LIC Happenings

Thursdays - Sign up for Queens Perennial's flower CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription program (pictured) and pick up orders on Thursday afternoons at The Connected Chef. Details

Friday, Sept. 8, 8:30-10:30 p.m. - See "Aladdin" at Hunter's Point South Park with Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy's signature movie series CinemaLIC. Details

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 8-10 - The LIC Concerts event series continues this weekend at Gantry Plaza State Park with 50's & 60's swing and 70's disco performances. Details

Saturday, Sept. 9, 11-4 p.m. - Join Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens for its annual Back to School Festival featuring snacks, fun activities and free school backpacks and supplies. Details

Saturday, Sept. 9, 12-4:30 p.m. - Enjoy an exclusive tasting event at Spot Dessert Bar with renowned Iron Chef, Ian Kittichai. Chef Ian will be premiering seasonal desserts before they hit the menu. Details

Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-6 p.m. - Celebrate Studio 41's anniversary and new exhibition, "One & One," with live music, snacks, beverages and works by some of LIC's best artists. Details

Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m. - Artist Annalisa Iadicicco welcomes members of the public to Culture Lab LIC to build "Bottle to Bottle," a collaborative art installation bringing attention to plastic consumption and its impact on the environment. Earth Breeze will donate eco-friendly detergent sheets to all participants. Details

Saturday, Sept. 9, 8-10 p.m. - See comedian Joe Wong's standup comedy special "This Asian Hates Asian Hate" in LIC with special guests from Asian Comedy Fest and CrazyLaugh Comedy. Details

Through Saturday, Sept. 9 - Cucala Dance Company offers a week of free classes, culminating in a one-year anniversary bash featuring an open bar, dance performances and live music. Details

Legends of LIC -

"A Story of Bond and Broccoli"

By Bob Singleton, executive director, Greater Astoria Historical Society

Former Astoria/LIC resident, Albert R Broccoli, claimed that his father, Giovanni, an immigrant from Calabria at the turn of the 20th century, descended from the Broccolis of Carrera, who he claimed deserved credit for first crossing cauliflower and rabe to produce the dark green, thick-stalked vegetable known as broccoli in Italy and was grown more recently on their broccoli farm on Long Island.

In his words, “[My family] is not named after broccoli – broccoli is named after them! Imagine your family producing James Bond - and that is NOT being the most famous thing you have done.” Read more here

Bethpage Federal Credit Union

Bethpage Federal Credit Union has been serving its members and their communities for over 80 years. The credit union offers an array of savings and lending products to meet your growing financial needs. With a focus on providing best-in-class service and convenience, Bethpage is committed to making banking better, easier, and more secure.

Bethpage will bring its vision of enriching lives to new communities later this year by opening branches in Sunnyside and Ozone Park, New York, and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. There’s more to come in 2024. Details

Chain Businesses Must Containerize Waste - Starting Sept. 5

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5 - DSNY requires all chain businesses in NYC to use rigid containers with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. This new rule is an important step in keeping our streets clean. This rule applies to any business with five or more locations in New York City, regardless of what is sold. Details

Webinar - Member Webinar with LinkNYC - Sept. 27

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m. - Join LinkNYC, LIC Partnership and the LIC BID to learn about the Link Local program which offers free and low cost advertising campaigns on LinkNYC kiosks for small businesses, non-profits, and neighborhood associations, among others. During this exclusive webinar for LIC BID and LIC Partnership members, the LinkNYC team will explain how the program works and answer your questions about how to take advantage of this special marketing program. Details

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