LIC Update: June 3, 2026

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LIC Partnership News + Events

LIC Springs! 2026 Street Festival Recap

LIC Partnership’s signature free community street festival, LIC Springs!, returned on Saturday, May 30. Thousands came out to Vernon Boulevard for a 12-foot-tall "Zhongkui" street puppet, a pasta-eating contest, performances on two stages for the first time ever, and many more activities and giveaways throughout the event.

Thank you to our event partners, 130+ participating businesses and organizations, and everyone who helped make LIC Springs! 2026 a success. Relive the magic through our photo album here.

Photo Album

LIC Happenings

Wednesday, June 3

6:30 pm: Riis Settlement Annual Spring Benefit

Thursday, June 4

9 am: Chancellor’s Day Camp With Art Strong NYC

9 am: Anniversary Day Camp With Court 16 LIC

9 am: Anniversary Day Camp With Gantry Kids

Friday, June 5

9 am: Clerical Day Camp With Art Strong NYC

9 am: Clerical Day Camp With Gantry Kids

6:30 pm: "Julio of Jackson Heights" Film Screening at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Saturday, June 6

3 pm: Queens Makers Market at Culture Lab LIC

Sunday, June 7

10 am: Soft Shadows: A Workshop w/ Jennifer McCurdy at Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center

1 pm: Pawp-Up at The Lot in Culture Lab LIC

3 pm: Sip & Sensory With Art Strong at Focal Point Beer Co

4 pm: Showgirl Sunday: Cocktails at Church – Culture Lab LIC

Tuesday, June 9

7:30 pm: Summer Camp Virtual Open House With Gantry Kids

Image courtesy of Jennifer Yung

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New LIC Businesses Alert

Nagaiki Ramen

28-17 Jackson Ave (Mettra)

Ziyan Chicken

28-17 Jackson Ave (Mettra)

Kimbo Beef

28-17 Jackson Ave (Mettra)

Master Spicy Hot Pot

28-17 Jackson Ave (Mettra)

S Mart LIC

37-42 30th St

Barry's LIC

28-17 42nd Rd

LIC in the News

LIC Springs Returns to Windswept Vernon Boulevard

QNS

Ares Provides $86M Refi for Long Island City Multifamily Property

Commercial Observer

Grand Opening Celebration Held for Radiant Luxury Condominium in LIC

QNS

Unisphere Film Festival Returns to LIC July 6-12

Queens Chronicle

5th Annual Queens Irish Fest Announced for Sunday, June 14

Irish Echo

Hunter’s Point South in "A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments"

Time

Hunters Point Library Event Featured in “Pride Events in New York”

The New York Times

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Local Notices + Resources

OneLIC Task Force Public Kick-Off - June 17

Now that OneLIC has passed, it’s time to hold the City accountable!

Come meet the Task Force working to make sure all OneLIC commitments are delivered on time and as promised. Dinner will be provided. Spanish and Bangla translation and childcare available.

Location: CUNY School of Law, 2 Court Sq. W

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 pm

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 Angel Hart at ahart@licpartnership.org to get connected.

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