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LIC Update: July 1, 2026

LIC Partnership News + Events

 

Celebrate the 2026 World Cup in Long Island City!


From giveaways to specials to watch parties, celebrate the World Cup at your favorite local businesses and organizations in LIC through July 19!

JetBlue Ticket Instagram Giveaway:

Show us how you’re celebrating the World Cup in LIC! Post a photo on your story or to your grid of you at an LIC businesses in your team gear, with your limited-edition cup, or with the match on in the background. Remember to tag us @licqns and DM us the photo with permission to repost. Here’s how to enter:

  1. Follow @licqns
  2. Post a photo to your story or grid of you enjoying the World Cup in LIC, and tag @licqns and the business you are at.
  3. DM us (@licqns) the photo and give us permission to repost it. THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL ENTRY INTO THE GIVEAWAY.


We will be giving out JetBlue tickets through the World Cup finals. Good luck!

 

LIC Happenings

 

LIC Happenings


Thursday, July 2

1:00 pm: Let Freedom Sing! - Independence Day Concert with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center


Friday, July 3

1:00 pm: Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail

8:00 pm: Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC


Monday, July 6

7 pm: Unisphere Film Festival at Court Square Theater


LIC Summer Camps Starting Monday, July 6

Art Strong NYC: Restaurant Week Art Camp

Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge: Summer Adventures Rock Climbing Camp

CityPickle: Morning, Afternoon, Full Day Summer Camps

Court 16 LIC: Tennis for All

Explore more LIC summer camps on our website!


Image courtesy of Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge

Submit Your Event to Our Website Calendar

 

New LIC Businesses Alert

 

Earth + Sky Apothecary and Gifts

5-31 30th Ave


Hana Gelatoria

2720 42nd Rd


Unmei Matcha

28-17 Jackson Ave (Mettra)


Hainan Chicken Express

47-38 Vernon Blvd


Lee & Bai Buns and Noodles

42-64 Hunter St


 

Know of any new businesses opening up in LIC? Let us know!

A Salute to Our Nation's 250th Anniversary

A Remarkable Time


By Bob Singleton, Executive Director, Greater Astoria Historical Society


"Ebenezer Stevens was a member of the Sons of Liberty, a loosely organized, clandestine, sometimes violent, political organization. He began his career with the likes of Paul Revere and, together with other members, participated in the Boston Tea Party. He was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the Company of Rhode Island Artillery in May 1775 and fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill."


Read On Here

LIC in the News

 

Massive NYC Jet Ski Invasion Takes Over New York Harbor

SILive


Over 1,350 Graduates Attend LaGuardia Community College Commencement Ceremony

QNS


19 New York Italian Restaurants That Offer Huge Portions and Great Value

Tasting Table


July is the Height of Summer Stargazing and the Last Chance for Manhattanhenge

Gothamist


BridgeCity Lends $72M on Long Island City Apartments Build

Commercial Observer


NYC Events to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday this July 4 Weekend

Daily News


How a Global Researcher Lives on $110,000 in Long Island City

The New York Times

 

Member Spotlight

 

ConnectOne Bank


Founded in 2005 by an entrepreneur, ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank with nearly $14 Billion in assets that serves the East Coast markets, with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. The bank offers a full suite of products and services to consumers and small to middle-market businesses.


With its newest location in Long Island City, located at 39-50 24th St, ConnectOne’s experienced team supports local businesses and residents with the high-touch service and modern technology that define its People First approach.


www.connectonebank.com

 

Local Notices + Resources

 

NYC Ferry - July 4th Weekend Schedule

NYC Ferry will operate two modified holiday schedules on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th to accommodate harbor closures and in-water security zones for Independence Day weekend events. Details

  • Friday, July 3rd Modified Holiday Schedule
  • Service on the East River A and East River B routes will be suspended from approximately 1 PM to 4 PM. The East River route will make all stops before 1 PM and after 4 PM.
  • Service on the Astoria route will be suspended from approximately 1 PM to 4 PM. The Astoria route will make all stops prior to 1 PM and after 4 PM.
  • Saturday, July 4th Modified Holiday Schedule
  • All NYC Ferry service will be suspended by 3 PM in advance of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show.


New York City World Cup 2026 Business Tool Kit

Open to businesses across all five boroughs, Where the World Comes to Play is an invitation to experience everything the City has to offer during this summer’s World Cup. This toolkit provides all the ways your business can participate in this citywide campaign and engage fans throughout the tournament, June 11-July 19. Details


Job Opening - Queens Community Board 2 District Manager

This is a management class of position encompassing responsibilities for expediting, monitoring, and evaluating municipal services in the community district, as directed by the Community Board. 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 Nora Lewis at nlewis@licpartnership.org to get connected.

 
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