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USPS Branches to Close: United States Postal Service Feeling the Economic Pinch
(Post by BT) USPS is feeling the effects of the weak economy. While Obama’s government is seemingly on a mission to grow or create new federal government agencies, the US Postal service is about to seriously downsize. Once known as the most stable of jobs, your local postman may be downsized, or moved elsewhere. Hundreds [...]
23Aug2009 | | 0 comments | ContinuedQueensborough Bridge Centennial Celebration Lights Up Skies Above LIC
(post by Dee) Just the other day, May 31st, the borough of Queens celebrated 100th anniversary of the opening of Queensborough Bridge. I know what you are thinking…. Why in the world would anyone celebrate or even want to bring any attention to a place like Queens Plaza. Well, it hasn’t been too long ago [...]
2Jun2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
The New Condo at 5-25 Borden Ave: Prism is Now a Murano
(post by Dee) So the “Prism” condo at 5-25 Borden Avenue in LIC is officially called the Murano, like the car. The rendering looks cool but why name a unique architectural structure in NYC after an average Nissan minivan? Their construction is moving on nicely but will they be able to sell any units? Folks [...]
13Apr2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
The View at East Coast: Rockrose’s Jewel Condo at 4630 Center Blvd On Fire Sale?
(post by Dee) The View at East Coast, located at 4630 Center Boulevard in LIC is the jewel of Rockrose’s 22-acre development on the waterfront. Of the total 7 buildings planned (3 are built), only one is for sale, a condo with the best Manhattan skyline views guaranteed for life. There will be many more [...]
9Apr2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Astoria’s Neptune Diner at 3105 Astoria Blvd – Anything But the Best!
(post by Joey) Today I met with my accountant to finish up my tax return and have lunch. He chose the location. When we arrived at Astoria’s Neptune Diner I noticed the sign that reads “Voted Best Diner by Daily News!” Wow, that’s a bold statement in a diner capital of the world, NYC! I [...]
7Apr2009 | | 0 comments | Continued1 800 Mattress Going Out of Business at 260 W 35th St and 24 Others Locations
(post by Ardie) It is not a secret that 1-800-Mattress, a staple NYC-brand of 33 years, also known as Dial-a-mattress and mattress.com is bankrupt and has been in merger talks with its rival, Sleepy’s. After all, 1-800-Mattress did file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Monday. But a challenge from its largest franchise group may [...]
30Mar2009 | | 0 comments | ContinuedPros and Cons of Buying Real Estate in Today’s Market
(post by Dee)
Pro: Low Mortgage Rates
Rates are at historical lows, and for most credit-worthy borrowers, a mortgage of under-5% means hundreds of dollars saved in monthly mortgage payments, tens of thousands over the life of your mortgage.
Con: Frozen Credit Lines
Banks are still not lending. Yes, they received billions of taxpayers’ dollars from the Treasury, but [...]
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