The LIC Lunar New Year Celebration Ends This Week

This is the last week to enjoy LIC Lunar New Year promotions! Explore offerings from H Mart, Go Tufting NYC, Pawsbury Lane, City Acres Market, Partners Coffee, Wellness Within Studio, Wildflour Bakery, Ideal Image Medspa, Softbite, Sit Still Kids Salon, Koufuku Market, LM Cafe, Coffee Project NY, FER, Kuku Chicken, Roam Dessert Bar & Gallery, Extra Butter, Noodlecraft, Xi'an Famous Foods, Instant Noodle Factory, Lotus + Cleaver, Chun Yang Tea, SAPPS, Courtyard by Marriott LIC, JACX&CO, Emack & Bolio's, The Infamous, Quintessential Therapy, Squarewine & Spirits, Multisweet LIC, Ai Mart, Panda Eats World, Red Sorghum, Aloft Long Island City, Ning Pilates and Lately Café.

Happy Black History Month, LIC!

Check out these LIC-based Black business owners:

LIC Happenings

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Join Finback LIC for a fun run from its taproom to the LIC waterfront, concluding with $5 crispy morning pilsners. All paces are welcome. Details

Friday, March 1, 6-8 p.m. - Come to the opening reception for ARTEGO Gallery's forthcoming exhibition, "Five Elements: Bill Pangburn's Rivers." Details

Friday, March 1, 8:30 p.m. - Combover Comedy performs every Friday night at Otis & Finn Barbershop featuring a secret lineup of the best comics in NYC, BYOB. Details

Job Opening - LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager

LIC Partnership seeks an LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager to support the work of the BID Department and increase our merchant engagement. This position will focus on assisting with day-to-day BID operations, such as helping manage the supplemental services contractors, with an additional focus on retail merchant assistance and engagement. This position will interact regularly with business owners, property owners, city agencies and other stakeholders, both in the field and via phone and virtual meetings. Details

TOMORROW: Member Webinar: Advertise with NYC Ferry – Feb. 29

LICP and LIC BID Members Only - Join NYC Ferry, LICP and the LIC BID to learn about NYC Ferry’s Small Business Advertising Program, featuring reduced rates to make advertising more accessible and budget-friendly for local businesses.

More information and registration here.

Member Webinar: Learn About Timely Issues from the NYC Hospitality Alliance – Mar. 7

LICP and LIC BID Members Only - Join the NYC Hospitality Alliance, LICP and the LIC BID to learn about timely and relevant issues for restaurant and bar owners and operators. Topics include outdoor dining, temporary liquor licenses and tip credit.

More information and registration here.

Save the Date: Real Estate Breakfast –

Apr. 16

LICP's annual Real Estate Breakfast is the premiere event in western Queens for leaders in real estate, finance, and the community. Mark your calendars and join us for an enlightening discussion on the latest projects shaping Long Island City.

Visit licqns.com/REB2024 for more information.

Save the Date: LIC Springs – May 18

LIC Springs! is a community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live music, dance and performances, plus interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. The event is free and open to the public.

LIC-based businesses and organizations are invited to register with a free activity for the community. Visit licqns.com/LICSprings for more information about how to register.

Trends Dispensaries

Elevate your experience, embrace the trend. Step into a world where cannabis transcends boundaries and sophistication intertwines with holistic wellness. At Trends, the mission goes beyond just products; it's a journey to destigmatize cannabis, promote responsible consumption, and empower individuals to make informed choices about their well-being. Trends Dispensaries isn't just a cannabis brand—it's a lifestyle revolution that encompasses fashion, media, health and wellness, community building, and shattering stigmas. As visitors step into Trends Dispensaries, they're not just entering a retail space; they're immersing themselves in a curated experience that aims to transcend traditional boundaries. www.trendslic.com

Eats in Queens Restaurant Month

Restaurants: Sign up for Eats in Queens Restaurant Month. Like last year, EIQ Restaurant Month will run the entire month of March, with participating restaurants offering special discounts to diners who donate at least $25 to Queens Together’s food relief efforts.

Sign up here.

Con Edison Free Natural Gas Detector Installation

Con Edison is currently offering a complimentary installation of natural gas detectors as part of a proactive initiative to enhance gas safety in the community. This program is for all buildings with a gas connection and is designed to protect your residents, functioning similarly to smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. The benefits of these detectors include early detection of gas before it becomes a threat to humans, triggering an alarm that automatically notifies Con Edison. The installation process is swift, typically taking less than 15 minutes, and there is no cost to you.

In the event of a potential gas leak, the detector will sound a loud alarm, accompanied by a verbal warning, instructing evacuation and a call to 911. Simultaneously, an alert is sent to Con Edison, prompting a rapid response and investigation by both Con Edison and the Fire Department.

Schedule an installation by calling 1-800-643-1289 (select option 4) or emailing NaturalGasDetectors@conEd.com. For More Information, visit conEd.com/NaturalGasDetector.

DSNY: All Businesses Must Containerize Their Trash

REMINDER: Starting March 1, 2024, the New York City Department of Sanitation requires that all businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. This new rule is an important step in keeping our streets clean. This rule applies to any business in New York City, regardless of what is sold. Any perishable material (trash or organic material) must be in a bin with a secure lid when set out on the curb for collection. This requirement does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock.

Store bins inside or outside: Bins should be stored inside or in a rear yard if possible. If space is not available, bins can be stored within three (3) feet of the building line when not set out for collection. Bins must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and always allow for a clear path of pedestrian travel on the sidewalk.

Learn more & join an info session: nyc.gov/usebins

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