LIC Happenings

Thursday, Oct. 5 + Saturday, Oct. 7 - Join Casa Lola for flamenco nights with Alba Musik featuring Albert Alabedra, Barbara Martinez and Olyda Ola. Details

Saturday, Oct. 7, 12-3 p.m. - Experiment with color and pattern at Vive Handmade’s studio to create a collaborative textile piece. Details

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Join Lodestar Children's Services for a night of cocktails and conversation on the 46th floor of the Heritage 28 Tower. Details

Thursday, October 12, 6:30-9 p.m. - Learn about the plans to bring clean energy and jobs to Ravenswood Generating Station and make your voice heard at the Renewable Ravenswood community fair with food, prizes, free childcare, and translation services. Details

Legends of LIC - 'Battle-Axe' Gleason

By Bob Singleton, Executive Director, Greater Astoria Historical Society

"Everyone who lives in Long Island City sooner or later becomes familiar with its last mayor, Patrick Jerome 'Battle Axe' Gleason whose profound influence on our community can be found to this day – if you know where to look! 

When he arrived in the early 1870s, he secured a contract to build the first trolley which ran along Borden Avenue connecting the Hunters Point Ferry to Calvary Cemetery." Read more here

LIC Flooding Resources

Was your business or property damaged from the last storm on September 29? Please let us know by filling out our form here: https://wkf.ms/3PAnIBK

The best practice after a storm is to ACT FAST and follow the steps below:

• Take photos of all water damage and document everything.
• File a claim with the New York City Comptroller.
• Contact 311 if the catch basins on your block are clogged or haven't been cleaned prior to the storm.
• Report damage to your business via the NYC Housing Recovery site.
• Call your insurance broker/agent and have a conversation about whether it makes sense to file a claim. Ask if you're covered for sewer and drain backups.
• Contact NYS Department of Financial Services. File a complaint/dispute if your damage insurance claim has been denied and you feel it’s incorrect.
• Check your lease to see if your landlord has any obligations related to your situation. Also, check the casualty clause to see if the flood allows for an abatement period.
• Contact The Legal Aid Society for help with understanding or dealing with lease issues.
• Visit the SBS Emergency Response site to apply for assistance.

Small Business Services Emergency Response Unit

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can help local businesses impacted by emergencies. The SBS team works closely with NYC Emergency Management and other key New York City agencies to restore business operations as soon as possible. Take advantage of free resources through the SBS Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) or via email at eru@sbs.nyc.gov.

NYC Funds Funder

SBS has partnered with Next Street to make affordable financing more accessible to all NYC entrepreneurs, including women and minority-owned businesses.

Check out NYC Funds Finder to get:

• Custom lists of funding opportunities, including loans and grants, for your business
• Free one-on-one financial counseling
• Help with documentation preparation

If you are interested, please reach out to Osagie Afe at OAfe@licpartnership.org.

LICP Business Assistance Program

Our Business Assistance team provides free, one-on-one assistance to businesses in the greater Long Island City area, covering a variety of issues. We can help you: Access Financing, Find Real Estate, Grow Your Business, Navigate Government and Incentives, and much more. Details