LIC is about a 75 out of 100 on the "how walkable is LIC" scale. Click here to see for yourself how this is computed -- and to see a nifty map with every local business by type (cafes, restaurants, museums, etc.).

Midtown near Grand Central, by contrast, is a 98/100.

And Williamsburg is about an 80/100 near the BQE side of Wburg and over near the water it is only a 77/100

So tell that to your friends!