LIC Update: September 23, 2026

RE-VAMPED LICPerks!

Want $25 to shop in LIC? Check-in with LICPerks!

LIC's waiting! Starting Thursday, October 1, explore different businesses and check-in via the QR code at the checkout/host stand. Each purchase helps support the local businesses that make Long Island City such a dynamic place to live, work, and play.

When you make purchases and check-in at 5 different locations within 1 month, you will receive a $25 LIC Gift Card to spend at your favorite LIC businesses! Try something new and discover more of the neighborhood.

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!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in LIC!

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, traditions, and contributions from Hispanic communities. Long Island City houses some of the most inspiring Hispanic and Latino leaders and business owners.

Whether you eat or dance your way through LIC, let’s continue to support Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses!

Read About Hispanic-Owned Businesses in LIC

LICP Webinar: Top 10 Compliance Traps

LIC Partnership Webinar: Top 10 Compliance Traps for LIC Retail Employers with Fisher Phillips

Tuesday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join Fisher Phillips attorneys Melissa Camire and Amanda Blair for a practical, plain-spoken discussion of the top 10 compliance issues every LIC retailer should have on its radar right now. We’ll cut through the noise and get to what matters most: the laws generating the greatest risk for your business, and the actionable steps you can take to stay ahead of them. RSVP Here

LIC Happenings

Thursday, September 24

6:30 pm: Radium Girls Immersive at Culture Lab LIC

7:00 pm: "Passage" - No, YOU Tell It! - True-Life Tales with a Twist - at Culture Lab LIC

Friday, September 25

6:00 pm: Sunset Silent Disco at the Waterfront with Queensboro Dance Festival

8:00 pm: Sunset Jazz at Culture Lab LIC

Saturday, September 26

2:00 pm: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Sunday, September 27

1:00 pm: NYC Plant Market at Culture Lab LIC

2:00 pm: Democracy Writes! at Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse

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

Sunday, September 27 - Sunday, October 18

Beginners Yoga Course - Foundations of Yoga at Ray of Bliss

Tuesday, September 29

7:00 pm: Sip and Paint Ceramics Class at Cafe Coco

Until September 30

Take the Waters Weaver Challenge! at The Blue Bus Project

Image courtesy of Queensboro Dance Festival

More LIC Events

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LIC in the News

The Greats of Craft Featured in A Mobile Queens Art Studio is Hosting Hands-on Beginner Classes Inside Long Island City Breweries

Secret NYC

Rewind Featured in Inside Long Island City’s Newest Speakeasy

The Knockturnal

Registration Opens for 5th Annual LaGuardia Community 5K in Long Island City

QNS

Condos Now For Sale at Paragon Residential Building in LIC

QNS

Mamdani and Trump Advance Plan for 'New Neighborhood' Above Sunnyside Yard in Queens

Gothamist

MoMA PS1 Hosts The 2026 NY Art Book Fair

Air Mail

Blocktoberfest Returns to Long Island City this Weekend

Patch

KING LEAR To Have Immersive Production with the Secret Theatre

Broadway World

Museum of the Moving Image Mentioned in New York Greek Film Expo Returns

Queens Gazette

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

LaGuardia Community College - Job & Internship Fair

Connect with emerging talent at LaGuardia Community College’s Fall 2026 Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Long Island City. Employers can recruit for internships and entry- to mid-level roles while building relationships with a diverse pool of students and workforce program participants. Register Here by September 21st.

"Fall In To Jobs" with Urban Upbound

Urban Upbound Citywide Workforce Development invites employers to their "Fall In To Jobs" Hiring Event where you will be able to access a diverse pool of qualified, job-ready candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, maintenance, and security. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24 from 1pm - 4pm at the Astoria Broadway Library. RSVP by Wednesday, September 16.

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.