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LIC Springs! Street Festival
Saturday, May 31, 12-5 p.m., Vernon Boulevard Between 46th and 50th Avenues
LIC Springs! is our six-block street festival celebrating Long Island City with live performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games, and more. The event is free, open to the public, and draws around 10,000 people annually.
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LIC Businesses: DEADLINE EXTENDED
Register for LIC Springs! by Friday, May 9
To participate with an activity table in the LIC Springs! Street Festival, your business must:
- Be a MEMBER of LIC Partnership or the LIC Business Improvement District
- Have a physical presence in LIC
- Offer a free and interactive activity for the duration of the event
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Culture x Real Estate Vol. 3 Recap
On Thursday, May 1, we brought together some of the neighborhood’s most dynamic arts and cultural organizations and residential real estate communities for an evening together at MoMA PS1. Thank you to our speakers, Molly Kurzius (MoMA PS1), LICP President Laura Rothrock, Deputy Queens Borough Presiden Ebony Young, Anne del Castillo (NYC Department of Cultural Affairs), Jasper Wu (ZD Jasper), and Rana Amirtahmasebi (Author, "The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning"). A special thanks to our event sponsor ZD Jasper and local LIC restaurants Dun Huang, Han Dynasty, and Softbite, who provided food and drinks. Photography by Steven Speliotis, view photos from the event here.
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BID Day 2025 Recap
On Tuesday, May 6, NYC Small Business Services (SBS) celebrated the third annual "Business Improvement District (BID) Day" by visiting several of the city’s 76 BIDs, including Long Island City’s newly expanded BID. SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross and staff members Zaxx Abraham, Destany Batista, and Morgan Geraghty toured several local businesses, including Lucky Pizzeria, 929, Chef Papa, Dun Huang, and Coffee Project, to hear directly from business owners. They also observed the streetscape and discussed upcoming plans for the neighborhood with our team. We thank Commissioner Gross and her team for their time and continued support.
PIX 11 joined the tour and interviewed Victor Nair, owner of Lucky Pizzeria, about the benefits of being located in a BID. Watch the segment here and learn more about BID Day here.
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Mother's Day in LIC
Mother's Day Mini-Wellness Retreat with the Office of the Queens Borough President
Saturday, May 10, 12-2 p.m.
Join Borough President Donovan Richards at Culture Lab LIC for a rejuvenating Mini-Wellness Retreat in honor of Mother’s Day featuring chair yoga, hand massages, guided meditation, refreshments, and more. Details
Love Your Mother Earth Mushroom Party at Museum of the Moving Image
Saturday, May 10, 12-4:30 p.m.
Join Museum of the Moving Image, the New York Mycological Society, and more special guests on Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate Mother Earth and observe the third kingdom of life: fungi. Details
Blooms for Mom: A Mother’s Day Floral Workshop at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro
Saturday, May 10, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate love and creativity with a floral arrangement workshop at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro, perfect for you and mom or anyone you love. Details
The Chocolate Factory Theater Presents Mother’s Day Open House and Block Party
Sunday, May 11, 12-4 p.m.
Enjoy live music, dancing, bilingual drag story hour, art activities, solar-cooked hot dogs, a puppet parade, cookie decorating, grilled hot dogs & veggie dogs, popcorn, lemonade, performances, magic shows, face painting, bubbles, and more. Details
Photo courtesy of Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro
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Other LIC Happenings
Events This Week at Culture Lab LIC
Friday, May 9-Thursday, May 15
Sips, Snacks, Self-Care: AAPI Pop-up Event at Master Panda
Saturday, May 10, 12-5 p.m.
Celebrate AAPI Month at Master Panda with "Sips, Snacks, and Self-Care," a curated pop-up experience spotlighting amazing Asian-owned small businesses. Details
Han Dynasty LIC Patio Opening
Saturday, May 10, 12-10 p.m.
Han Dynasty LIC’s patio is opening - come by for drinks, snacks, games & vibes. The patio is open daily all summer (weather permitting). 21+ unless private party. Details
Queens Taste 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 6-9 p.m.
Try samples from some of Queens’ best restaurants at Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)'s annual gala. Enjoy delicious food and drink from around the borough, dance to music, meet people, and have fun. Details
Riis Settlement Spring Benefit 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-9 p.m.
Join Riis Settlement at Sound River Studios to celebrate the contributions of Nadya De Chimay and Rise Light & Power. Details
LIC Arts Open Kickoff Party
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The LIC Arts Open Festival 2025 is back with open studios on May 17-18, join their kickoff party for an evening of dance, music, art, and refreshments. Details
Take Root: D.I.G Residency 2025 at Green Space
Thursday, May 15-Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m.
Take Root is a curated series that supports dance makers by providing an opportunity to present new work at Green Space. Details
Photo courtesy of Culture Lab LIC
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NYCEDC RFI for Adaptive Reuse Opportunity in LIC - Deadline: August 27
On Monday, the New York City Economic Development Corporation released a Request for Information to solicit ideas regarding the potential redevelopment of the New York City Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Respondents are asked to outline a vision for the transformation of the building with new uses in line with the goals of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which could include light industrial, retail, office, cultural, and/or community-serving uses such as workforce development. Details
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Apply for Rent Stabilized Apartments in LIC - Deadline May 16
Save significantly on rent while living in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in NYC. The application deadline for 2-21 Malt Drive has been extended to May 16, 2025. If your annual household income is between $85,372 and $218,010 you could qualify. Details
Special Public Hearing on the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan - May 21
Queens Community Boards 1 and 2 will have a special public hearing on the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan (OneLIC). Come testify and share your priorities for affordable housing, waterfront spaces, new schools, resilience infrastructure, Queensbridge Houses, and more. Details
Tech Automation Gathering at LaGuardia Community College - May 28
Network with fellow technology enthusiasts and professionals focused on harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence within innovative no-code frameworks. This free event aims to bring the vibrant tech community together right here in Queens, offering a fresh alternative to the usual Manhattan meetups. Details
Registration Now Open - SBS Small Business Month Expo - May 28-29
NYC’s first-ever Small Business Month Expo will bring together over 100 city programs, agencies, and partners to support small business owners at every stage. Attendees can access free services, including help with permits, financing, legal assistance, hiring, city contracting, and networking opportunities. Details
LaGuardia Community Greenway Mural Contest
Calling all artists from Queens - LaGuardia Community College is accepting mural design submissions to be displayed on their community Greenway. The winning design will be voted on by the LAGCC community & Long Island City Partnership. The winner will be announced at the end of May. Details
Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) May Events
WE NYC is an initiative of the NYC Department of Small Business Services that is dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses. Sign up for workshops on website strategies, digital marketing, email marketing, and more. Details
LICP Business Assistance Program
Our team provides free, one-on-one support to businesses in Long Island City. Get help with financing, real estate, business growth, and navigating government programs. Details
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