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LIC Update: September 28, 2022 | |
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! | |
Support LIC's Hispanic-Owned Businesses | |
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15. Support local Hispanic-owned businesses, including Blend on the Water, Il Falco, Kakes NYC, Madera Cuban Grill, Sobremesa,Tacombi, The Inkan, and many more. Check out our roundup here and learn more about specials and events hosted at these businesses.
Are you the owner of or work at a Hispanic-owned LIC business? Let us know.
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Join Us at the LIC BID Annual Meeting 2022 - October 19 | |
The Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID), which is managed by LICP, supports businesses, property owners, visitors and residents in the primary commercial hub of LIC. Join in for its 17th Annual Meeting to learn more about services and projects from the past year. The team will discuss future plans, review financials, elect directors of the board, and present awards. Stay after to mingle with your neighbors and community leaders over light bites. This event is open to the public and free to attend with advanced registration.
Wednesday, October 19, 5-7 p.m.
Manducatis Rustica, 46-35 Vernon Blvd.
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LIC Summit Returns -
November 15
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Through a variety of panels and conversations, this year’s summit will consider the unique qualities of LIC that have kept the neighborhood resilient through COVID-19, deepen understanding of the investments in physical and social infrastructure needed to maintain momentum, highlight the community’s robust arts & cultural scene and bourgeoning industries like the life sciences, and showcase how LIC can be a model for New York’s economic recovery.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Questions? Please contact Bari Lasky at blasky@licpartnership.org.
Tuesday, November 15, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave.
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Broadway in the Boros Recap
On Friday, September 23, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presented ‘Broadway in the Boros’ at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The live event featured free, family-friendly performances from Wicked, SIX, and Beetlejuice. The 'Broadway in the Boros' series is dedicated to bringing the magic of Broadway to all New Yorkers. Up next, the series visits the Bronx on October 7. Details
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Emergency Donation Drive for Asylum Seekers & Refugees -
Through October 24
Council Member Julie Won is collecting baby items, clothing, jackets, shoes, and more for refugees and asylum seekers. Four community partners are accepting donations from the public, September 27 through October 24. Details
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Free Ample Hills Ice Cream - September 29
Local ice cream maker Ample Hills Creamery debuts their newest location in Long Island City. The opening introduces their shop-specific flavor, Cherry Cola, inspired by the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign at Gantry Plaza State Park, featuring a cola ice cream (made with real Pepsi!) drizzled with an ice-cream-truck-style housemade cherry white chocolate dip. To welcome Ample Hills to the neighborhood, LICP Member and property owner The VOREA Group, will be giving away scoops of ice cream free of charge 12-10 p.m. on opening day.
Thursday, September 29, 12-10 p.m.
Ample Hills Creamery, 5-36 50th Ave.
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One Parking Specials - October | LICP Member One Parking offers monthly parking specials. Contact djones@oneparking.com for details. | | |
Vernal Aesthetics Skincare Grand Opening - October 1-2 | |
LICP Member Vernal Aesthetics Skincare will hold a grand opening event with promotional deals.
October 1-2
Vernal Aesthetics Skincare, 21-50 44th Dr.
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Celebrate New Public Artwork at Murray Park - October 1
LICP Member MoMA PS1 is partnering with community impact organization Common Practice to celebrate the recently renovated Murray Park basketball courts, which were resurfaced with a colorful design by artist Edgar Heap of Birds over the summer. The day will include basketball activities, an art-making workshop with artist Tecumseh Ceaser and more.
Saturday, October 1, 12-4 p.m.
Murray Park, 10-38 45th St.
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Neighbor Night at MoMA PS1 -
October 3
Join LICP Member MoMA PS1 for a fall evening at the Museum. Guests can enjoy after-hours access to five exhibitions, including the first major museum exhibition in the US of artists Jumana Manna, Frieda Toranzo Jaeger, and Umar Rashid, in addition to art-making activities, gallery talks and refreshments in the Courtyard. There will also be a special live performances, including poetry from The Fortune Society and a set by DJ Tahleim to closing of Stage by Rashid Johnson.
Monday, October 3, 6-8 p.m.
MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave.
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“Accelerating Equity: Universities Sparking Systems Change” - October 3 | |
LICP Member Cornell Tech is co-hosting an event about how universities are deploying industry and practitioner-oriented programs to build broader talent pipelines. Members of the LIC community are invited to use the promo code “ctguest” to register for free.
Monday, October 3, 4 p.m.
Cornell Tech, 2 West Loop Rd.
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New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Resource Fair - October 6 | |
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will hosts its Outdoor Resource Fair featuring free health screenings for the public as well as resources from a variety of participating organizations.
Thursday, October 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
31-00 47th Ave.
Questions? Contact cepedad@tlc.nyc.gov
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Curbside Composting Begins -
October 3
Curbside Composting in Queens begins Monday, October 3, and is now easier than ever. Use a brown bin (or your own), to collect food scraps and yard waste for pick up on your recycling day. Need a brown bin or compost decal for your own bin? Order now before October 1: nyc.gov/curbsidecomposting.
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Ten Years After Sandy: How Far Have We Come? - October 12 | |
Join Urban Green as they look at the progress NYC has made since Sandy and the work that remains. Experts will look back at significant changes made to the building code and zoning resolution and examine how resiliency thinking has changed over the past decade. What are the remaining opportunities for improving resilience, and what new threats should we be prepared to address? LICP is an outreach partner for this event.
Wednesday, October 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Virtual
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LaGuardia Community Run -
October 22
LICP Member LaGuardia Community College's Community Run is a fitness celebration that includes a 5K run/walk and an activities plaza featuring local businesses, sponsors, and the College community. Community organizations and businesses are invited to register in advance for free to host a table at the Activities Plaza. Contact LaGuardiaRun@lagcc.cuny.edu or 718-730-7739 to reserve space today.
Saturday, October 22
LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue
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DK PubLIC
Visit LICP Member DKPubLIC and enjoy the old-school charm, whether for business, family gatherings or to meet up with friends. DK PubLIC is a Dutch Kills neighborhood joint featuring a full bar with 12 beers on tap and an American gastropub menu. DK PubLIC features original wooden bar and penny-tiled floors, which date back more than 100 years. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is severed seven days a week. Happy hour takes place every weekday from 3-7 p.m., and enjoy brunch on weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details
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Community Happenings
September 28: Deadline to apply for waterfront Gotham Point North Tower affordable housing units. Details
September 30: Join Fifth Hammer Brewing for their Fifth Anniversary Party. Details
September 30: See DJ Smokey 42 at JACX&CO. Details
October 1: Join Queens World Film Festival for their Kick Off Party at The Local. Details
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COVID-19 Updates
September 7: Masks are optional for customers on MTA's subways, buses, and commuter rail. Riders are encouraged to continue to wear masks throughout our public transit system. Details
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