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LIC Update: August 5, 2026

New Bigbelly Trash Bins Land in LIC

We are excited to announce the installation of 39 brand new Bigbelly trash cans throughout LIC! Our existing trash cans have been repurposed to new locations that have never had a trash can before. The new Bigbellys will keep our trash enclosed, well-protected, and rodent-free.

Thank you to the New York Department of State, Plaxall Properties, and New York City Department of Sanitation for helping to make this possible and the LIC community for helping to keep our streets clean.

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LICP Member Webinar: Canva for Local Businesses with Eyestorm Designs

Tuesday, August 11, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Learn how to use Canva more effectively for your business. In this introductory webinar, Certified Canva Agency Partner Chris Yong-Garcia (Eyestorm Design) will share practical tips for creating professional marketing materials, organizing content, and building a more efficient workflow using Canva Free or Pro. This webinar is open exclusively to members of LICP and LIC BID. RSVP Here

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

Thursday, August 13, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This webinar will provide 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

LIC Community Mixer at Origin Cafe + Wine Bar

Thursday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for this month’s LIC Community Mixer at Origin Cafe + Wine Bar. Meet your neighbors and learn more about your local neighborhood organization while enjoying exclusive food and drink specials throughout the evening. Let Us Know You're Coming!

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Quackade

44-47 23rd Street

Canton Harbor

5-14 51st Ave

Soft Glow Nail Studio

27-00 Queens Plaza S

Zao Men Qian

42-62 Hunter St

WEN in NY

13-11 Jackson Ave

Know of any new businesses opening up in LIC? Let us know!

Hundreds Turn Out for Annual LIC Wellness Fest

QNS

Where to Play Tennis in Western Queens

QNS

Precious Okoyomon Transforms MoMA PS1 Courtyard into Living Forest

ArtDaily

Construction Almost Complete on Paragon, 182-Unit Residential Building in Long Island City

QNS

City Unveils Plan for Long Island City Vacant Lot to Become 980 New Apartments, Majority Affordable

6sqft

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

NY YIMBY

SING LIC LLC

SING LIC is a children's choir born and bred in LIC. They are a 16-week program that focuses on singing, performing arts skills, musicianship, self-expression, and friendship. The program is open to kids 4K-8th grade, spanning 5 age groups with live performance opportunities.

https://www.singlic.com/

Local Notices + Resources

Back to School Drive - Ongoing Until August 31

Help neighborhood children start the year off strong. Council Member Julie Won is collecting school supplies for neighbors in need. See LICP's Wishlist for Council Member Won

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

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 on how e-bikes may influence physical activity, transportation choices, and health outcomes. Details

Where's Spider-Man?!🕸️

📷 @loaded_film23

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors

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