Passion for Plywood

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Eight Story Complex Including Big Asian Supermarket Proposed for 38th Avenue in Dutch Kills

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25-01 Queens Plaza North / Before-After Construction

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Manhattan: Upper Eastside

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Cypriot restaurant

dionysostavernanyc.com/

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NYC: Lennox Hill

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We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.

~ Dale Carnegie

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My mother had never bought these cookies for me, my four siblings or our father. I suppose it must have been a collective agreement how nobody liked them. They're good crushed up in ice cream, though.

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Note: Within the tags is the specific footwear being worn

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Discarded Street Items/Trash/Litter

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Following the rock salt sidewalk to work

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Queens: Honeywell Street Bridge (click to view that entire album)

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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38-15 Queens Boulevard / Before & After Construction

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It's to be for a car dealership. Now that most of them have been forced out of Northern Boulevard, they're opting to building elsewhere

July 28, 2025

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NYC construction activity picks up, but mostly projects with under 100 units

After almost an entire year, this project is starting up again thanks to new funding

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8:00 am on June 30, 2025

Updated Design Revealed for 561-Unit Skyscraper at 30-25 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens

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30-25 Queens Blvd / 29-10 Northern Boulevard

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This photo is dedicated to my Flickr buddy, Shalom Stavsky.

I laughed when I saw this today whilst in Jackson Heights, and I immediately thought of you. Oddly I thought your original had been snapped in the Bronx.

Overview of 7 Train Upgrades in Queens

The 7 train line, which connects Flushing to Midtown Manhattan, is undergoing significant upgrades in Queens, including at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station. These improvements are part of a broader initiative to enhance the subway system's infrastructure and accessibility.

Key Upgrades at 33rd Street–Rawson Street Station

Accessibility Improvements

ADA Compliance:

The station is currently undergoing renovations to become ADA-accessible. This includes the installation of elevators, which is part of a larger $6 billion investment in accessibility across the subway system.

Elevator Installation:

The contract for adding two elevators at the station was awarded in December 2023, with work expected to improve access for all riders.

Structural Enhancements

Temporary Platforms: To accommodate construction, temporary platforms have been set up at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station, along with other nearby stations.

Service Changes:

As part of the ongoing upgrades, Manhattan-bound 7 trains are skipping the 69th and 52nd Street stations through early 2026. Riders are advised to use nearby stations like 74th Street–Broadway and 61st Street–Woodside during this period.

Timeline and Impact

Construction Duration:

The upgrades are expected to continue into 2026, with various phases of work being coordinated to minimize disruptions.

Customer Experience:

These improvements aim to enhance the overall customer experience by providing better access, improved safety, and modernized facilities throughout the 7 train line.

These upgrades are crucial for ensuring that the subway system meets the needs of all New Yorkers, particularly those requiring accessible transit options.

Deere & Company, doing business as John Deere, is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment and lawn care equipment. It also provides financial services and other related activities.

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History (definitely worth a read)

Deere & Company began when John Deere, born in Rutland, Vermont, United States, on February 7, 1804, moved to Grand Detour, Illinois, in 1836, to escape bankruptcy in Vermont. Already an established blacksmith, Deere opened a 1,378-square-foot (128 m2) shop in Grand Detour in 1837, which allowed him to serve as a general repairman in the village, as well as a manufacturer of tools such as pitchforks and shovels. Tools were just a start; the item that set him apart was the self-scouring steel plow, which was pioneered in 1837 when John Deere fashioned a Scottish steel saw blade into a plow. Prior to Deere's steel plow, most farmers used iron or wooden plows to which the rich Midwestern soil stuck, so they had to be cleaned frequently. Deere created a highly polished steel surface that allowed the soil to slide easily. This tool addressed the difficulty of tilling the Prairie State's soil and greatly aided migration into the American Great Plains in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

~ Wikipedia

Further info:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Deere

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N. Carlos J. is a New York City visual artist, designer and curator based in Brooklyn Click to view his website

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Good morning, Nova

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Nova Condos/41-05 29th St

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Façade: Pale Terracotta

86-units

25-stories

Architect: Fogarty Finger Architecture and Interiors

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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Manhattan: Kips Bay

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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes

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Cadbury, formerly Cadbury's and Cadbury Schweppes, is a British multinational confectionery company owned by Mondelez International (the American multinational confectionery, food, holding, beverage and snack food company based in Chicago) since 2010. It is the second-largest confectionery brand in the world, after Mars.

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Packard Motor Building, Long Island City

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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For the past 2-years I've been photographing the back of this new building most mornings whist walking to work, and decided to take the train home one day so I could capture the front piece prior to the building's completion. Crazy. I'm just so used to looking at it from one side only

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29-15 40th Road, LIC / Before & After Construction

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Fountain, Courthouse Square, Long Island City, Queens, NYC

Notice the light on the front of the fountain. That's a reflection from the myriad of nearby glass towers. No longer are they constructing new buildings of brick. Only steel and glass. If you venture into Manhattan on a sunny day, you'll notice squares of reflected light projected all over the place. Only us photographers would take notice of such a thing

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24-29 Jackson Avenue / Before & After Construction

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I've taken to calling Queens Plaza The Wild West as drivers will run red lights, race down the bike lane, over curbs and down sidewalks, and all in the interest of passing the regular traffic in order to get to the 59th Street bridge, over the East River and into Manhattan. It literally is, The Wild West.

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My neighborhood desperately needs additional supermarkets and for the past several years now there's been a huge influx of Asian citizens moving into the area. Whoever's responsible for constructing this Asian-centric supermarket is going to make a fortune

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Eight Story Complex Including Big Asian Supermarket Proposed for 38th Avenue in Dutch Kills

The development is expected to be eight stories tall and go up on 38th Avenue between 30th Street and Old Ridge Road. The top six floors would be for apartments, while the bottom two floors–totaling 12,000 square feet– to be set aside for an Asian supermarket.

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New York Yimby, March 13, 2026

Construction is about to go vertical at 24-19 Jackson Avenue, a 55-story residential skyscraper in the Court Square section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Charney Companies and Tavros Capital in partnership with Incoco Capital, the 676-foot-tall structure will yield 600 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The 18,000-square-foot property is bounded by 45th Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the southeast, and 23rd Street to the west.

Full article: 55-Story Skyscraper Readies for Vertical Construction at 24-19 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

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Front view. This is a first

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29-15 40th Road, LIC / Before & After Construction

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April 2024

A new rendering has been revealed for 29-15 40th Road, an upcoming 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Few details have been made public about the project, which is being designed by Fogarty Finger Architects and developed by SB Development, which also acquired the adjacent lot at 29-13 40th Road for $8.7 million

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Able and Cain in hand, this morning was great, as I walked the 6 Avenues north to my appointment at The Medical Complex, and in 30 degree weather nonetheless. Plus, I walked back too. Felt amazing. Ascending to my 4th Floor Walk-up Penthouse Apartment took a bit, though I continue to gain strength.

I love those glasses, they're awesome and fun. They're blue blockers, to block the blue light from a computer, tablet, phone. I wear them all the time and now own like 12 pairs in various styles and colors.

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Newell's Run - Year of the City

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Queens: Skillman Ave Greenstreets

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The Greenstreets program converts paved, vacant traffic islands, and medians into green spaces filled with trees, shrubs, and groundcover in an effort to capture stormwater.

The program is a part of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. All funding for Greenstreet construction under this plan is administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Green Infrastructure

www.nycgovparks.org/greening/green-infrastructure

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Queens: Sunnyside Gardens

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Nothing yet with this one, though it's merely a matter of time now

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Housing Lottery Launches for 37-42 30th Street in Astoria, Queens

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Manhattan: Flatiron District

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First off I'll need to create a personal support team

A Healthcare Proxy, plus an alternate That'll be tricky ricky. I've always prided myself on my independence. I trust my instincts. So, that's how we'll do it

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Newell's Run - Year of the City

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

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MoMA PS1 to host free block party for 50th anniversary

MoMA PS1 is hosting a free block party next month to celebrate its 50th anniversary, bringing live music, food, and special programming to its longtime home in Long Island City. The event will take place across the museum’s plaza, courtyard, and galleries on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and include curator-led talks, artist activations, performances, and offerings from local food vendors. The celebration coincides with the opening weekend of “Greater New York,” the museum’s signature survey of working NYC artists, which highlights more than 50 multidisciplinary creatives in the early stages of their careers.

Year built: 1959

Purchase date: 07/03/2025

Purchase price: $11,009,125

Here's the design for the upcoming new building. I really like it

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History of the site:

After 40 years in business the Neptune Diner located in Astoria, Queens, NYC served its last meal on Sunday, July 29. 2024. The owners claimed they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building.

Since 1983, The Katsihtis brothers have owned the building on Astoria Boulevard but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million.

The brothers also had a 35-year lease which expired in 2019. But since then, they were not able to come to a long-term agreement with the landlord.

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But that's what Long Island City/Astoria needs is another apartment building. It's already so overbuilt, it's ridiculous. Yet they keep tearing them down and building new ones, many of which are luxury rentals. The neighborhood is losing its character to steel and glass.

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Queens: 31-05 Astoria Blvd North - Before & After Construction

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New Rendering Revealed For 29-15 40th Road in Long Island City, Queens

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A new rendering has been revealed for 29-15 40th Road, an upcoming 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Few details have been made public about the project, which is being designed by Fogarty Finger Architects and developed by SB Development, which also acquired the adjacent lot at 29-13 40th Road for $8.7 million last fall.

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A Home for Film, Media, & the Visual Arts

Opened in 2009 after being re-envisioned by celebrated designer Milton Glaser and a team of architects and artists, SVA Theatre has become a world-class facility, specializing in the projected image, as well as seminars, lectures, and other presentations, many of which are free and open to the public.

The SVA Theatre continues that tradition by hosting a variety of events year-round, both private and public. In addition to serving the needs of the School of Visual Arts, it is available to the community at large. We welcome you to attend our public events and to rent the space for your event needs.

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Eleven memorable graphic design projects by Milton Glaser

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