Last Chance to Register for LIC Springs! (LIC-Based Businesses and Organizations)

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. Find out how your business can participate.

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More Info: licqns.com/licsprings2023info

LICP 18th Annual Real Estate Breakfast Recap

Our 18th Annual Real Estate Breakfast took place on Wednesday, April 19 at Ravel Hotel and brought together about 300 attendees for a timely discussion on LIC's mixed use prominence post-COVID.

We thank our keynote speaker Dan Garodnick (NYC Department of City Planning), moderator David Brause (Brause Realty) and panelists Mitchell Arkin (Cushman & Wakefield), Shih Lee (SAPPS and SHI Restaurants), Yasmeen Ahmed Pattie (East Egg Project Management), and D. Patrick Pryor (Sotheby's Inc.) for the insightful conversation. Special thanks to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. for delivering remarks, along with our sponsors and event partners.

Check out our latest Neighborhood Snapshot here.

LIC Happenings

Apr. 20: Join Tacombi for Birria Y Beverages - complimentary birria tacos and sunset cocktails 7 p.m. until they run out. Details

Apr. 20: Get ready for the ultimate 420 celebration at Kakes NYC's 420 Marathon event with live DJs throughout the day and never-before-offered menu items for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Details

Apr. 22: Join MoMA PS1 to celebrate two new exhibitions at an Open House featuring talks from artists, curators, and scholars. The entire day is free and open to the public. Details

Apr. 22: Celebrate Earth Day at Socrates Sculpture Park with free workshops for all ages, including planting, composting, terrarium-making and crafting. Enjoy Eritrean-Ethiopian food from Makina. Details

Apr. 22: Join Queens Public Library at LIC for an environmental education program called Walking Bus. Participants will make natural soap, watch a documentary, and participate in a display. Details

Apr. 22: Join Cucala Dance Company for a night of salsa dancing & good times. There will be a free class at 8 p.m., all are welcome. Details

Rise Light & Power Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy to Ravenswood Generating Station

Rise Light & Power welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Congressmember Nydia Velázquez to Ravenswood Generating Station on Vernon Boulevard on Tuesday, April 11. Secretary Granholm traveled from Washington to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal clean energy investment will help spur the renewable energy redevelopment of legacy fossil fuel infrastructure across the country. In July 2022, Rise Light & Power released its Renewable Ravenswood plan, which sets the goal of retiring 1,800 MW of natural gas generators infrastructure in favor of renewable energy. Contact Wil Fisher (wil.fisher@riselight.com) for more information.

Waste Setout Time Change Info Sessions

On April 1, the NYC Department of Sanitation implemented a new rule to reduce the time that trash, recycling, and curbside composting will sit on sidewalks. There is a one-month grace period in which businesses and residents will receive written warnings until May 1, 2023. Learn more at nyc.gov/SetoutTimes.

Find a recorded info session here: https://youtu.be/NwxyjF22oHY

Register for an info session on April 20 or April 24.

Survey: Open Restaurants Program

The New York City Council is considering legislation to create a permanent outdoor dining program and Council Member Julie Won wants to hear from businesses with and without outdoor dining set ups. Please see this survey for businesses: https://forms.gle/pfvfPiW6fQqdbMoQA

Additionally, anyone is welcome to send feedback to District 26 at district26@council.nyc.gov or 718-383-1941.

Webinar: Ensure Your Business is Ready for Growth - April 19

Join a complimentary webinar presented by Business Outreach center - BOC Queens and The Queens Chamber of Commerce. They will cover topics essential for every small business providing you knowledge and tools to be ready for emergencies and take advantage of opportunities for growth. Details

Webinar: Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise Certification - April 19

Learn from the QEDC about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. Details

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