LIC Update: May 20, 2026

LIC Partnership News + Events

What to Expect at LIC Springs! 2026

Saturday, May 30, 12-5 p.m.

LIC Springs! is an annual street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, and more. The event is organized by Long Island City Partnership and programmed by 130 local businesses and organizations. Activities are free and open to the community. There will be two stages for the first time this year, one on block 2 and one on block 5!

Block 2 Stage Schedule:

12:00 PM: Urzua Performing Arts

12:30 PM: Opening Remarks

1:00 PM: SING LIC

1:30 PM: McManus Irish Dance & Jiggy Tots

2:00 PM: LIC School of Ballet

2:30 PM: Tiger J Taekwondo

3:00 PM: Martinez Dance Studio

3:30 PM: Music Together with Treble Time Music Studio

4:00 PM: City Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4:30 PM: Magic Eric Q

Block 5 Stage Schedule coming soon!

What Businesses and Organizations to Expect on Each Block:

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Interested in volunteering at the event? Let us know here!

LIC Happenings

LIC Happenings: AAPI Heritage Month + More!

Wednesday, May 20

6:30 pm: Meet the Candidates: New York’s 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary at Sunnyside Community Services

Thursday, May 21

6:30 pm: Herbalism 101: Awaken Your Inner Herbalist Through Your Senses at Greats of Craft

8 pm: Stand Up Comedy at On the 7

Friday, May 22

4 pm: Sunnyside Shines' Sunnyside Night Market and AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, May 23

6 pm: “Sip and Pour” – The Signature Candle Experience – Presented by Haus of Trends

Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24

11 am: Court Square Market

Sunday, May 24

1 pm: AAPI Heritage Month: The Rooftop Bazaar at Han Dynasty

Wednesday, May 27

9 am: Eid-Al-Adha Holiday Camps: Court 16 LIC, Art Strong NYC, Gantry Kids

Image courtesy of Kandamas Epifano

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LIC in the News

LICP’s Laura Rothrock Talks About the Wonders of LIC and LIC Springs!

It’s in Queens

Newmark Arranges 93,000 Square Feet of Leasing at The Factory in LIC

Newmark

New Housing Coming to Lot by MoMA PS1

Queens Chronicle

At the Korean Restaurant in Our Top 5, It’s All About Fermentation

The New York Times

Reopening Celebration for Newly Remodeled Dunkin’ & Baskin-Robbins in LIC

QNS

Queens Taste Welcomes Record-Breaking Crowds at LIC’s Sound River Studios

QNS

Queensboro Dance Festival Summer Tour Season

Queens Gazette

NY Irish Center Will Present Queens Irish Heritage Festival at Culture Lab LIC

Broadway World

The Heart of Yiddish Beats in LIC

Queens Chronicle

Photos: In The Devil's Hands Opens at New Queens Micro Theatre Zoopraxic

Broadway World

Opening Reception Held for Art Exhibit at Zaruma Gold Coffee in LIC

QNS

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Member Spotlight

Jax Pizza Joint

Jax Pizza Joint brings back the classic NYC slice shop experience with recipes inspired by generations of pizza makers. Their dough is made through a 24-hour process for the light, crispy texture. From classic pies and stacked heroes to house-made desserts, dips, beer, and wine, everything is built around authentic flavor and old-school tradition.

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Local Notices + Resources

Reimagining the MoMA PS1 Courtyard Survey

As part of its broader strategic vision, MoMA PS1 is exploring how the museum’s courtyard and campus can become more open, connected, and integrated with its neighbors and the Long Island City community. Take the Survey
MoMA PS1 is looking to hear from new LIC residents and LIC parents of young children to share their visions for the courtyard in a community design workshop on Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7:30 pm. To RSVP, please email jo@wxystudio.com.

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

Meet the Lender Event Focused on AAPI Small Business Owners - June 2

In partnership with the Queens Chamber of Commerce, NYC SBS is hosting an in-person event focused on increasing awareness of and access to alternative financing options for AAPI small business owners. 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 Charles Yu at cyu@licpartnership.org to get connected.

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