1.

there's a starbucks on queens blvd & 46th st. i believe there's another in astoria. it's really not that big of a deal that yet another one is joining the ranks of western queens.

2.

Linda, I beg to differ. A Starbucks in LIC is the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse.

3.

haha. i suppose i can see it that way, too.

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@Anonymous
I agree completely. There are currently two wonderful local enterprises in the neighborhood: Communitea (Vernon & 47th - which would be a mere two blocks from the Starbucks location) & Brasil Coffee House (Vernon & 49th). There was also Ten 63 (10-63 Jackson Avenue), but that was closed down to make way for yet another uninspired ubiqutous luxury condo. That rubbed a lot of LIC residents the wrong way when it closed.

Can someone please explain to me this need to kill off the neighborhood's character and turn it into the Bizarro Murray Hill? L.I.C. has so much potential. Why are people opting for the most boring choice?

5.

As much as i love places like Communitea & Cafe Henri, I think its almost impossible to keep out certain BIG companies, Williamsburg has Tasti Delight and American Apparel, as long as LIC doesnt get a Gap or McDonalds im cool with that...

6.

it's very sad that starbucks has better coffee because i keep on wanting to buy from the small people and i just can't.

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#5 Mr. Benaim,
Like if representatives from McDonald's and Gap call you to find them a location you'd say no?! Give me a break