Business & Tech
What Should Fill The Empty Space That Used To Be The OTB?
With the economy slowly improving, it's only a matter of time, right?
across the five boroughs, there has been an empty space in a primo spot on Queens Boulevard.
Just under and around the corner from Forest Hills' restaurant row in the shadow of the famous , the former OTB parlor has been gathering dust, graffiti and litter for nearly a year.
The unused storefront is located on one of the most trafficked blocks in the neighborhood, in front of a subway station used by 27,000 commuters every day, according to the MTA.
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Admittedly, the storefront's glass brick facade would have to be rehabbed, and with , things might be noisy for a while, but we think it could be a great spot for an enterprising local business to grow.
What would you like to see in the old OTB? We've got a few choices in the poll below, and we'd love to hear your suggestions in the comments, as well.
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