Julie Powell Changed The Food World From LIC | NYC Patch Exclusives

NEW YORK CITY — A food writer who introduced the world to Long Island City is remembered, a public library rumor debunked, a Harlem campaign is plotted and a charter school plan foiled.

These are the exclusive stories from the New York City Patch.

How Julie Powell Changed The Food World From A Long Island City Loft

The "Julie & Julia" writer, who has died at age 49, achieved fame by blogging her ambitious cooking from a "hideous" Long Island City loft.

No, Brooklyn Public Library Isn't Selling Off Its Books

A rumor circulated that the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library was selling off its arts and music collection. Officials say nope.

Queens High Schoolers Clear Up Questions on Horse Carriage Riding

About 30 students from Bowne High School in Flushing visited the 618 W 52nd Street stable to observe the care for the carriage horses.

Harlem Lawmaker Al Taylor Plots Council Run Against Richardson Jordan

Taylor has filed a 2023 campaign account, the latest establishment Democrat to mull a challenge against socialist Richardson Jordan.

Arts Center Secures $3.5M In Effort To Stop Demolition Of UWS Church

The saga of the demolition of a landmarked UWS church continued Wednesday as its longtime resident announced intentions to buy the building.

Bed-Stuy Cafe Workers Push To Join Starbucks Union

Daily Press workers say they've faced drastic schedule cuts at the Ocean Hill cafe.

Washington Heights Church Puts A Stop To Charter School Possibility

The Fort Washington Collegiate Church voted against a partnership that would have led to a charter school opening at the site.

Park Slope Dems Express Frustrations With Brooklyn Party's Effort

At a meeting Wednesday night, many party members lamented the seeming lack of county-level election interest.