LIC Update: November 4, 2026

LICP Events Recap

Halloween in LIC

Thank you for celebrating Halloween on Vernon Boulevard with us! What a fun day of safe trick-or-treating, treasure hunts, and great music.

Thank you to our event partners: Manducatis Rustica, The Only Bay Allstars, Velvet Turtle Events, Town & Gardens, and GB's Juke Joint.

Photography by Reiko Yoo Yanagi

See the Halloween in LIC Photo Album

LIC Soiree

LICP hosted the LIC Soiree last Wednesday at the Ravel Hotel Penthouse.

Business, civic, and community leaders celebrated Long Island City and our honorees: Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg and Alvarez Symonette, LICP Board Treasurer and Lady M Confections Chief of Staff. Attendees enjoyed a lively evening with beautiful rooftop views to celebrate our neighborhood.

Photography by Gina Curovic

See the LIC Soiree Photo Album

LICPerks Pass

New Month, New Stamps!

How It Works:

Claim a free LICPerks Passport here.
Visit and make a purchase at a participating business (listed on the passport).
Scan the LICPerks QR code in-store to sign-in and check-in.
Check-in at 5 or more places in 1 month for a $25 LIC Gift Card!

Learn More About LICPerks and Claim Your Free Passport Through LIC!

New Business Alert

Cafe Adora

25-01 Queens Plaza N

Joe's Steam Rice Roll

27-17 42nd Rd

IRION

21-59 44th Dr

Panda Chan Snacks

42-58 Hunter St

Kooxia Ice Cream & Gelato

21-51 44th Dr

Know of any new businesses opening up in LIC?

Let us know!

LIC Happenings

LIC Happennings

Thursday, November 5

3:00 pm: Atalanta: The Long Shot at Culture Lab LIC

6:00 pm: Off The Wall, Affordable Art Fair with LIC-A at Culture Lab LIC

6:30 pm: Fifth Hammertime Thursdays

8:00 pm: King Lear- An immersive Production at The Secret Theatre

Friday, November 6

7:00 pm: Pickle & Craft Club at Gotham Pickleball

8:00 pm: Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, November 7

10:15 am: Joyflow Session with Healspace at MoMA PS1

11:15 am: Flow + Sound Bath with Healspace at MoMA PS1

11:30 am: Meet The Author: Susan Verde at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

2:00 pm: The Portrait Project at The Local

Sunday, November 8

12:00 pm: The Cat in the Hat Brunch at Partake NYC

Image courtesy of The Local

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LIC in the News

Rewind Mentioned in Late Night Dining for a Great Night

Bloomberg

LaGuardia Community College Marks Opening of New Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

QNS

Annam Tan Vietnamese From the Soothr Team is Opening in Midtown

Eater NY

Long Island City’s Orchard Tower Hits 90% Leased in 9 Months

CRE Daily

Earthwork Underway at 37-09 36th Avenue In Long Island City, Queens

NY YIMBY

Zohran Mamdani Hands Out Water at the NYC Marathon

Operation Sports

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Local Notices + Resources

Registration for NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2027 is Open

NYC Restaurant Week returns for the 2027 winter season after an amazing summer program featuring over 650 restaurants! The program will start on January 19 and end on February 11. Early bird registration ends on November 11. Full Details + Registration Form Here

Flu Shots Available at City Chemist LIC

City Chemist LIC, located at 2529 44th Drive, now has flu shots available for LIC residents. Stay healthy this flu season! Walk-ins welcome. Get Directions

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.