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LIC Update: September 08, 2021 |
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LICP Annual Awards Gala
Tickets Available Through September 20
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Our Annual Awards Gala is less than two weeks away. Taking place September 21 at JACX&CO, the signature event attracts more than 350 business and civic leaders from across the city for an evening featuring networking, entertainment, delectable light bites and drinks. Purchase your ticket here.
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Look out for our follow up on Sept 11 with more information on how to observe this important day |
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MoMI 'I Love New York' Film Series to Honor 9/11 -
Sept 11-17
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To honor the twentieth anniversary of September 11, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) presents two seminal New York City films: New York, New York, Martin Scorsese’s ode to classic musicals and 25th Hour, Spike Lee’s take on post-9/11 Manhattan. Showtimes and ticket info here.
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LIC-Born FDNY Hero William M. Feehan Subject of 9/11 Documentary |
Former New York Fire Department (FDNY) First Deputy Fire Commissioner William M. Feehan is being honored in the new PBS documentary "Chief". Feehan was the highest-ranking and oldest FDNY member to lose his life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The documentary follows Chief Feehan’s actions responding to the terrorist attacks with highlights of his decades-long career at the FDNY interspersed. Information on the film and screenings in NYC can be found here.
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LIC Concerts Concludes with Kids Party and DJs - Sept 12 |
LIC Concerts concludes with two free events on Sunday, September 12 at Gantry Plaza State Park: A Kids Day Party will take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. featuring free giveaways. Festivities return in the evening with classic rock and dance music from 5:00-7:00 p.m. More information can be found here.
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WE NYC to Host Conference on Fundamentals of Funding for Small Business Owners - Sept 28 |
Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) will host a free virtual conference on Tuesday, September 28, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., focused on helping small business owners gain access to funding. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, General Partner and Co-Founder of the WOCstar Fund, will provide a keynote address. WOCstar Fund is an early-stage investment fund focused on tech innovation brought to market by inclusive teams and women of color. More information can be found here.
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LIC Non-Profit Hour Children Receives City Harvest's Billionth Pound of Food |
City Harvest, the first and largest food rescue organization in New York City, delivered its billionth pound of food on Wednesday, September 1. LIC-based charity Hour Children was the recipient of the milestone donation. Hour Children provides community services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their families. The delivery was featured in a segment on WPIX 11. Watch it here.
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Bari Lasky Joins LICP as New Senior Manager of Events |
Bari Lasky recently joined LICP as its new Senior Manager of Events where she will oversee the organization’s event programming, ranging from virtual trainings to large-scale affairs. Bari has worked in event planning for 11 years with experience at non-profit and public institutions. A Queens native, she is thrilled to support the success of her hometown through work with LICP. Bari is currently pursuing her MBA virtually through the University of South Carolina's Moore School of Business. She enjoys theater and dance, and looks forward to exploring LIC's many restaurants and cultural institutions. Email Bari here.
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Impacted By Hurricane Ida? Help is Available |
A week later, many businesses are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ida, especially in Western Queens which was particularly hard-hit. Here are a number of resources if you were affected:
LIC Partnership/BID Assistance
Have you seen damage — especially if looks dangerous — along LIC's major thoroughfares? If so, please send an email to Dana Leventhal, our BID Operations and Retail Support Manager, at dleventhal@licpartnership.org. Inclusion of pictures and/or videos of damage is helpful so that we can quickly assess the problem and connect you with the appropriate services.
311
Call 311 for Assistance with flooding, tree removal and fallen trees on city property.
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS has released guidance for local businesses and organizations claiming post-storm insurance assistance and encourages the following steps:
- Immediately contact your insurance company or broker/agent.
- Carefully read your insurance policy to understand what losses are covered.
- Take photographs or a video of the damaged areas and assets to help with your claim.
- Don’t remove any damaged property until the insurance adjuster has assessed the damage and made an official report.
- Make only those repairs necessary to prevent any further damage; if you make permanent repairs unauthorized by the insurance company, they may not be covered.
- Keep all receipts for repairs and temporary business expenses.
- To help establish the value of your claim, prepare a detailed inventory of all damaged or destroyed property (item, quantity, date of purchase, cost at purchase, age, and estimated replacement cost), along with your pre-loss photographs.
- Accompany the adjuster to point out damage during the inspection.
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If the settlement offered by the insurance company seems unfair, contact the New York State Insurance Department by visiting www.dfs.ny.gov.
- If the insurance company denies any part of your claim, get the denial in writing, and keep copies.
- Always contact your insurance company and claims adjuster any time you find additional damage not previously reported.
Still have questions? Call the SBS hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), or visit its website here.
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Community Happenings & Developments |
September 8-12: XRE's ARS Electronic Arts Festival at Culture Lab LIC explores the intersection of art and technology via live performances, art exhibits and more. Details here.
September 10: Stand-up comedians Steve Klenkar, Max Moacanin, Natan Badalov, Maria Decotis and Rob Rego provide a night of laughs at The Shannon Pot. Proof of vaccination required. 8:00-9:30 p.m. Details here.
September 11: Queensboro Dance Festival hosts a pop up showcase at Queensbridge Park featuring Gotham Dance Theater, Flamenco Latino and the Amy Marshall Dance Company, among others. 6:00-7:15 p.m. Details here. Free.
September 12: CinemaLIC concludes with a waterfront screening of Jaws. The event is organized by NestSeekers International and Hunters Point Park Conservancy; hosted by LIC Landing. Screening commences at sunset. Details here. Free and open to the public.
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LIC BID Survey Now Available
Eligible Businesses: Enter to Win $25 Gift Card
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The Long Island City Business Improvement District (BID), managed by LICP, is currently conducting its annual survey. Participation is valuable, and helps LICP gather information on how to effectively help both tenants and business owners navigate challenges.
Is your business a member of the BID?
The BID encompasses all properties along Queens Plaza North and Queens Plaza South from 21st Street to Jackson Avenue/Northern Boulevard, Jackson Avenue from Queens Plaza South to Vernon Boulevard, Vernon Boulevard from Jackson Avenue to 44th Drive, and along 44th Drive from Vernon Boulevard to Jackson Avenue.
All participants are eligible to win a LIC Community Gift Card for $25. To fill out the survey, please visit here.
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Update to NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant
On August 27, Governor Hochul announced changes to The Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant:
- Businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for the grant. The previous limit was $500,000
- The award is 10% of gross receipts for 2019
- The maximum amount is $50,000 (did not change)
- Applicants may have received the Paycheck Protection Program totaling $250,000 or less. The previous limit was $100,000
Key to NYC: New Guidance
As of August 17, people 12 and older are required to show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Enforcement will begin on September 13. Businesses that do not comply with this policy will be subject to fines.
There are new guidelines to help you understand how your business can be compliant. You will find:
- What can be used for proof of vaccination
- Information for businesses to stay compliant
- Information on what to do when you spot a fake proof of vaccination
Guidance documents are also available for indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment. See below:
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There's always something interesting to see along the East River. @nelanaras snapped this pic of an FDNY fireboat cannon spraying while at waterfront staple Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill.
#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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