The LIC Summit is Next Tuesday! Have You Secured Your Ticket?

Tues., Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - Join fellow LIC thought leaders for a half-day summit at Museum of the Moving Image featuring a variety of panels and conversations that showcase why LIC continues to be one of NYC's most dynamic neighborhoods. Hear from speakers such as NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, REBNY's Basha Gerhards, NYC Council Member Julie Won and many more.

Arts & Culture

Weds., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. - Gather and meet new friends in an inclusive space at the next "LIC LGBTQIA+ Community Meetup" at The Huntress featuring a gin tasting, drink specials, and a comedy show. Details

Thurs., Oct. 3, 8-9:30 p.m. - See some of the best up-and-coming standup comics in New York City from Nice One! Comedy at Culture Lab LIC. Free drink with ticket purchase. Details

Sat., Oct. 5, 12-8 p.m. - Visit Culture Lab LIC for the first annual "NYC Halal Fest," hosted by MuslimFoodies, featuring 25 halal vendors with a diverse array of halal eats. Details

Fri., Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. - See new experimental films from Interdisciplinary artist Daniel Fish and Chocolate Factory Theater co-founder / artistic director Brian Rogers. Details

Sun., Oct. 13, 1-7 p.m. - Sunnyside Shines' 2024 "Taste of Sunnyside" will showcase the diverse flavors of Sunnyside with a wide variety of food, beer & wine offerings, and live entertainment. Details

Other LIC Happenings

Fri., Oct. 4, 7-10 p.m. - Movement LIC's annual rope rock climbing competition is back featuring 65 feet of competition climbing, free beer from Finback brewery, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and more. Details

Sat., Oct. 5, 7-10 p.m. - The Botanist hosts “Mingle + Match: Singles Open Play” at CityPickle LIC, where participants will be able to mingle and dink while sipping on signature cocktails. Details

Sun., Oct. 6, 12-4 p.m. - Join Culture Lab LIC on Sun., Oct. 6 for a Halloween-themed Pup-up event featuring five local dog rescues, dog-friendly vendors supplying treats and apparel, and a photo booth from Velvet Turtle Events. Details

Thurs., Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Lodestar continues an annual tradition of "Rooftop Conversations:" a free night of connection, opportunity, and learning, back-dropped by a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline. Details

Fri., Oct. 11, 12-4 p.m. - Celebrate Bridges Eyecare's third anniversary with a Masunaga Trunk Show featuring refreshments, gifts, and free sweepstakes. Details

Through Oct. 18 - With every in-store purchase of $30 or more at City Chemist, enter your name for a chance to win a spooky basket with fall press-on nails, a pumpkin candle, makeup, and more. Details

Through Oct. 31 - LIC residents and employees enjoy 15% off at Safir Mediterranean.

Open House New York Weekend Returns

It’s time to start planning your OHNY Weekend adventure! Most of the festival’s experiences are Open Access—no tickets needed, so you can dive right in. In Long Island City, don’t miss the chance to explore unique sites like Materials for the Arts, Ravenswood Generating Station, Sky Farm LIC, Socrates Sculpture Park, and STICKBULB.

Ticketing opens on October 8 at 11 a.m. Details

Community Engagement

LIC BID Constituent Survey 2024 - LIC BID business owners and residents - complete the 2024 LIC BID constituent survey to provide your feedback on our work and help shape our programming for the upcoming year. As a special thank you for your time in completing this survey we will raffle off one round-trip JetBlue ticket to those who provide contact information! Take the Survey

NYC Industrial Plan Survey - NYC's DCP, SBS, and EDC want to hear from people and businesses in NYC's industrial areas. Your feedback will help us understand the challenges and opportunities in the industrial sector. By sharing your thoughts, you'll help shape the Industrial Plan that NYC is working to create, and guide future planning and policies. Details

Sunday, Oct. 20, 12-2 p.m. - Join the Department of City Planning and Council Member Julie Won on a walking tour exploring the evolving LIC Waterfront to discuss how we can better connect Queensbridge Park and Gantry Plaza State Park with new waterfront open space through the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan. Details

Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Join LICP for a workshop on street tree care in partnership with Big Reuse, thanks to the support of Council Member Won. Learn best practices for maintaining trees, enhancing the neighborhood’s greenery, and contributing to a healthier urban environment. The event takes place at 42-16 Vernon Blvd. Details

The Steven Spectrum Career Project

The Steven Spectrum Career Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Long Island City, NY, dedicated to empowering neurodivergent individuals through comprehensive workforce training, daily living workshops, mentorship programs, and job placement services. The organization was launched in November 2023. Led by executive director, Jacqueline Diaz, The Steven Spectrum Career Project plans to partner with employers in the Tri-State area to neurodivergent individuals into the workplace.

Thurs., Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. - Attend their first-year celebration featuring dinner and a silent auction of many items located by local businesses. Details

Legends of LIC - "One Day It Just Disappeared!"

By Bob Singleton, executive director,Greater Astoria Historical Society

"The 125 foot steel mast that Sir Thomas Lipton bequeathed to the Borough of Queens in much pomp and ceremony that blustery day in 1909 vanished almost overnight. Photos of Queensboro Plaza in 1915 show a very large web of metal tracks and platforms for the new elevated Queensboro Plaza had taken its place.

Removing something the height of a 12-story building, seen daily by thousands in a busy public space must have attracted some attention during its removal. A brief paragraph in a local paper solved the mystery. It seems that the city was ‘perplexed’ by Mr. Lipton’s largess and decided to remove it, a process that injured two workers and cost nearly $80,000." Read On Here

Philanthropy Roundtable - Oct. 29

Tues., Oct. 29, 9-11 a.m. - LIC Partnership and LIC BID members are invited to join us for a Philanthropy Roundtable where we will discuss the role charitable giving plays in financial planning for businesses, how board members can best help their nonprofits, and how development staff can connect with the business community. Register Here

LIC Businesses & Organizations - Halloween in LIC Coming Soon

Is your business celebrating Halloween this year? LIC is always bustling with Halloween activities, and last year, our Halloween page generated record traffic. We’d love to keep that momentum going and will soon update the page for 2024! If you’re hosting a Halloween event, offering trick-or-treating, or decorating your storefront, let us know:

• Hosting an event? Add it to our website calendar here. (Please submit your information by Friday, October 4, so we can feature it on our Halloween page promptly.)
• Trick-or-Treating? Fill out this form to be part of our trick-or-treat map.
• Decorating your storefront? Let us know to feature it on our social media.

Are You a Graphic Designer?

LIC Partnership is looking for a graphic designer with experience in creating corporate documents like annual reports and brochures. If you or someone you know is interested, please email sbrown@licpartnership.org for more information.

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