Networking Night at The Greats of Craft LIC

Monday, September 8, 5-7 p.m.

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for this networking night at The Greats of Craft LIC. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites as we savor the end of the summer.

Wednesday, October 22, 4-8 p.m.

This year’s LIC Summit & Gala will feature a keynote panel followed by a networking and cocktail reception to celebrate LIC’s rich past, dynamic present, and exciting future. The panel is moderated by Kathryn Wylde (President and CEO, Partnership for New York City). Additional panel details coming soon.

August Monthly Mixer

Thursday, August 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join LICP for this month’s mixer at Focal Point Beer Co. Come mingle with your neighbors, learn more about your local neighborhood organization, and celebrate the last drops of summer with 10% off everything.

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1010 WINS Neighborhood Spotlight on LIC

Thursday, September 18, 3:30 p.m.

Join 1010 WINS with a studio tour and panel discussion featuring LICP President Laura Rothrock, David Brause (President, Brause Realty and Chairman, LIC BID), and Kenneth Adams (President, LaGuardia Community College) to discuss the unique aspects of LIC and upcoming plans for the neighborhood.

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Check Out the LICPerks Program and Enjoy Discounts to 20+ Local Businesses

LICPerks is LICP’s local rewards program designed to support our neighborhood’s businesses while offering exclusive deals to residents, workers, and visitors. From discounts at your favorite restaurants to special offers from local retailers and service providers, LICPerks helps you explore more of what makes LIC a vibrant and connected community.

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LIC Happenings

Sichuan Social Club Thursdays at Han Dynasty

Thursday, August 21, 6-11 p.m.

Queensboro Dance Festival Silent Disco at Frank Ottomanelli’s By The Water

Thursday, August 21, 7-10 p.m.

August Rehab & Reset Night & League Finals Competition at Brooklyn Boulders LIC

Friday, August 22, 2:50 p.m.

Live Jazz at On the 7 With Konstantin and Julieta

Friday, August 22-Saturday, August 23, 8-11 p.m.

Queensboro Dance Festival Performances at Queensbridge Park

Saturday, August 23, 5:30-7 p.m.

Reggaeton Paradise Rooftop Party at Lost in Paradise

Saturday, August 23, 10 p.m.

Hallets Cove Free Community Walkup Kayaking With LICCB

Sunday, August 24, 1-4 p.m.

Open House and Free Ice Skating Lesson at City Ice Pavilion

Sunday, August 24, 1:10-3:15 p.m.

Bonsai Workshop at Focal Point Beer Co

Tuesday, August 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Image courtesy of City Ice Pavilion

Places to See in LIC - Materials for the Arts

LIC's Materials for the Arts, located at 33-00 Northern Blvd, is a creative reuse center supporting NYC’s arts community. It is a joint project of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the Department of Education, and the Friends of Materials for the Arts, and offers free materials to students, teachers, artists, and nonprofits with arts programming within the five boroughs of NYC. Learn more in our 'Places to See' series from Bob Singleton of the Greater Astoria Historical Society.

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Upcoming Backpack Giveaways from Council Member Julie Won

Throughout August, Council Member Julie Won's team is distributing backpacks throughout the district before school begins. Locations include:

• August 20, 5-7 p.m. - Windmuller Park
• August 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - La Jornada

As always, school-aged children must be present to receive a backpack, and backpacks are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to constituents living in Council District 26.

Show your hometown pride and help mark the 400th anniversary of the City of New York by displaying a Founded By NYC decal in your storefront or other public-facing space. Email social@licpartnership.org to request one.

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers free courses every month to help launch or grow your business. Details

NYCEDC seeks ideas for redeveloping the NYC Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Blvd into a space aligned with OneLIC goals - deadline August 27. Details

The second phase of the MTA's Queens Bus Network Redesign will be implemented on August 31. Details

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez is partnering with several organizations on a local flooding solutions fair on September 13 - learn information on flooding solutions from experts. Details

Applications are open for NYC's Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (PREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program. Details

Survey - Queens Community Board 2 is conducting a survey to inform the Board's Statement of Needs submission regarding the community's funding priorities. Details

Survey - SBS is looking to understand the most common violations received by NYC business owners since January 2024. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program - Get free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Details