LIC Lunar New Year Celebration - Jan. 24-Feb. 23

Join LIC Partnership for the fourth annual LIC Lunar New Year Celebration, where residents, workers, and visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit of the season! From January 24 to February 23, explore the unique experiences that make Long Island City a vibrant and diverse community. Details

Don’t Miss Out: LIC Lunar New Year Events Happening This Week

Lunar New Year Kickoff at 00:00

Saturday, January 25, 11 p.m.

Travel to Asia with 00:00 for an evening of music, dragon dance, red pocket lottery, fai chun wish writing, and snack tasting. Details

The Greats of Craft X Makan Fusion Food Pop-Up

Sunday, January 26, 12-5 p.m.

The Greats of Craft is hosting a food pop-up with Indonesian Asian fusion cusine from Makan Fusion. Try a famous bao bun with one of GoC's craft beers. Details

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Tutu School LIC

Sunday, January 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Slither into the Lunar New Year at Tutu School Long Island City with a special event for kids of all ages to create their very own snake-themed zodiac decoration. Details

JiaoZi Dumpling Social Club: CNY Edition at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro

Sunday, January 26, 6-9 p.m.

Wrap in some luck and fold your way into the Year of the Dumpling at the ultimate CNY dumpling party at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro. Details

The Amazing Race: Lunar New Year Edition at Snapology

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Send your learner on a trip with Snapology around the world to discover unique aspects of different cultures (especially those that celebrate Lunar New Year). Details

LIC Lunar New Year Celebration Networking Night - Jan. 30

Thursday, January 30, 5-7 p.m.

Ring in Lunar New Year with fellow LIC business and community leaders over drinks and light bites at LIC Partnership's networking night at new authentic Sichuan restaurant Han Dynasty. Each ticket includes light bites and (1) drink ticket for your first drink. Details

LIC Lunar New Year Promotions Ending Soon

Lady M’s 2025 Year of the Snake Gift Set

Friday, January 24, 9 a.m.-Wednesday, January 29, 6 p.m.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with Lady M's limited edition 2025 Year of the Snake Gift Set, designed to bring good fortune and prosperity. Details

Four-Course Prix Fixe Lunar New Year Menu at Jing Li

Tuesday, January 28, 11:30 a.m.-Friday, January 31, 11:55 p.m.

Jing Li presents four-course prix fixe menus that feature a soup, appetizer, entree, and dessert. Indulge in modern Chinese dishes such as crystal shrimp shumai. Details

Lunar New Year Snake Cones at Emack & Bolio’s

Friday, January 24, 2 p.m.-Saturday, February 1, 9 p.m.

Emack and Bolio’s is ringing in the Year of the Snake with festive chocolate snakes cones. The first 10 guests on January 29 will receive one for free. Details

929 Cocktail Special + Lucky Draw

Friday, January 24, 6 p.m.-Sunday, February 2, 12 a.m.

929 celebrates the Year of Snake with two unique cocktails inspired by the 1993 Hong Kong film "Green Snake(青蛇)," based on the Chinese folk tale "Legend of the White Snake." Details

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen LIC Lunar New Year

Friday, January 24, 11 a.m.-Sunday, February 2, 4 p.m.

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen serves a three-course set menu in celebration of Lunar New Year including an appetizer, entree, dessert, and drinks. Details

Special Lunar New Year Offer at Form + Flow Yoga

Monday, January 27, 8 a.m.-Monday, February 3, 2025, 12 a.m.

Get your prosperity flow on at Form + Flow Yoga with their special "Lucky 8" offer - an 8-class pack for $188. Details

Dogtopia Year of the Snake Celebration

Wednesday, January 29, 7 a.m.-Sunday, February 2, 6 p.m.

Dogtopia is celebrating the Year of the Snake with their Lunar New Year Wishing Post. Hang your wishes for the new year and receive a red packet and pup treats. Details

Yumpling X Taste Crème Lunar New Year Collab

Friday, January 31, 11:30 a.m.-Sunday, February 2, 8 p.m.

Yumpling and Taste Crème partner up for a unique pandan, coconut, and chocolate Lunar New Year pastry topped with a little snake to celebrate the year's zodiac. Details

OneLIC Neighborhood Plan Community Workshop - Jan. 25

Join Council Member Julie Won and the Department of City Planning to learn about how the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan will support the creation of new housing, community facilities, and open spaces across three publicly-owned sites and share your ideas for the design and programming of these spaces. Details

Queens Waterfront Greenway Existing Conditions Workshops - Jan. 28

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), in partnership with NYC Parks and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), is initiating a community-based process to develop a strategy for closing the gaps in current bike and pedestrian infrastructure to make it easier for residents to access parkland and waterways. When complete, the Queens Waterfront Greenway will constitute a continuous, 16-mile corridor connecting Queens waterfront parks from Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten. Please join the first round of Queens Waterfront Greenway community workshops. These workshops will offer a platform for you to discuss existing conditions, share your experiences, and help us identify key issues and opportunities for improvement. Details

NYC BEST Webinar Series - Through Jan. 30

The NYC Department of Small Business Services' NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST) is partnering with city agencies, small business organizations, and community partners to help small business owners understand city rules and regulations through a series of webinars covering the following topics:

• Understanding city agencies’ permit/license structures and processes
• Navigating government resources
• Learning how NYC BEST can help with permits and licenses

Details

Green Leasing and Local Law 97 Webinar - Jan. 30

Join NYC Accelerator for this engaging webinar where industry experts will discuss how green leasing practices can support compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) for commercial tenants in commercial, mixed-use or large multi-family buildings. This session is designed to help building owners, property managers, and tenants understand how green leases can drive sustainability efforts while addressing the legal and financial frameworks essential for LL97 compliance. Details

CitizensNYC Grants for Businesses and Leaders - Deadline Feb. 7

CitizensNYC is a nonprofit organization that makes direct cash grants to hundreds of New Yorkers each year who have ideas to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Neighborhood Business Grants support local businesses with grants of up to $5,000, and Community Leaders Grants support projects with grants of up to $5,000. Details

2025 Queens Community Board Application - Deadline Feb. 14

Looking for a way to serve your community? Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is now accepting applications from qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in joining one of Queens’ 14 Community Boards, which play an important advisory role in considering land and zoning matters, city service delivery and more. Apply at bit.ly/communityboard2025.

NYC Free Tax Prep Services for Self-Employed New Yorkers

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)'s NYC Free Tax Prep for Self-Employed Filers offers free tax preparation services tailored to the needs of gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners. Many of these individuals face significant challenges when filing taxes and managing financial records. This program is designed to provide them with the support and education they need to succeed. 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