9/10: Reopening Webinar for Gyms and Fitness Centers – Beginning on 9/2, gyms and fitness centers can reopen in NYC. Before reopening, these businesses have to request a facility inspection. To answer any questions about reopening process, the NYC Department of Small Business Services is hosting a webinar on 9/10, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Please see this link for more information on the reopening guidelines and this link to RSVP for the webinar.

LaGuardia AirTrain Public Hearings and Workshops – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project (AirTrain). The proposed project would include passenger stations at LaGuardia Airport that would connect with the New York City subway system and the Long Island Railroad at Willets Point. The FAA will host a number of virtual public hearings and workshops on this project over a 3-day period, from 9/22 – 9/24. For registration and event information, please see this link. 

Reopening Checklist - Our COVID-19: Reopening Checklist is a tool for businesses to use as NYC continues reopening.There are important forms to fill out prior to reopening and this checklist will help cover your bases. Click here to download the checklist.

Recovery Survey - We would like to remind you to please take COVID-19 Business Recovery Survey to help us get a further understanding of how your business or organization’s recovery efforts and the challenges you anticipate. Click here to fill out the survey.

This year's LIC Springs Back! community event will take place on Friday, October 2nd until Sunday, October 4th. This 3 day event will showcase #LIClocal businesses and organizations through in-person and virtual offerings.

Use #SupportLICLocal or #LICLocal on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week.