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LIC Update: July 8, 2026

World Cup 2026 Final: Watch Party

Sunday, July 19, 2-6 p.m.

The excitement of the World Cup 2026 is coming to MoMA PS1 in Queens for a free Watch Party. Come hungry, because Jora, Little Chef Little Café, and Soothr will be popping up with fan-favorite bites for sale. Don your team colors and join us for a free watch party with fans, friends, and neighbors.

This is a free event. Advanced registration required. RSVP Here!

Final Kickoff at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.

This event is presented in partnership with MoMA PS1, and is made possible by a grant from NYC Tourism, the NYC Mayor’s Office through the Queens Borough President’s Office.

Image Courtesy Printed Matter

JetBlue Ticket Instagram Giveaway

Show us how you’re celebrating the World Cup in LIC! Post a photo on your story or to your grid of you at an LIC businesses in your team gear, with your limited-edition cup, or with the match on in the background. Remember to tag us @licqns and DM us the photo with permission to repost. Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow @licqns
2. Post a photo to your story or grid of you enjoying the World Cup in LIC, and tag @licqns and the business you are at.
3. DM us (@licqns) the photo and give us permission to repost it. THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL ENTRY INTO THE GIVEAWAY.

We will be giving out JetBlue tickets through the World Cup finals. Good luck!

LICP Talks Labor & Employment: AI In the Workplace: New York Legal Risk and Compliance

As businesses integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, employers face new and evolving risks related to compliance, data use, and workforce management. This program provides practical guidance for protecting your organization, including how AI intersects with employment laws in New York, common pitfalls that can create liability, and steps to take when implementing AI in areas like hiring, performance management, and internal operations to reduce risk and stay compliant. RSVP Here

Networking Night at Boro Hotel

Join LIC Partnership and the LIC Business Improvement District for a summer networking night at Boro Hotel. Mingle with business and civic leaders on the Boro Hotel rooftop (weather permitting) over drinks and pizzas from Beebe’s. Purchase Tickets

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Queens Community Board 2 Annual District Needs Survey

Community Board 2 is collecting community feedback through its annual District Needs Assessment. All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate and help identify neighborhood priorities to guide future planning and improvements. Details

New York City World Cup 2026 Business Tool Kit

Open to businesses across all five boroughs, Where the World Comes to Play is an invitation to experience everything the City has to offer during this summer’s World Cup. This toolkit provides all the ways your business can participate in this citywide campaign and engage fans throughout the tournament, June 11-July 19. Details

NYU E-Bike Health Study

NYU's Center of Health Data Science and the NYC Department of Transportation are inviting NYC residents to participate in a survey how e-bikes may influence physical activity, transportation choices, and health outcomes. Details

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