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LIC Update: January 13, 2021
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Support our LIC community during MLK Jr. Day of Service
This Monday we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honor his legacy. This Sunday at 3pm join Queens College for their annual Martin Luther King day celebration The Time Is Now: Forward. The event is free to attend and will feature welcoming remarks from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Click here to RSVP.

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, we also want to highlight specific calls to action in our community that you can support:

Donate to the Astoria Mutual Aid Network: Join their effort with Transform America to help keep Astoria and LIC residents in NYCHA housing warm this winter. Each heater costs $30, they are also accepting warm winter clothing donations to be distributed on 1/22. Click here to learn more and donate.

Contribute to College Scholarships for Elementary School Students in our School District with NYC Kids Rise: In recognition of MLK Day, please consider making a contribution here to support the college scholarships of elementary school students in our community.

Donate to the food pantry at Sunnyside Community Services: You can select items from our wish list and have them delivered directly to SCS. You can also shop for similar items at your local store and drop them off at SCS on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9am and 5pm.
Join us and SBA today at 3pm to discuss PPP and EIDL Updates!
Open Call for Artists! LIC Is a Galaxy
Applications are now open for our new public art project, LIC is a Galaxy. We are embarking on an exciting new public art project which uses cosmic themes to represent the diversity and unity of Long Island City.

We are seeking 4 to 5 Queens-based artists to each paint 4 to 5 provided 18” diameter spheres with a vibrant design to encourage LIC residents and visitors to walk along the streets and spot all the unique “planets” in our galaxy.
Upcoming Office of Nightlife Town Calls
The NYC Office of Nightlife will hold two Town Calls for hospitality business owners and workers next week. These calls will feature representatives from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYC Dept of Small Business Services (SBS).

Thursday, January 21, 1:00-2:30pm – For Hospitality Business Owners
Friday, January 22, 1:00-2:30pm – For Workers
2021 State of the State Address
This week New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo is delivering his 2021 State of the State Address where he outlines his plans for NYS in 2021 especially in light of coming back from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The address is broken into four parts with the third part airing today and the final one tomorrow. To learn more about his proposals and plans for this year, visit his website here.
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COVID-19 Updates
*NEW* COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Yesterday it was announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will now be available to those 65+, education workers, first responders, public transit workers, public safety workers and those who are immunocompromised. Click here to check if you're eligible and stay tuned for additional updates.
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