LIC Update: November 11, 2026

Commercial District Needs Assessment

The LIC Partnership is conducting a Commercial District Needs Assessment and we want to hear from you! Whether you are a consumer or a merchant in LIC, tell us what you love about our neighborhood and ways that we can grow and better support you.

LIC Consumer Survey

LIC Merchant Survey

LICPerks

Check-in at 5 different locations by November 30 to receive a $25 LIC Gift Card.

How It Works:

Claim a free LICPerks Passport here.
Visit and make a purchase at a participating business (listed on the passport).
Scan the LICPerks QR code in-store to sign-in and check-in.
Check-in at 5 or more places in 1 month for a $25 LIC Gift Card!

Learn More About LICPerks and Claim Your Free Passport Through LIC!

LIC Happenings

Get Ready for Thanksgiving!

Looking for Thanksgiving catering and specials? Check out our businesses offering specials this holiday.

Image courtesy of {petite} maman LIC

LIC Happenings

Thursday, November 12

6:30 pm: Fifth Hammertime Thursdays

7:30 pm: Charade with Carey Grant and Audrey Hepburn – Movie Night at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, November 13

3:00 pm: Icchā at Culture Lab LIC

6:00 pm: Kids Night Out: Descendants Wicked Wonderland at Art Strong NYC

8:00 pm: Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC

9:00 pm: Album Release for Mago y Yo by Avenida B at Cucala Dance Company

Saturday, November 14

2:00 pm: Cookie Creations at Partake NYC

3:00 pm: Concert For Peace & Justice at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Sunday, November 15

11:00 am: Crafts & Drafts: Thanksgiving Dinner (Kids Crafts) at The Greats of Craft

12:00 pm: Celebrate LIC’s New Jewish Community Center at Chabad!

12:00 pm: Angry Bird Paint + Brunch at Partake NYC

7:00 pm: Fertile Ground New Works Showcase at Green Space

Image courtesy of Cucala Dance Company

More LIC Events

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LIC in the News

Utopia Bagels Mentioned in The 19 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now

NY Times

56709 & Record Room Mentioned in The Resy Guide to Bars and Restaurants for Music Lovers in New York

Resy

Won Co-Names Portion of 50th Avenue in Honor of Hunters Point Parks Conservancy

QNS

LIC’s Population Grew by Almost 70% Over 10-Year Period, LICP Neighborhood Snapshot Reveals

QNS

Long Island City's Reborn Food Hall METTRA Serves Nearly a Dozen Kitchens Under $20

Hoodline

Mettra Food Hall Brings Asian Flavors Under One Roof in Long Island City

Newsday

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Member Spotlight

Healspace

Healspace is a new, family-owned integrated health and wellness space on the Long Island City waterfront, founded by local residents who wanted to create something meaningful for their community. Opened in summer 2026, Healspace brings movement and clinical care together under one roof, offering (hot) yoga, Pilates, meditation, massage, acupuncture, and physical therapy, with mental health, regenerative medicine, and nutrition services coming soon. Its approach emphasizes connected care pathways tailored to individual needs, alongside a welcoming space for neighbors to connect. With a health café also in development, Healspace is creating a new kind of community health destination.

https://healspace.nyc/

Local Notices + Resources

Flu Shots Available at City Chemist LIC

City Chemist LIC, located at 2529 44th Drive, now has flu shots available for LIC residents. Stay healthy this flu season! Walk-ins welcome. Get Directions

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Nora Lewis at nlewis@licpartnership.org to get connected.