LIC Lights Up - Dec. 7

The LIC BID, Hunters Point Community Development Corporation and The Chocolate Factory Theater welcome you to celebrate the return of holiday lighting in LIC. Join your neighbors for a festive evening featuring caroling, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa.

Bring a toy or clothing item to donate to children living in homeless and/or domestic violence shelters, in partnership with The Floating Hospital.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 4:45-6 p.m.

Vernon Mall

This event is free and open to the public. Bring the entire family. Details

Calling All Dog Lovers! - Deadline Dec. 15

LIC Partnership and Greene at Court Square are showing some year-end love to LIC’s dog community with a prize-filled LIC Dog Photo Contest.

Enter on Instagram for pawsome prizes including JetBlue round-trip tickets, complimentary grooming services, and a variety of gift cards. Don't miss this chance to showcase your furry friend's charm and win fabulous rewards. Find out more information and enter here.

We're Hiring - Office Manager

We are currently searching for an extremely organized officer manager with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while giving strong attention to detail, and maintaining our day to day operations. This position plays a key role in the daily operations of our organization and interacts with all of our departments: Executive Management, Business Assistance, BID Operations, Marketing, Events, and Community Development. Apply Here

LIC Community E-Gift Card - The Perfect Local Gift!

The LIC Community E-Gift Card features 99 local businesses! An LICP and LIC BID initiative, the e-gift card program highlights the best of LIC and features businesses ranging from restaurants to salons. Learn more here.

LIC Neighborhood Plan Focus Area Meetings

Starting next month, public Focus Area Meetings will be held to outline key aspects of One LIC, a comprehensive neighborhood redevelopment and rezoning initiative. Share your ideas and collaborate with local stakeholders and City agencies on the topics below to help shape the future of Long Island City:

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Housing

https://bit.ly/LICNP-FAM1-A

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Economic Development + Arts and Culture + Community Resources

https://bit.ly/LICNP-FAM1-B

Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Public Realm + Transportation + Waterfront Resiliency + Open Space

https://bit.ly/LICNP-FAM1-C

LIC Happenings

Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. - Attend a retrospective gallery show for JK Sunquist, one of LIC's most renowned living artists, at Matted LIC. Details

Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. - Join SculptureCenter for a performance of Tania Pérez Córdova’s "In Other News" and a conversation with the artist and exhibition curator Humberto Moro. Details

Friday, Dec. 1, 5:30-7 p.m. - Join Sunnyside Shines for the Sunnyside World AIDs day event at Sunnyside Community Services, featuring the Lavender Light Gospel Choir.

Dec. 1-17 - Visit a pop-up holiday art market in Culture Lab LIC's parking lot with the Blue Bus Project, featuring complimentary panettone and hot drinks. Details

Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-5 p.m. - Join Studio 41 for a holiday pop-up event featuring one-of-a-kind art and handcrafted items by studio members and local guest artists. Details

Sunday, Dec. 3, 3-5 p.m. - Attend the opening reception of artist Nancy Gesimondo's performance-based photography exhibition "Portals" at Studio 41. Details

Tuesday, Dec. 5 + Wednesday, Dec. 6, 12-7 p.m. - Attend the LIC-A Holiday Market at The Factory LIC featuring the work of over 16 local artists and artisans. Details

Make sure to follow us on social media for profiles on small businesses throughout the holidays! Check out our profile on BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center's Ellen Day.

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details