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Sign Up Now for LIC Springs! - Deadline: May 20
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Tune In to See LIC Businesses on WABC 7 Localish Series "Neighborhoods of NY" - May 21 |
The LIC BID partnered with producer Alan Goldsher who created a series of short segments on LICs small businesses which will air collectively on the second episode of WABC 7 Localish's 'Neighborhoods of NY'. The program airs on Saturday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. This episode features LICP and LIC BID Members Book Culture and Performance Lab along with BID Members Manducatis Rustica, Bike & Spin, Enoteca and Veterinarians at Court Square. View a teaser of the segment here. On June 18, a second Long Island City feature "Flavors of NY" will profile several local culinary businesses. |
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East River International Food Festival - May 22 |
Queens Together presents the first annual East River International Food Festival on Sunday, May 22, 12-3 p.m., on the waterfront at Anable Basin Sailing Bar and Grill. The event features curated tastings and chef stations, a cash bar and beautiful views of the East River and Manhattan from an outdoor beer garden. Buy tickets and learn more here. |
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LISC NYC Developers of Color Training Program - Deadline: May 25 |
The LISC NYC Developers of Color Training Program will help developers of color enhance their networks, gain access to capital and build their capacity to expand their existing portfolio of business and contracts. Applications from interested developer of color firms are due on Wednesday, May 25. Apply here. |
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Field Guide: Exploring a "New Nature" - May 28 |
Join Noguchi Museum educator Luned Palmer in a poetry writing workshop at Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Discuss Isamu Noguchi’s sculptures that integrate technology and nature, and then use the urban and natural surroundings of Socrates Sculpture Park to inspire poetry about a “new nature.” Learn more here. |
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New LICP Member Spotlight -
Very Good Gym LIC
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Very Good Gym LIC provides personal training and a class-centered facility that helps you become a better you. Instead of contracts and monthly dues, it offers guidance, honesty and results. Very Good Gym LIC is currently offering three hour long sessions for $100 to celebrate its grand opening. Learn more at www.verygoodgymlic.com or on Instagram at @verygoodgymlic. |
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Mayor Adams Announces 118 Reforms to Help Reduce Small Business Fines |
NYC Mayor Eric Adams recently announced reforms to 118 city regulations to reduce burdens on small businesses. The reforms stem from Executive Order 2 “ Small Business Forward” that requires city agencies to review existing business regulations and ensure local businesses face fewer needless fines and penalties. Learn more here. |
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Connected Chef Seeks Community Support to Fund Lifeline Grocery Program |
LICP Member The Connected Chef is currently looking for community members with the ability to sponsor boxes on a monthly basis for their Lifeline Grocery program, which distributes grocery packages to families across Queens experiencing food insecurity. $25 sponsors a 25 pound box of nutrient-dense groceries. Sponsor a box here. |
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LIC:
Your Home for Life Sciences,
Your Home for Life
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LICP debuted its latest life sciences brochure at last week's BISNOW Life Sciences New York Summit event, hosted at LIC's Paragon Building. Check it out here. |
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Community Happenings & Events |
May 18: Learn about rat prevention methods with this virtual training brought to you by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Pest Control Services and NYC Council Member Julie Won. Register here.
May 18: LICP Member Long Island City YMCA is recruiting for a variety of positions at a hiring fair on Wednesday, May 18, 5-7 p.m. More information here.
May 23: Join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for a virtual celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage on May 23, 12-2 p.m. RSVP here.
May 25: The Association of Pickleball Professionals will hold an inaugural New York City Open benefitting LIC's The Floating Hospital. More information here.
June 1: The NYPD Queens Patrol Borough North is sponsoring a job fair on Wednesday, June 1. Businesses are encouraged to sign up. For more info contact Jessica.Nugent@nypd.org.
To find more events (and post your own) visit LICQNS.com!
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City & State Announces the Queens Power 100 2022 List
LICP Members Featured
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City & State magazine recently announced its Queens Power 100 list, including LICP President, Elizabeth Lusskin. LICP congratulates elected officials Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and Deputy Borough President Ebony Young, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, State Senator Michael Gianaris and New York City Council Member Julie Won; representatives from LICP’s board businesses including Richard David (ConEd), Robin Hayes (JetBlue Airways), Hal Rosenbluth (Kaufman Astoria Studios), Cameron R. Hernandez (Mount Sinai Queens), Clint Plummer (Rise Light Power) and Alan Suna (Silvercup Studios); and luminaries such as Bishop Mitchell Taylor (Urban Upbound) and Thomas Gretch (Queens Chamber of Commerce). See the full list here. |
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As of Monday, March 7, restaurants, gyms, and other indoor entertainment venues are no longer required to check customers’ COVID vaccination status. The Key to NYC posters in your storefront are no longer required. More information can be found here.
As of April 11, 2022, NYS Alcoholic Beverage Control Law contains new privileges for on premises licensees to serve liquor and wine "Drinks To-Go" for take-out and delivery. More information can be found here. |
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