Halloween in LIC Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Halloween with us. With Halloween falling on a Thursday, our team had the opportunity to engage with the community twice - once at the Halloween in LIC march on Saturday, October 26, in partnership with Manducatis Rustica, P.S./I.S. 78Q, and Hunters Point Park Conservancy, and again at our own trick-or-treating pop-up on Halloween day. At our event, revelers had a blast taking photos at Velvet Turtle Events' Halloween-themed photo booth.

Additionally, we helped guide the community through the neighborhood with trick-or-treating signs displayed at 95+ local businesses that linked back to our map - which received over 8,000 views! Were you in LIC this Halloween? If so, tag us on Instagram @licqns to share your spooky moments. Check out some fun photos we captured here. Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and community members who made this Halloween extra special with events, promotions, candy, and more.

LIC Monthly Mixer - Nov. 21

Thurs., Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. - Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for a cozy fall happy hour at neighborhood hotspot Finback LIC! Sip on $5 Crispy Morning pilsners crafted right here in Queens or enjoy canned cocktails by Halftone Spirits, distilled locally. It's the perfect way to welcome the season, catch up with friends, and enjoy a crisp autumn evening. RSVP Here

LIC Happenings

Weds., Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m. - Long Island City Artists presents the opening reception for new exhibition “Shardeology: Making with the future in mind.” Details

Thurs., Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. - Culture Lab LIC presents the opening reception for their annual "Off The Wall Affordable Holiday Art Fair" featuring works from over 100 talented local artists and a special collaboration with Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center showcasing ceramic artwork. Details

Thurs., Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m. - Hunters Point Parks Conservancy presents their first annual waterfront gala full of music, food, drinks, dancing, live auctions, and fun. Details

Sat., Nov. 9, 12-2 p.m. - Greats of Craft LIC presents a petals & pastries pop-up with premade bouquets from Anther & Pistil and fall-inspired baked treats from Sweet Tone's Desserts and iloafyou LIC. Details

Sat., Nov. 9, 8-10 p.m. - Culture Lab LIC presents a free indoor concert series "Sounds From the Gallery," featuring Sean Spada & The Doppelgangers. Details

Nov. 13-16, 7-8 p.m. - The Chocolate Factory Theater presents Levi Gonzalez's "Hoary," exploring the idea of fairy tales as portals into queerness, transformation and the indulging of forbidden desires. Details

Nov. 15-16, 8-10 p.m. - Take Root presents contemporary dance performances from Quilt Collective and Pele Bauch Performance at Green Space. Details

Legends of LIC - "The Last Ferry"

By Bob Singleton, executive director, Greater Astoria Historical Society

"The access accorded by the Hunter’s Point Ferry was perhaps the greatest factor converting Hunters Point farmland into urban Long Island City, but with the previous decade’s arrival of traffic through Manhattan subway and the rail tunnels the ferry was fated to pass into history. Although the city vowed to fight – until the very end – to keep the service, everyone knew that a Long Island City transportation institution, antedating the Civil War, was fated to soon go out of existence." Read On Here

Con Edison MWBE Fair - Nov. 14

Thurs., Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. - Con Edison hosts a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) fair where local MWBEs can learn about the contracting process and opportunities within Con Edison. Details

Member Webinar with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) - Nov. 20

Weds., Nov. 20, 10-11 a.m. - Join the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), LICP, and the LIC BID to learn about the DOB’s free resources for business owners and entrepreneurs, including useful advice on hiring professionals, and assistance with inspections, permits, and more. Register Here

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