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LIC Update: July 14, 2021 |
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Jackson Avenue's Book Culture Featured on CBS News |
Bibliophile hotspot Book Culture was featured on CBS This Morning in a story profiling the importance of diversity in children's books and early learning materials. View the full segment here. Book Culture is just one of the many businesses in LIC offering unique and often educational gifts, events and experiences for children and families.
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New Member Spotlight: Extra Butter |
New LICP Member Extra Butter is a New York boutique and independent lifestyle brand that was founded by two brothers from Queens. The brand's ethos revolves around New York, film and community. Extra Butter has built its name through a unique approach by staying connected to the community, curating a best-in-class assortment of products, exceptional customer service, and a signature cinematic experience.
Special Offer: Stop by the LIC location at 22-03 Jackson Avenue to enjoy a rare beverage from its epic concession stand when you make a purchase. Show this email to claim. Promotion ends July 18. More on Extra Butter here.
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LICP Perk: Special JOKR Offer |
New LICP Member JOKR is offering a perk of $10 off for first-time users who apply the code FIRST10 at checkout. Based in LIC, JOKR is a new 15 minute grocery delivery app specializing in best-selling groceries, household goods & local favorites, arriving in 15 minutes or less. There are no delivery fees or order minimums. Details here.
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LICP Participates in Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Essential Workers |
Pictured at left: LICP's Angel Hart, Senior Manager, BID Field Operations
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On July 7, LICP walked alongside BID workers from the BID Association during the city's Hometown Heroes Ticker Tape Parade honoring essential workers and healthcare heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. LICP is proud to support the many who have contributed to the city's resilience during one of its darkest hours, including our very own LIC BID On-street sanitation team that helped our community stay safe and clean this past year. More information on how you or your business can receive pandemic related support is outlined below.
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Meet Dana Leventhal, LICP's BID Operations and Retail Support Manager |
Have you met Dana? Since joining the LICP team this spring, Dana has worked tirelessly to engage the businesses along LIC's major thoroughfares. She can regularly be found talking to businesses about support opportunities and sharing more on our many programs, including the LIC Community Gift Card (more below). Dana holds a graduate degree in Urban Planning from CUNY Hunter College and has previously worked at civic and government agencies focused on community outreach and grant assistance. Feel free to reach her at dleventhal@licpartnership.org.
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Municipal Art Society (MAS) Tour Lands in LIC |
The Municipal Art Society of New York is partnering with Bob Singleton, historian and Executive Director of the Greater Astoria Historical Society (an LICP Member), to present a virtual session on the Long Island City Gantries. Taking place on Sunday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m., attendees will learn how the lift bridges on the gantries helped knit New York Harbor's rail network together and bring rail access to Long Island. Registration required. Learn more here.
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Local Businesses: Sign Up for the LIC Community Gift Card |
The LIC Community Gift Card is a recent initiative from LICP to support local businesses, especially as people head back to the office and to residencies in the community. In less than a month, almost 50 local businesses that have signed up for the card. Not only is it easy to do, but there are no merchant fees attached. Learn more about how it works here.
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The LICP light pole banner campaign returns! The new banners feature a bright and lively color scheme, perfect for welcoming returning office workers and residents to the community. They are available in different colors based on LIC's vibrant thoroughfares and micro-neighborhoods. Interested in purchasing a banner for your company? Email Sierra Brown at sbrown@licpartnership.org to learn more. Supply is limited. |
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Local Events & Happenings |
July 16 & 17: Head to the Museum of the Moving Image for two consecutive summer evenings in their beautiful Kaufman Courtyard. On July 16, the Fist & Sword film series returns with an outdoor screening of Tran Quoc Bao’s martial arts comedy The Paper Tigers. Then on Saturday, July 17, dance with DJ Wiz and his Video Mix Party! Details here.
July 17: Celebrate Eid by learning how to make Rasgulla, a sweet eaten during Eid and other special holidays. It is made from ball-shaped dumplings of “chhena” (cottage cheese) and semolina dough. Attend this virtual event from the Queens Public Library on July 17, 3:30-4:30. Details here.
July 23: Shake off the heat with Summer Sessions at the New York Irish Center. See live Irish music & dance on Friday, July 23 and Friday, August 27 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes a complementary beverage. More info here.
Ongoing (Thursday & Friday): Make the most of summer with live outdoor music at The Culture Lab every Thursday and Friday (7:00-9:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday (4:30-8:00 p.m.). See the full schedule and lineup here.
Ongoing (Saturdays): Have you been to one of the Field Guide workshops at Socrates Sculpture Park yet? This series of experimental workshops combines art-making and the natural world. Free on select Saturdays through September. Learn more and register here.
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Do You Have an Upcoming Event? Submit Events on Our Website, LICQNS.com: Whether you're hosting an art reception or panel discussion we can help you get the word out. Make sure to check out our site so you don't miss a thing in LIC! More information on how to submit events can be found here.
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Reopening and Recovery Updates:
Beginning June 15:
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NYS lifted most of the COVID-19 restrictions with the state reaching a 70% vaccination rate. For more information on NY Forward Industry Guidance and for which industry it has been lifted, please visit this link.
Beginning July 1:
- Both Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a July 1 target date for NYC to 'reopen'
Through August 31:
- Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law on Tuesday May 4, including the measure extending the eviction moratorium to Aug. 31.
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanded:
- All New Yorkers 12 years of age and older are now eligible to be vaccinated. People who work or study in New York are also eligible. Most City-run sites are offering walk-up vaccinations for New Yorkers. You do not need an appointment at these sites. You can also schedule an appointment for certain vaccination sites by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Note, people who are 12 to 17 years old can only receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Update
The SBA will provide $5 billion in additional Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance to one million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective April 22, the SBA modified the Targeted EIDL Advance loan application process to determine if businesses also qualify for an additional $5,000 available under the new Supplemental Targeted Advance loan program. If you have any questions about your eligibility or how to apply please contact Osagie at oafe@licpartnership.org.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Application – The SBA SVOG program reopened for applications on Monday, April 26. The $16 billion grant program provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. Contact oafe@licpartnership.org for more information.
Commercial District Recovery Safety Plan – The Mayor's Office of Recovery, SBS, and the Office of Nightlife have launched a new localized, multi-agency, coordinated approach to address safety and quality of life issues in the City’s business districts to aid in recovery. The Commercial District Recovery Safety Plan (CDRSP) will center on BIDs’ expertise in providing local knowledge and problem spotting and will bring together all relevant City agencies in the same room.
Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant – is a New York State program providing grant funding to small businesses, micro-businesses, for-profit independent arts, and cultural organizations. The grants will be flexible and can be used for a number of different business operating expenses, including payroll, rent or mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, PPE or other business expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021. Contact oafe@licpartnership.org for more information.
NYS Consolidated Funding Application – Round 11 of the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) was officially launched, and the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is now accepting applications until July 30, 4 p.m. More than $750 million will be distributed through this process to support economic development project throughout NYS, including direct assistance to businesses and other organizations. For more information on available programs, please visit the CFA Process Guide and Available Resources.
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@thefactorylic snapped this bright and summery picture of happy dog parents along the LIC waterfront promenade.
#LICLocal on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week
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Thank you to our 2021 Annual Sponsors |
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