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LIC Update: October 13, 2021 |
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TONIGHT - Learn About Design Proposal for New Public Space in Court Square - Oct 13 (Virtual) |
Developer and LICP Member American Lions and architect firm Studio V will present a virtual public presentation on their proposed new 50,000+ square foot public space in LIC. The overview will cover their work on the project to date and is an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback. The companies have worked closely with many community partners including Court Square Civic Association (CSCA), Community Board 2, and LICP to bring their vision to life. The event is co-hosted by CSCA and LICP and takes place on Wednesday, October 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register here.
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Innolabs Announced as Queens Chamber Building Award Winner - Ceremony: Oct 27 |
LIC-based life sciences leader Innolabs has been announced as one of the Queens Chamber of Commerce's 29 honorees at the upcoming Building Recognition Awards Cocktail Celebration. The event, which highlights excellence in the construction and design of building projects in Queens, will take place at the TWA Hotel at JFK on October 27. Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President & CEO of the New York Building Congress, will deliver a keynote address. Event details can be found here.
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CreArtBox Presents 'Lighting the Dark' at Culture Lab - October 15
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CreArtBox, a creative arts organization, presents “Lighting the Dark”, a piano recital combining classic repertoires alongside contemporary works by Queens-based composers. The program takes place at the Plaxall Gallery (5-25 46th Ave.) and features interactive video mapping and projections. The event is free but reservations are required. More information here.
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CSCA Third Annual Family Wellness Day - October 16 |
Join the Court Square Civic Association (CSCA) this Saturday, October 16, for its third annual Family Wellness Day. The event features a raffle for gift certificates to The Cliffs at LIC, face painting, music and a mobile Queens Public Library. LIC Ballet will offer exercise classes; barre3 will also be present. Healthy snacks and coffee will be provided by Pantry Market Eatery. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn more here.
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Building Tomorrow's Manufacturing Business Today - Oct 20 (Virtual) |
The NYCEDC’s Futureworks Ops21 and the Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council of NYCSBS will host a learning session on how process and digital manufacturing in action can strengthen NYC companies for the future. The event is ideal for local industrial and manufacturing companies looking to better streamline operations and learn approaches/methodologies that improve project tracking. The panel features Jonathan White, Executive Vice President, of LICP Member White Coffee. The free virtual event takes place on October 20 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Register here,
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QBP Office Hosts Virtual Recruitment Fair - Oct 21 |
The latest edition of Queens Borough President Donovan Richard's Virtual Queens Jobs Recruitment Fair series returns on Thursday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. There will be brief presentations from employers and recruiters seeking to fill numerous positions in a variety of fields, including aviation, transportation, developmental support, retail, finance and more. A question and answer session follows the presentations. More information and registration details can be found here.
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Webinar on Labor & Employment Law - Oct 19 (Virtual) |
Join LICP on October 19 at 9:00 a.m. for the third and final LIC Talks Labor & Employment sessions with LICP Member Farrell Fritz on Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace. Details here.
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Local Non-Profit NYC Kids RISE Featured in NYT for College Savings Program
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Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Executive Director of LICP Member NYC Kids RISE, was featured in a recent New York Times story "Seeding Accounts for Kindergartners and Hoping to Grow College Graduates" for the organization's work managing programs that give every public school kindergartner $100 in a college savings account. Read the full story here.
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Lego Mindstorm Extravaganza - Oct 20, 27; Nov 3,10 |
This program, specifically created by the Queens Public Library for teens, encourages young people to use legos to solve real world problems and create design solutions. The event takes place at the Long Island City branch (37-44 21 Street) on October 20 and 27 and November 3 and 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Additional information can be found here.
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'Memorial' Debuts at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center - Oct 27-29
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"Memorial" centers on the experience of survivors of the mosque shootings that occurred on March 15, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Using embodied rituals and practices, the play chronicles the impact of the terrorist attack through the words of seven Christchurch citizens. Performances take place at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) with artist Q&A's on October 27 & 29. Tickets are $10; see showtimes and purchase tickets here.
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Impacted By Hurricane Ida? Help is Available |
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Many businesses are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ida, especially in Western Queens which was particularly hard-hit. Here are a number of resources if you were affected:
LIC Partnership/BID Assistance
Have you seen damage — especially if looks dangerous — along LIC's major thoroughfares? If so, please send an email to Dana Leventhal, our BID Operations and Retail Support Manager, at dleventhal@licpartnership.org. Inclusion of pictures and/or videos of damage is helpful so that we can quickly assess the problem and connect you with the appropriate services.
311
Call 311 for Assistance with flooding, tree removal and fallen trees on city property.
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS has released guidance for local businesses and organizations claiming post-storm insurance assistance and encourages the following steps:
- Immediately contact your insurance company or broker/agent.
- Carefully read your insurance policy to understand what losses are covered.
- Take photographs or a video of the damaged areas and assets to help with your claim.
- Don’t remove any damaged property until the insurance adjuster has assessed the damage and made an official report.
- Make only those repairs necessary to prevent any further damage; if you make permanent repairs unauthorized by the insurance company, they may not be covered.
- Keep all receipts for repairs and temporary business expenses.
- To help establish the value of your claim, prepare a detailed inventory of all damaged or destroyed property (item, quantity, date of purchase, cost at purchase, age, and estimated replacement cost), along with your pre-loss photographs.
- Accompany the adjuster to point out damage during the inspection.
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If the settlement offered by the insurance company seems unfair, contact the New York State Insurance Department by visiting www.dfs.ny.gov.
- If the insurance company denies any part of your claim, get the denial in writing, and keep copies.
- Always contact your insurance company and claims adjuster any time you find additional damage not previously reported.
Still have questions? Call the SBS hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), or visit its website here.
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Key to NYC: Conflict Resolution for Businesses. These resources will help you understand how to de-escalate potential conflict:
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See short guide on resolution tips for businesses and workers here.
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For training on conflict resolution, see here.
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For information about mediation for an ongoing issue or conflict between a neighborhood resident and a business, go here.
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To dispute a penalty, see here.
The NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus program incentivizes community- and faith-based organizations to encourage members of their neighborhoods to get vaccinated by awarding $100 for each person they refer who gets their first vaccine at a City-run site. When a person makes an appointment ahead of time or walks up, they can select the organization that referred them to get vaccinated. Once the person receives their first dose, the referral organization will be credited $100, up to a total of $20,000.For more information, see here.
The SBA announced changes to the COVID EIDL, effective on September 9:
- Loan amount increased: The SBA increased the loan limit from $500,000 to $2 Million.
- Extended Deferred Payment Period: Businesses do not have to make payment until 24 months after loan origination.
- 30 Day Exclusivity period: The SBA will implement a 30-day period of approving and disbursing funds for loans of $500,000 or less. Loans of over $500,000 or more will start to be disbursed on October 8.
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Use of funds has extended to include prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt.
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