Gothamist and WNYC Feature Hour Children's Vital Food Pantry Services
Organizations like LICP Member Hour Children are meeting the challenge to assist families facing food insecurity, which has worsened with rising inflation and weakening consumers purchasing power. Gothamist profiles the LIC non-profit's relief efforts here. Listen to WNYC's corresponding radio segment here.
Queens Borough President Richards Visits LIC's Leading Life Sciences Businesses
On Monday, February 28, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and his economic development team toured The Alexandria Center for Life Science and Innolabs facilities, which showcase Long Island City's growing tech and life sciences sector. LICP also provided a driving tour highlighting key infrastructure needs. Learn more on LIC’s life sciences industry cluster here.
Learn About the Latest Employment Law Changes with 'LICP Talks' - March 10
Two years into a global Pandemic, COVID-19 continues to impact every facet of our businesses.
Join LICP and Domenique Camacho Moran, Farrell Fritz Partner + Labor & Employment Group Leader, as she provides an overview on what businesses should be thinking about in 2022. Register here.
LICP's 17th Annual Real Estate Breakfast - April 6
Sponsorships Available
Join Queens and NYC real estate, investment and economic development leaders during LICP's 17th Annual Real Estate Breakfast. More information to be released in the coming weeks. Sponsorship opportunities available. Learn more at licqns.com/REB2022.
108th Precinct Collecting Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
Call for Queens Choreographers and Dance Groups - Deadline: March 26
New Member Spotlight: True North Physical Therapy
True North Physical Therapy offers customized one-on-one physical therapy services for 55 mins/session in the heart of LIC. Owner and physical therapist, Dr. Dubash, uses her PT expertise which is inclusive of hands-on manual therapy, Kinesiotaping, cupping, graded rehab exercises and yoga during each session based on your specific needs. True North Physical Therapy's services are perfect for people that require or prefer one-on-one care in a private, comfortable setting or are looking for alternative therapies to help them in their healing journey. Additional information here.
How's Business? Let Us Know
Can you tell us how your business is doing in this short three-question survey? We want to learn more about what challenges your business is experiencing during the latest Omicron surge. Every answer we receive helps us better assist our business community recovers from the pandemic. Fill out the survey here.
ConEd Bill Concerns? We Can Help
Energy costs have increased citywide. If you are unable to cover the cost of your energy bill, you can reach out to ConEd to work out a payment plan. Our business assistance team is here to help you navigate this process. If needed, please reach out to Osagie Afe, senior business assistance manager, at oafe@licpartnership.org.
Sign Up: Queens Day In Albany - May 10
Registration Now Open for LIC Waterfront 5K - June 4
Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC), in partnership with the Woodside-Sunnyside Runners and Run LIC, will host its annual Waterfront 5K on Saturday, June 4. The family-friendly race takes place throughout the scenic streets and waterfront parks of the neighborhood. Additional information on the event can be found here.
Mayor Adams Announced End Date for Key2NYC Indoor Vaccine Mandates and Mask Mandates in Schools
Mayor Adams released a statement on Sunday that outlined the plan to end Key2NYC vaccine mandate and mask mandates in schools. If there are no unforeseen spikes and NYC's numbers continue to show a low level of risk, Key2NYC and mask mandates in schools is expected to be lifted on Monday, March 7. The final announcement will be made on Friday, March 4.
The ending of the Key2NYC mandates will remove the requirements to show proof of vaccination for people five and older participating in indoor activities, including dining, fitness and entertainment. Visit this page for a list of businesses covered by the Key2NYC program.
