LIC Update: January 28, 2026

LIC Partnership News + Events

 

Save the Date - LICP's 2026 Events


Mark your calendars for LICP's upcoming winter and spring events:


Feb. 11 - Winter Networking Night


Feb. 17 - Mar. 3 - LIC Lunar New Year Celebration


Feb. 27 - LIC Lunar New Year Lion Dance


Apr. 21 - Real Estate Breakfast


May 30 - LIC Springs!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: LIC Businesses: Sign Up for LIC Lunar New Year 2026

 

Deadline to Register: Friday, January 30


Our LIC Lunar New Year Celebration is almost here, and we are excited to celebrate the Year of the Horse with the LIC community! To participate in the LIC Lunar New Year Celebration, your business must:

  • Be a member of LIC Partnership or the LIC BID
  • Have a physical presence (brick-and-mortar store) in LIC
  • Offer a Lunar New Year-themed promotion from February 17-March 3, and/or
  • Host a Lunar New Year-themed event between February 14-March 8

LICP Networking Night at SAPPS

 

Wednesday, February 11, 5-7 p.m.

 

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for a networking night at SAPPS. Mingle with business and civic leaders over drinks and light bites while we celebrate 2026 and the upcoming LIC Lunar New Year Celebration.

 

LIC Happenings

 

LIC Happenings


Opening Reception Celebrating New Exhibitions at SculptureCenter

Thursday, January 29, 6-8 p.m.


4th Annual Queens Career & Tech Expo

Saturday, January 31, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.


3-K and Pre-K Virtual Information Session at Sunnyside Community Services

Wednesday, February 4, 12 p.m.


Vision Boarding at Sundays Studio LIC

Wednesday, February 4, 5-7 p.m.


National Girls & Women in Sports Day at Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge

Wednesday, February 4, 6-10 p.m.


NYC Restaurant Week in LIC: Il Falco, Jing Li, Little Chef Little Cafe, and More

Tuesday, January 20 - Thursday, February 12


Image courtesy of Pat Oleszko and David Peter Francis

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LIC in the News

 

CM Won, Local Advocates Brave Cold to Rally for OneLIC Greenspace

QNS


How to Eat Your Way Across Long Island City's Burgeoning Chinatown

Gothamist


How Juice Press Powers NYC From Long Island City

QNS


Utopia Bagels and Rollin Bagels Featured in “New York’s Best Bagel”

PIX 11


Yumpling and Darjeeling Kitchen and Cafe Featured in "The Return of Cheap Eats"

Grub Street


Romantic Dining Spots to Visit for Valentine’s Day in Western Queens

QNS


Where to Eat in Queens for NYC Restaurant Week 2026

QNS


Three Queens Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

QNS


Jasper Development in LIC Welcomes Three More Retailers

QNS


JLL Capital Markets Arranges $224M Bridge Loan for The Italic in LIC

citybiz


MoMA PS1 Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Free Admission for Next 3 Years

NY 1


Dance Entropy To Host Emerald Gala Celebrating 20 Years Of Green Space

Broadway World

 

New Member Spotlight

 

Warsaw Events & Concert Venue -

Live Nation


Warsaw offers edge, history, an electrifying ambience, local community vibes just across the water from Manhattan, and delicious pierogies from their very own Chef Daniel, or other outside caterers. Where else can you get a classy event with rebellious energy? Plus, they are the only rock club with delicious pierogies. Host your next occasion with Warsaw and party like a rockstar.


specialevents.livenation.com/venues/warsaw

 

Local Notices + Resources

 

Through February 2 – Neighborhood Business Grants from CitizensNYC

These grants offer up to $5,000 for initiatives small businesses undertake to positively impact their community. There are two grant cycles: the first closes on February 2 at 5 p.m.; the second opens in May 2026. Details


Through February 10 - Fueling Opportunities for Owner Development Program

This program is supported by the Grubhub Community Fund and presented in partnership with The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce and The National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce of New York. It combines short-form education with grant support to help restaurants strengthen operations, build capacity, and invest in practical business improvements. Eligible restaurants may apply for grants of up to $2,500 which can be used for equipment or supplies, marketing and digital presence upgrades, community initiatives, staff training, and general business improvements. 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.

 
Photo of the Week
 

Snow day for an LIC pup at Gantry Plaza State Park! 🐶❄️


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