First-Ever LIC Lunar New Year Celebration is Almost Here!
Listings Go Live Friday, January 21
LIC Partnership launches the first ever LIC Lunar New Year Celebration! Fun events, promotions and performances from 60+ businesses, organizations and cultural institutions will take place throughout LIC January 24 - February 6. Join LICP IN PERSON on January 29, 2022 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm for a Lunar New Year Lion Dance along Jackson Avenue between Queens Plaza and Court Square Park. Our website featuring all promotions and events launches Friday. Make sure to bookmark licqns.com/lunarnewyear2022.
New Food & Beverage Businesses Along the LIC BID
Let's welcome two new restaurants, which opened within the LIC BID this month: Bubble tea shop Icha Boba opened on January 7 at 12-07 Jackson Ave. On January 8, Afghani eatery Sami’s Kabab House opened a second location in LIC at 47-38 Vernon Blvd.
Free Home Covid-19 Tests Now Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Details.
Apply for Affordable Housing at the Sven. Deadline: Mar 21
If your combined household income is between $68,229 and $183,300 you could qualify for a brand new residence at LICP Member The Durst Organization's Sven building. Applicants will be selected through a lottery. Units are rent-restricted and priced for middle income households. Details.
Building Tomorrow's Manufacturing Business Today in NYC - Jan 26
Join NYCEDC's Futureworks Ops21 and the Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council of NYCSBS on Wednesday, January 26 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to learn from NYC manufacturers who have successfully deployed automation improvements and robotic products to meet customer needs. The panel style webinar includes Q&A from the audience. Details.
12 Western Queens Eateries Participating in Restaurant Week - Jan 18-Feb 13
NYC Restaurant Week® Winter 2022 takes place January 18 – February 13, 2022. Participating businesses in LIC include Penny Bridge, Bareburger and Adda. See the full list here.
LIC Community Gift Card - Great for Gifts and Everyday
The LIC Community Gift Card, which features 75 local businesses, is the perfect gift for upcoming holidays like Valentine's Day and a great way to explore LIC in the new year. The e-gift card features businesses ranging from restaurants to salons. Details.
You can also find testing sites near you with your address or by texting "COVID TEST" to 855-48. Learn more here.
Latest Updates
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 January 29
Full vaccination (2 doses) is required for ages 5-11 for all indoor activities
