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LIC Update: November 17, 2021 |
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"Floral Festivity" by Andrea von Bujdoss aka Queen Andrea; LIC (Re)Connects Art Series
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LICP Launches Fall Art Series LIC (Re)Connects with Court Square Ribbon Cutting |
Yesterday LICP unveiled its latest art series LIC (Re)Connects at “The Ribbon,” an interactive dual-site installation featuring “LIC Love Notes'' submitted by neighborhood enthusiasts. Commissioned projects from the series also include a construction-site mural by celebrated graffiti artist Queen Andrea, a 760-foot long multi-panel mural along the Thomson Avenue Bridge and a collection of Instagram filters that correspond with “The Ribbon.”
LICP thanks the many who attended the ribbon cutting, including Alexandra Gonzalez, Hive Public Space; Deputy Inspector Lavonda Wise of the 108th Precinct; Ernie Brooks, Office of Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney; Aaron Shirian, Lions Group; Anthony Faustini, Savanna; Ryan Swanson, The Urban Conga; and Artist, No Cap. LICP also thanks artists Queen Andrea and Alexis Zerafa; Boyce Technologies; Jimmy Van Bramer; NYC Parks; the Department of Transportation and many others who collaborated to make this series possible.
Learn more about LIC (Re)Connects here.
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Two New Exhibits Are Coming to MoMA PS1 -
Nov 18 & Nov 21
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(Never) As I Was will showcase the work of LICP Member MoMA PS1's 2020–21 artist in residence cohort, which includes Widline Cadet, Texas Isaiah, Genesis Jerez, and Jacolby Satterwhite. The show takes place
Nov 18, 2021–Jan 27, 2022. Living Abstraction traces the life's work of multi-discipline artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp. This is the first U.S. exhibition in almost 40 years to cover the artist's multifaceted career and features some 400 works. Member Previews, Nov 18–20; on view Nov 21, 2021–Mar 12, 2022.
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Afrobeats Megastar Olamide Comes to LIC - Nov 27 |
LIC continues to be a hotspot for music fans. Nigerian afrobeats and hip hop star Olamide Gbenga Adedejim will bring his Carpe Diem tour to LIC. Afrobeats is one of the fastest growing musical genres globally. Known for recording in both Yoruba and English, the artist has released several successful albums and was the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc. The event takes place from 7:00-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 27 at Melrose Ballroom. Tickets here.
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Thrillist Profiles LIC in Neighborhood 'Eat, Drink, Stay' Feature |
Lifestyle writer Juliet Izon outlines some of LIC's top eateries, bars, breweries, museums and hotels in her latest piece for Thrillist, "Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Long Island City". Read the full story here.
LIC Gift Card: Explore many included businesses like Beebe's at JACX&CO and the Boro Hotel, Court Square Diner, Dutch Kills Bar, Murray's Cheese Bar, Penny Bridge, Rockaway Brewing Company, The Beast Next Door and Yumpling with the LIC Gift Card. More than 70 businesses — ranging from restaurants to salons — have signed up for the e-gift card program. Keep your dollars local! Learn more here.
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Restaurants: Sign Up for NY Restaurant Week Winter 2022 Through Nov 29 |
NYC Restaurant Week® Winter 2022 will take place January 18 – February 13, 2022. Interested restaurants can sign up through November 29. A participation fee has been reinstated. The program overlaps with other NYC & Company efforts, including NYC Broadway Week, NYC Must-See Week and the newly created NYC Hotel Week program, now all under the umbrella of NYC Winter Outing. Sign up here.
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Sterling National Bank Contributes $15K to Student Scholarships |
Several students from PS 111 received a collective $15,000 from LICP Member Sterling National Bank through LICP Member NYC Kids Rise's Save for College Program. The program makes college and career training more accessible to NYC's public school students by jump starting their college savings and by supporting families with tools and information. Learn more here.
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New COVID-19 Policy for Companies |
The federal government is implementing a new policy that workers at private companies of 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing starting January 4, 2022. Beginning on December 5, 2021, unvaccinated employees will be required to wear masks in the office at all times. See the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) fact sheet here.
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New York is on the Way to Being 80% Vaccinated |
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that 75% of New Yorkers are now vaccinated. That number is expected to grow with children aged 5-11 now eligible for inoculation. Children in that age group who get the vaccine can enter for a chance to win a full-ride scholarship to any SUNY or CUNY school. More information on that initiative and general COVID-19 resources here.
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Impacted By Hurricane Ida? Help is Available |
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Looks like the neighborhood is already engaging with "Unity & Diversity," a mural along the Thomson Avenue Bridge, also part of our fall LIC (Re)Connects art series. View the expansive project over the next few weeks while artist No Cap installs its final touches. Learn more about the entire series here.
#LICLocal on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week!
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Thank you to our 2021 Annual Sponsors |
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