Happy Holidays from LIC Partnership

As we close out 2025, we want to thank you for being part of the LIC Partnership community. This year, we’ve made incredible strides, including expanding the LIC BID, helping lead the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, launching a mobility study of Queens Plaza and Jackson Avenue, and more. As we look ahead to 2026, we remain focused on implementing these transformative projects, expanding opportunities for local businesses, and advocating for investments that will keep Long Island City dynamic, resilient, and forward-looking.

Learn more about LICP's work in our 2025 Annual Report.

Annual Meeting Recap

Last Wednesday, 100+ LIC community members gathered at Silvercup Studios for our 2025 LICP and LIC BID Annual Meeting. The event celebrated 20 years of the LIC BID and featured remarks from State Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Council Member Julie Won, and Nate Bliss (NYC Office of the Mayor). Awards were presented to Robert Altman, David Brause (Brause Realty Inc.), Nate Bliss, and Council Member Julie Won. After the meeting, guests enjoyed drinks and light bites from Dish Food & Events. We thank all of the attendees and event partners who made this a memorable evening.

Photography by Reiko Yanagi. More photos here.

Celebrate the Holidays in LIC With LICPerks

Launched this year, LICPerks is LICP’s rewards program designed to support our local businesses while offering exclusive deals to residents, workers, and visitors. Experience 40+ LIC Businesses with LICPerks this holiday season.

Every time you scan for a perk before Jan. 1, you'll be entered into a raffle to win JetBlue tickets! More scans = more entries = more chances to win.

Not sure what to get for that hard-to-shop-for friend? Consider the LIC Community E-Gift Card.

Holiday Happenings

Pop-Up Holiday Art Market Inside the Blue Bus on Vernon Blvd.

Through Sunday, December 21

Debbie’s Holiday Haus at Dutch Kills Bar

Through Thursday, January 1

Court 16 LIC Holiday Camps Week 1 and Week 2

Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2

Image courtesy of The Blue Bus Project

Deadline Dec. 31 - NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship

This is an accelerator for venture-backable tech startups based in NYC. Founder Fellows receive business development support, mentorship, and access to capital opportunities (dilutive and non-dilutive) from one of four VC firms:  Chloe Capital, Company Ventures, Newlab, and Visible Hands. Now in its fifth year, Founder Fellows have gone on to raise over $170 million and are valued at over $1B. Details

Jan. 22 - In-Person Walkthrough of 10 Newly Renovated Commercial Spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station

The MTA is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in 2026 for 10 newly renovated commercial spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station. These spaces are ideal for light cooking, dry uses, or coffee/retail businesses. To support local businesses and vendors, they’re hosting an in-person walkthrough to preview the spaces and answer any questions. Details

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Richard Portilla at rportilla@licpartnership.org to get connected.