The 2017 TCS New York City Marathon will take place this Sunday, November 5, bringing together an estimated 50,000 participants and 1 million spectators across the city. Runners will pass through much of LIC as the race route includes both the P u laski and Queensboro Bridge s , so please be aware of street closures for much of the day. And be sure to check out the spectator guide for the best places to watch, ways to volunteer, the schedule of events, and apps to stay connected to all the action. Good luck and congratulations to all participants!

The 8th Annual Small Business Saturday is less than month away on November 25th and the LIC Partnership is excited to once again be a Neighborhood Champion to help LIC businesses get the full benefit of this opportunity, including free marketing materials, online promotion, and significant citywide advertising.

Are you a business owner? Sign up to participate and receive free promotional materials by completing this brief online form. Contact Dan Benjoya, Director of BID Field Operations or Sam Wynne, Operations Manager & Ambassador with any questions.

For the past eleven months, LIC Artists (LIC-A) has found a home at The Plaxall Gallery. As the end of the year approaches, they've launched a Kickstarter campaign to help them operate in the same capacity in 2018.  Help keep the arts community in LIC alive and flourishing by donating today.