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LIC Update: December 22, 2021
Featured Updates
LIC Native Keechant Sewell Named as Incoming NYPD Commissioner
Keechant Sewell, chief of detectives in Nassau County, will become the city’s 45th police commissioner. She is the first female and first woman to lead the New York Police Department and its 35,000 uniformed officers. The announcement was made at the office of Community Capacity Development. Chief Sewell is expected to play a crucial role in striking the balance City Hall, community-led safety strategies and traditional policing practices. Read more on Sewell's story from the New York Times here.
Queens Community Bands Together to Provide Holiday Meals
Queens Together, a restaurant association providing meals and groceries to communities in crisis, was featured on PIX11 for its recent donation of more than 700 turkeys to families across Queens. The turkeys were delivered to Variety Boys & Girls Club (VBGCQ), where a bevy of partner organizations and local leaders, including Dr. Anju J. Rupchandani, Executive Director of LICP Member Zone 126, Rep. Carolyn Maloney and VBGCQ CEO Costa Constantinides, worked to distribute them to those in need. See the full segment here.
The Perfect Last Minute Gift -
75 Local Businesses Join LICP Gift Card Program
The LIC Community Gift Card now features 75 local businesses! An LICP and LIC BID initiative, the e-gift card program highlights the best of LIC and features businesses ranging from restaurants to salons. Learn more here.

Thanks to our most recent gift card business sign-ons, including: Pantry Market Eatery, Blow & Arrow hair salon, Takumen, ABC Eats food hall, Sweetleaf (Center Boulevard) and Madera Cuban Grill - our 75th business!
Sen. Gianaris Announces $1.6M in Funding for the Arts in Western Queens
Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced that the New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $1,602,500 to 38 artists and arts organizations throughout western Queens. The funding will help artists and organizations continue to bring performances and visual arts to western Queens and across New York. Awardees include LICP Members SculptureCenter, Dance Entropy, Friends of Materials for the Arts and The Fortune Society. See the full list here.
NYE in LIC!
Looking to stay local while ringing in the New Year? Here's a few New Year's Eve options in LIC:

American Brass: Enjoy a NYE menu from 5:00-7:30 p.m. ($90 per person) or a late-night menu from 9:00-10:00 p.m. that comes with a champagne toast at midnight and open bar ($225). Reservations here.

Cavali New York: Party the night away with DJ Self and enjoy a three hour open bar and late night kitchen. Tickets start at $40. Details.

Ravel Hotel Penthouse: Unmatched skyline views and a variety of culinary options at the Ravel Penthouse 808 New Years Eve NYE 2022 party. Tickets start at $30. Details.

Doha: Enjoy drink and buffet specials. Tickets start at $30. Details.

Melrose Ballroom: Party favors, champagne toasts and guest DJs. Tickets start at $30. Details.

LICP encourages you to stay safe during the holidays and to follow city, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.
LIC in the News
COVID-19 Updates
Find testing sites near you with your address or by texting "COVID TEST" to 855-48. Learn more here.

The New York City Department of Health now offers data on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the past three months by vaccination status, age and race/ethnicity. Learn more here.

Beginning December 27
  • Enforcement Begins: All employees in NYC must show proof of vaccination to employers
  • Full vaccination (2 doses) is required for ages 12 and older for all indoor activities
Beginning January 29
  • Full vaccination (2 doses) is required for ages 5-11 for all indoor activities
 
See more information regarding the new Key to NYC requirements here: COVID-19: Vaccine Key to NYC - NYC Health
 
See answers to Frequently Asked Questions Here: Key-to-NYC-FAQ.pdf
Photo of the Week
Photo via @cher.niki
Artists make New York.

And they definitely make LIC!

Just like @cher.niki, make sure to catch this great statement piece on the façade of LICP Member and cultural institution MoMA PS1.

Artists: You can join LICP for just $35. Learn more here.

Use #LICLocal on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week!
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