LIC Update: September 9, 2026

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LIC Happenings

Wednesday, September 9

7:00 pm: Men’s Yoga at Ray of Bliss

Thursday, September 10

8:30 pm: VINO E VOCE – WINE + SONG: “Songs of Movement, Memory, and Arrival” at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, September 11

3:45 pm: Sunset Friday Fundraiser Paddle at East River with LIC Community Boathouse

Saturday, September 12

10:00 am: Saturday Morning Fundraiser Paddle at Anable Basin Dock with LIC Community Boathouse

11:00 am: Back-to-School Bash with The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens

12:00 pm: The Longest Table with Renew Queens

3:00 pm: SUZIK at Culture Lab LIC

Sunday, September 13

12:30 pm: NFL Sunday Watch Party at Jax Pizza Joint

Starting Monday, September 14

Fall Semester Pottery Classes at BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

Until September 30

Take the Waters Weaver Challenge! at The Blue Bus Project

Image courtesy of The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens

More LIC Events

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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 in the News

MoMA PS1 Mentioned in Your Fall Guide: 17 Art World Highlights Not to Miss

Art In America

Hunter's Point South Park Mentioned in Where to Run in New York City: The Best Routes in Each of the Five Boroughs

ForumDaily New York

Symone Featured in NYC’s Most Exciting Fall Restaurant Openings

Infatuation

Rewind Featured in The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in New York This Fall

Eater

Academy of Cultural Excellence Featured in Five New Schools Set to Open for 2026–27

New York City Department of Education

Local Notices + Resources

"Fall In To Jobs" with Urban Upbound

Urban Upbound Citywide Workforce Development invites employers to their "Fall In To Jobs" Hiring Event where you will be able to access a diverse pool of qualified, job-ready candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, maintenance, and security. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24 from 1pm - 4pm at the Astoria Broadway Library. RSVP by Wednesday, September 16.

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.