lic flea Photos by Bradley Hawks FLEAS OF SUCCESS In the past month, both the LIC Flea & Food and Astoria Flea & Food at Kaufman Astoria Studios have brought in crowds of visitors from near and far all looking to have fun-filled weekends. Since opening in April, LIC Flea has celebrated Saturdays of success at the outdoor lot by the waterfront at the corner of 5th Street and 46th Avenue. Visitors of all ages have been able to purchase items at the popular Long Island City marker including food and drinks, collectibles, art, fashion, vintage items, antiques and much more. The LIC Flea & Food, opened from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., even welcomed the cameras from HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip” with host Lara Spencer, co-anchor on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Each week on the show, contestants, who participate in teams, are given $500 to explore items at different flea markets. The participants search for objects they can buy, fix and then “flip” for a higher selling price. By the end of each show, the contestants display their transformations and battle it out to win all the profits earned. Some LIC Flea vendors also had the honor to be included in the World’s Fair Anniversary Festival on May 18, located just steps away from the New York State Pavilion. The Astoria Flea & Food has been sharing in the success as it continues strong on Sundays since it opened in May at the outdoor backlot of Kaufman Astoria Studios at 36th Street and 35th Avenue. Cameras also came down to the Astoria flea market to film an episode of “Flea Market Flip.” Applications to be a vendor are still being accepted by registering online at www.licflea.com.
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