LIC Update: September 2, 2026

LIC Partnership Business Webinars

LICP Member Webinar: AI in 2026 with Verizon

Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

LICP + LIC BID members are invited to join us for a webinar on how emerging AI threat tactics impact local businesses. You will gain key insights from Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report and walk away with simple, high-impact security steps to protect your organization. RSVP Here

LIC Partnership Webinar: Top 10 Compliance Traps for LIC Retail Employers with Fisher Phillips

Tuesday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join Fisher Phillips attorneys Melissa Camire and Amanda Blair for a practical, plain-spoken discussion of the top 10 compliance issues every LIC retailer should have on its radar right now. We’ll cut through the noise and get to what matters most: the laws generating the greatest risk for your business, and the actionable steps you can take to stay ahead of them. RSVP Here

LIC Happenings

Wednesday, September 2 - Sunday, September 6

Furniture Warehouse Sale — Vintage, Designer & One-of-a-Kind Finds at Brooklyn Studios LIC

Thursday, September 3

6:30 pm: Jazz Thursdays at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co.

7:00 pm: Bonsai Bar at Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse

Friday, September 4

7:00 pm: Karaoke Night at Greats of Craft LIC Warehouse

8:00 pm: Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, September 5

8:30 pm: Outdoor Movie: How To Train Your Dragon at Hunters Point South Park

Sunday, September 6

11:00 am: FREE Learn to Row! at Anable Basin Dock with LIC Community Boathouse

1:00 pm: Pawp-Up in The Lot at Culture Lab LIC

2:00 pm: FREE Kayaking at Anable Basin with LIC Community Boathouse

Until September 30

Take the Waters Weaver Challenge! at The Blue Bus Project

Image courtesy of Brooklyn Studios LIC

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LIC in the News

Court 16 Mentioned in TN Q&A: Sofia Kenin on Facing Venus, Slam Success and Art of Drop Shot

Tennis Now

56709 Featured in The Resy Guide to Date Night in New York

Resy

Socrates Sculpture Park Mentioned in Trees Count — and You Can Count Trees

Queens Chronicle

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Mentioned in The Busiest Bridges In The United States

WorldAtlas

Silvercup Studios Mentioned in Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin Reunite at Radio City for 30 Rock's 20th

Hoodline

NYC Marathon 2026: Route, Date & Best Places to Watch

Rockefeller Center

Top Five Breweries in Western Queens

QNS

New LIC Businesses Alert

Rewind NYC

4557 Davis St

Moment Nail Salon

2818 42nd St

Mimloo

21-46 44th Dr

Know of any new businesses opening up in LIC?

Let us know!

Local Notices + Resources

Little Chef Little Cafe - Job Openings

Little Chef Little Cafe is hiring Opening Shift Leads and Closing Shift Leads. This neighborhood cafe is looking for experienced individuals to help run day-to-day cafe operations. Email resumes to hello@littlechefnyc.com to apply. Details

NYC Public Groceries Survey

New York City is evaluating a proposal for public grocery stores to make high-quality, healthy food more accessible to residents. All NYC residents are invited to participate in a survey to share their shopping experiences, spending habits, and priorities to ensure they meet the community needs. 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 Nora Lewis at nlewis@licpartnership.org to get connected.