is to experience New York City in all its glory. We get to observe from a distance, see the relationships of...
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    Kayaks to Street Art: the Hidden Gems of Nearby Astoria
    Briana Warsing
    • Jul 23, 2018
    • 4 min

    Kayaks to Street Art: the Hidden Gems of Nearby Astoria

    Itching to get off the Island, but not looking forward to taking a hot, sticky subway ride just to stand on line with tourists? We hear...
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    A Dream Come True for Island Chef
    Rhonda Pringle
    • Mar 11, 2018
    • 2 min

    A Dream Come True for Island Chef

    Years ago, while studying biology in South Korea, Soogil Lim happened upon a sign outside a restaurant that read, “Make People Happy.”...
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    Cornell Tech Pop-Up Revels in the Playful Side of Science
    Kelly Turner
    • Dec 1, 2017
    • 3 min

    Cornell Tech Pop-Up Revels in the Playful Side of Science

    With musical apples, edible slime, and 3-D printed s’mores, Sue’s Tech Kitchen isn’t your typical culinary outing with the kids. The...
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    A Newcomer's Guide to the Best Island Spots to Satisfying Your Hunger
    Richard Abanes
    • Oct 5, 2017
    • 6 min

    A Newcomer's Guide to the Best Island Spots to Satisfying Your Hunger

    Uncrowded streets. Lazy strolls along the promenade. Expansive views of New York’s cityscape. Ahhhhhh – the beauty and splendor of Island...
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    The Ultimate Long Island City Beer Tour
    Briana Warsing
    • Sep 2, 2017
    • 5 min

    The Ultimate Long Island City Beer Tour

    Unless you’ve been living under a rock – or on one, as is the case for Roosevelt Islanders – you’ve probably noticed that the Queens beer...
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