Sponsor Long Island City Partnership

Sponsors of Long Island City Partnership help us to sustain programs that meet the diverse needs of our dynamic neighborhood and constituents, and champion activities and advocacy that underpin Long Island City’s exponential growth. 2024 Annual Sponsorship Packages are available now.

Give the Gift of Local this Holiday Season with the LIC Community E-Gift Card

Featuring almost 100 local businesses, the LIC Community E-Gift Card highlights the best of LIC, and features businesses ranging from restaurants to salons.

LIC Happenings

Friday, Dec. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Court 16 LIC is holding an end-of-year pickleball party featuring pickleball open play, dancing, a craft station to design your tennis ball ornament, and refreshments. All ages are welcome. Details

Monday, Dec. 25, 12-5 p.m. - Everyone Comics is open on Christmas and handing out presents. The store will be open for browsing, but free prewrapped gifts will be available for those who ask. Details

Tuesday, Dec. 26-Sunday, Jan. 7 - Take advantage of Performance Lab LIC's New Year specials, including 20% off your first month of membership. Details

New Year's Eve Happenings in LIC

Looking to stay #LICLocal while ringing in the New Year? Here are a few options:

929 LIC: NYC's only Canto-Pop & Mando-Pop drag experience is returning for their third show this year with the special New Year's Eve edition, featuring all Asian drag performers and an open bar for the entire show. Details

Alewife Brewing: Ring in the new year at Alewife Brewing featuring a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight, open bar packages, and delicious bites. Secure your spot and toast to an epic 2024. Details

Dutch Kills Bar: Enjoy a New Year's Eve party at Dutch Kills Bar featuring live jazz music starting at 9 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Details

Fifth Hammer Brewing: Join Fifth Hammer Brewing for a NYE celebration featuring beer with complimentary toast & jam and live music jams by the Homebrewsicians and Uncle Brother. Details

Jungly: Enjoy a New Year's Eve bash at Jungly with live music, an open bar, complimentary champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres. Details

Record Room: Ring in the New Year in style at the Record Room’s Great Gatsby-themed celebration. Experience an unforgettable night of 20’s glitz and glamour, accompanied by a diverse selection of vinyl music spanning across genres and decades. Details

Side Hustle: Step into the New Year at Side Hustle Pub with a DJ playing all night, good music, drinks, and vibes. Details

Solar One

Solar One is a nonprofit green energy education center serving communities in NYC and Newark, NJ. Their vision is to bring the economic and health benefits of the clean energy sector to underserved communities disproportionately affected by environmental and climate injustice. They provide K-12 education programs, community outreach, solar technical assistance, and clean energy workforce training. Details

Shop Black NYC Business Directory

Black Entrepreneurs NYC is excited to share an opportunity that amplifies Black-owned businesses across the City. The Shop Black NYC Business Directory is a powerful platform that seeks to:

• Empower New Yorkers to search for and find quality goods and services from local Black-owned businesses throughout the five boroughs.
• Equip Black-owned businesses with free online marketing, connection to other small business owners, and access to programs and resources from SBS to boost their business – for free.

Now through December 31, BE NYC is looking to expand their business directory with your help. Use the social media toolkit linked here to create buzz about Black-owned small businesses easily and effectively this holiday season! Reach out to mwhaley@sbs.nyc.gov with any questions or requests for assistance.

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details