LIC Happenings

Monday, Jan. 8-Jun. 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m. - Register your child for "Musical Ears" to introduce them to the joy of music through sonic discovery at The Afterschool Collective. Details

Saturday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Experience the magic of "The Nutcracker" presented by Queens School of Ballet. Details

Saturday, Jan. 13-14, 12-9 p.m. - In celebration of the opening of Finback LIC, the new taproom will feature $3 drafts of its flagship pilsner, "Crispy Morning." Details

Saturday, Jan. 13, 5-7 p.m. - Channel your innner superhero and learn karate at Everyone Comics' introductory karate class. Details

Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. - Join Cucala Dance Company for its January social featuring a free class, open bar, performances and more. Details

Monday, Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. - Register your child for Snapology's "MLK No School Day Camp" focusing on building a better world through robotics. Details

Monday, Jan. 15-Mar. 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Bring children up to 4 years of age to Pixie Pods' "Zumbini" program combining music, dance and educational tools. Details

Saturday, January 27, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. - Register today to join the Run "FER" Noodles community 5K, celebrating the arrival of new LIC eatery FER. Connect with fellow food enthusiasts and runners, and savor the delight of warm noodle soup and chili wontons on a chilly day. Details

Through March 9 - Enjoy a 50% off first-time player discount at CityPickle LIC. Details

NYC Restaurant Week is Back With Seven LIC Eateries - Reserve Your Table Now

Jan. 18-Feb. 4 - Enjoy local prix-fixe dining with NYC Tourism + Conventions' winter restaurant week. Participating businesses in LIC include American Brass, Hupo, Il Falco, Jungly, Knock Knock, Maiella and Takumen. Details

*Member Exclusive* Webinar – Free Bonding with NYS Department of Labor – Jan. 18

Learn how to receive free insurance against loss of cash, product, or equipment through the NYS Department of Labor. The Federal Bonding Program provides six months of no-cost fidelity bonding coverage to businesses that hire eligible job seekers.

This webinar is an exclusive benefit for LIC Partnership and LIC BID members. More information and registration here.

LICP Networking Night – Jan. 31

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID to celebrate the start of Lunar New Year at a Networking Night. Mingle with fellow LIC business and community leaders over drinks and light bites from new LIC BID Business Red Sorghum! 

LICP and LIC BID members receive discounted tickets to this event. More information and registration here.

Save the Date – Real Estate Breakfast –

Apr. 16

Long Island City Partnership's annual Real Estate Breakfast is the premiere real estate event in western Queens. For 18 years, we have brought together leaders in real estate, finance and the community to learn about current projects underway in Long Island City. Save the date and join us again for another insightful conversation. 

Visit licqns.com/REB2024 for more information.

The Black Car Fund

The Black Car Fund is a unique not-for-profit organization that provides workers' compensation insurance and many additional health, wellness and education-related benefits to for-hire vehicle drivers throughout New York. These benefits include 24/7 telemedicine, vision coverage, dental insurance and a mental health and wellness program.

In the past year, The Black Car Fund has added new benefits that further protect driver income including an accident disability insurance plan, critical illness insurance, and personal accident insurance. Every one of these benefits are entirely funded via a small passenger surcharge and are provided to drivers at no-cost to them. 

www.nybcf.org

Participate in Energy Tech High School's Summer Opportunities Fair - Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Energy Tech High School, an Early College 9-14 Engineering school, is looking for organizations to participate in its inaugural Summer Opportunities Fair. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and promote any internships, programs, courses, intensives, etc. available for high school students during the summer. Energy Tech High School is located at 36-41 28th St.

To RSVP or for more information, email Ms. Esi Bissah.

Work Sites Needed for 277Q Volunteers

277Q The Riverview School seeks workplaces in LIC to serve as worksites for its students, where they can volunteer to gain work experience to prepare them for postsecondary life. The 277Q Transition Program is a fully volunteer work opportunity for its students, who will be accompanied by a teacher and 1-3 paraprofessionals.

Interested in becoming a worksite? Contact Annie Alvord, 277Q Transition Coordinator.

Neighborhood Business Grant

Citizens Committee for New York City supports small businesses who are “doing well by doing good” in their neighborhood by making annual grant awards of up to $5,000. These awards can provide funding to support the wide range of initiatives your business undertakes to positively impact your community, especially those that are custom-tailored to meet the local needs you see. Details

Citi Field's Taste of Queens

The Mets are giving Queens-based small businesses the opportunity to apply and tell their story as to why they should be featured at the Taste of Queens portable next season. The goal of the Taste of Queens portable is to highlight and provide exposure for local small businesses to the fan base at Citi Field and to give back to the Queens community. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details