Special Public Hearing: Long Island City Neighborhood Plan (OneLIC)

Wednesday, May 21, 6-9 p.m.

LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Main Stage Theater, E Building, 2nd Floor

Queens Community Boards 1 & 2 are hosting a public hearing on the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan (OneLIC). Due to overwhelming response and strict time constraints for the venue, advance signups to comment at the OneLIC Public Hearing are now closed. You can still sign up in-person at the event to speak, time permitting. Please also continue to send written testimony to onelictestimony@gmail.com.

You still have additional opportunities to speak:

• Queens Community Board 1: May 20 or June 17 Board Meetings
• Queens Community Board 2: June 5 board meeting

LIC Springs!, Saturday, May 31, 12-5 p.m. on Vernon Boulevard, 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 and open to the public.

140+ LIC Springs! Participating Businesses Block-by-Block

See the full list of participating businesses and organizations

Now Live: “Work & Play the LIC Way” with Adventurely

Adventurely, a Techstars-backed platform for booking drop-in workspaces, has officially launched its first NYC campaign right here in LIC! In partnership with the Long Island City Partnership, “Work & Play the LIC Way” showcases eight remote work-friendly locations—ranging from boutique hotels to climbing gyms—designed for freelancers, business travelers, and locals looking for a new way to balance productivity and fun. Check out the full list of featured spots at adventurely.app/longislandcity and discover how LIC is redefining the remote workday.

This Week in LIC

Events This Week at Culture Lab LIC - Concerts, Cabaret, and More

Thursday, May 22-Sunday, May 25

• Cabaret Burlesque
• Sunset Jazz - Mike Forzano’s Wiggleroom
• Free Outdoor Concerts - Brainsalt, Craig Greenberg, Sons of Mercury

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.

See a fun musical that spotlights STEM curriculum at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Details

LIC Community Run at Westville LIC

Saturday, May 24, 9-10:30 a.m.

Join the LIC Community Run at Westville LIC, offering runners free appetizers and 10% off an early brunch. Details

Nature in Art with Xanh at Gantry Plaza State Park

Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Kids will spray, hammer, and plant their way through fun nature-inspired art stations from giant flower murals to DIY flower pots. Details

Canvas & Wine: A Sip & Paint Evening at Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro

Sunday, May 25, 5 p.m.

Join a golden-hour paint session in Lately Cafe Bar & Bistro’s cozy outdoor space. This chill evening is all about creativity, good company, and relaxed vibes. Details

Image courtesy of Brian Delacruz

Featured Event Coming Soon

LIC Infused Mocktail Battle Royale @ Trends

Thursday, June 5, 6-9 p.m.

Cannabis meets cocktail culture at LIC’s first-ever mocktail battle royale on Thursday, June 5 at Trends LIC, Queens’ largest legal dispensary. Five local bars—Dutch Kills, The Infamous, JACX&CO, Jungly, and Record Room—will serve up creative mocktails, infused or uninfused. Guests can sample each, vote for their favorite, and enjoy music by DJ Elephantglasses, pop-up dance performances, and raffle prizes. The event supports the Queensboro Dance Festival and is sponsored by Ayrloom. Tickets include 10 pours and exclusive in-store discounts. Details

Tech + AI Meetup at LaGuardia CC – May 28

Join a free networking event focused on AI and no-code tools. Meet fellow tech professionals without trekking to Manhattan. Details

SBS Small Business Month Expo – May 28–29

NYC’s first-ever SBS Expo will connect business owners to 100+ programs offering help with financing, permits, legal aid, hiring, and more. Details

Greenway Mural Contest – LaGuardia CC

Queens artists: submit your mural design for LAGCC’s Greenway! The winning piece will be chosen by the college and LIC Partnership. Details

WE NYC: May Events for Women Entrepreneurs

Learn strategies for websites, digital and email marketing, and more through workshops by WE NYC, an initiative of SBS. Details

NYCEDC RFI: Reuse Opportunity in LIC – Deadline Aug 27

NYCEDC seeks ideas for redeveloping the NYC Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Blvd into a space aligned with OneLIC goals. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program

Get free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Details