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LIC Update: July 22, 2026

Thank you to everyone who celebrated the World Cup in LIC!

We closed out the tournament with a Finals watch party on Sunday with MoMA PS1. Thank you to our participating businesses, Jora, Little Chef Little Café, and Soothr and to everyone who joined us!

Thank you also to NYC Tourism + Conventions, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards who made this event possible.

Photography by Reiko Yoo Yanagi

Santa's Secret Workshop: Christmas in July

Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join Santa's Secret Workshop and LICP for Christmas in July at Frank Ottomanelli's by the Water in Hunter's Point South Park. This free family-friendly celebration will feature live music from Grammy Award-winning children’s artist Tim & the Space Cadets, community fun, and three simple ways to spread kindness:

1. Bring a new toy to donate. 
2. Create a card for a hospitalized child.
3. Write a kind letter/card for a senior.

Craft supplies will be provided onsite for the card and letter-making activities.

Image courtesy of Santa's Secret Workshop

LICP Talks Labor & Employment: AI In the Workplace: New York Legal Risk and Compliance

Tuesday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This webinar will provide practical guidance for protecting your organization, including how AI intersects with employment laws in New York, common pitfalls that can create liability, and steps to take when implementing AI in areas like hiring, performance management, and internal operations to reduce risk and stay compliant. RSVP Here

LIC Wellness Fest

Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

One block. Twenty obstacles. Forty wellness vendors. NYC's boldest day of fitness and recovery takes over the streets of Long Island City. Join us and Trends at the LIC Wellness Fest with live activations, mini, massages, group workouts, and more! Learn more

Image courtesy of Trends Dispensaries

Networking Night at Boro Hotel

Tuesday, August 4, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join us for a summer networking night at Boro Hotel. Mingle with business and civic leaders on the Boro Hotel rooftop (weather permitting) over drinks and pizzas from Beebe’s. Purchase Tickets

LICP Member Webinar: Canva for Local Businesses with Eyestorm Designs

Tuesday, August 11, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Learn how to use Canva more effectively for your business. In this introductory webinar, Certified Canva Agency Partner Chris Yong-Garcia (Eyestorm Design) will share practical tips for creating professional marketing materials, organizing content, and building a more efficient workflow using Canva Free or Pro. This webinar is open exclusively to members of LICP and LIC BID. RSVP Here

The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens' Back-to-School Bash

Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens' Back-to-School Bash is an annual community celebration that helps local children and families prepare for the new school year. The event features the distribution of more than 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, alongside free family-friendly activities including carnival games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, community resource tables, and giveaways. Details

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Won Announces $18.5M in NYCHA Funding During Queensbridge Family Day

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School Construction Authority Acquires Sites for Three Schools in Long Island City

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Live at the Gantries, a FREE Outdoor Concert Series: Bartlett Contemporaries

The Dance Enthusiast

CRESYN Launches Sales at Boutique Six-Story Development Condo

NYREJ

“The Primary Art Form of the 21st Century” Reviewing Culture Lab LIC’s Groundbreaking Exhibition Queens: The Art of Drag & NYC

Whitehot Magazine

New York Road Runners Expands Free Start Line Series as Part of NYC’s Summer Streets Initiative

Endurance.biz

Seeking 8-16 Year-Old Actors for The Secret Academy's Fall Musical

Playbill

Queensboro Dance Festival Hosts Dance Performance in Windmuller Park

QNS



Silvercup Studios Featured in Spider-Man Swings into NYC with New Merch Ahead of 'Brand New Day'

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Local Notices + Resources

Back to School Drives - Ongoing Until August 31

Help neighborhood children start the year off strong. Council Member Julie Won is collecting school supplies drives for neighbors in need. See Council Member Won's Wishlist

US Open Hiring Events at LaGuardia Community College

Applications to work at the US Tennis Open are live. The 2026 US Tennis Open runs from August 23-September 13. Interviews will be conducted at LaGuardia Community College. Apply Here. Candidates must schedule interviews. Schedule Here

Queens Community Board 2 Annual District Needs Survey

Community Board 2 is collecting community feedback through its annual District Needs Assessment. All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate and help identify neighborhood priorities to guide future planning and improvements. Details

NYU E-Bike Health Study

NYU's Center of Health Data Science and the NYC Department of Transportation are inviting NYC residents to participate in a survey how e-bikes may influence physical activity, transportation choices, and health outcomes. Details

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