Solar Eclipse in LIC

🌑 Hundreds gathered at Gantry State and Hunters Point Parks on Monday to see the solar eclipse. This rare celestial phenomenon drew crowds - and was a good excuse for us to turn our team meeting into a "class trip"! 😎 Check out this slideshow capturing the eclipse-goers sporting their solar viewing glasses! 🌞 Do you see yourself or your friends? Don't forget to tag us on Instagram at @licqns if you captured some shots, too! 📸

LIC Happenings

Thurs., Apr. 11, 12-7 p.m. - Join Viega for an innovative technology conference to showcase new and innovative technologies. Details

Thurs., Apr. 11, 2-4 p.m. - Visit ERYE Teashop for its grand opening event featuring free bubble tea for the first 100 people and BOGO deals. Details

Fri., Apr. 12, 12-1:30 p.m. - Celebrate Lately Cafe's one year anniversary with a floral workshop from Anther & Pistil owner Christine. Details

Fri., Apr. 12 - Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day at Murray's Cheese Bar with a special mac & cheese grilled cheese for $12. Details

Fri., Apr. 12-Sat., Apr. 13, 8-10 p.m. - Experience contemporary dance performances from David Appel and Mar Undag & Elliott Keller at Green Space. Details

Sat., Apr. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Join Gantry Kids & Teens for an open house to learn all about active summer camp programs for kids and teens. Details

Sat., Apr. 13, 3-5 p.m. - NYCE (New York Collage Ensemble) invites you to an afternoon of collaging, connections and coffee at Zaruma Gold Coffee LIC. Details

Weds., Apr. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Celebrate Earth Day at LaGuardia Community College's annual festival featuring environmental groups, games, activities, raffles, snacks, and more. Details

Weds., Apr. 17, 4-7 p.m. - Learn about the MTA's Queens Bus Network Redesign Project and give your feedback at a pop-up at Queens Plaza South and 28th Street, on the southwest corner of the intersection. Details

LIC Neighborhood Plan Town Hall Meeting - Apr. 15

Mon., Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Attend the second Town Hall Meeting to continue to workshop draft community recommendations for the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan. Please come speak with City Agency staff, share insights, and shape our neighborhood's future together. The Town Hall will be held in-person at Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement Queensbridge Community Center Gym (10-25 41st Avenue). RSVP here

Long Island City Partnership to Host 19th Annual Real Estate Breakfast

“The LIC Real Estate Breakfast remains a cornerstone event running parallel to Long Island City’s remarkable progress” - David Brause, Moderator & President, Brause Realty

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Real Estate Breakfast - Next Week!

This year’s theme, "LIC’s Evolution: Navigating Urban Transformation," continues the tradition of exploring the state of the neighborhood and the challenges and opportunities that underpin its status.

Panel:

• David Brause, President, Brause Realty and Chairman, LIC BID (Moderator)
• Erica Desai, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, CityPickle
• Amy Hau, Director, The Noguchi Museum
• Evan Obsatz, CEO & Principal, Butterfield Market
• John Silviano, Principal, Barone Management

Businesses: Register 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.

See Renderings of the New Pedestrian Roadway on the Queensboro Bridge

"One of the busiest bridges in the city is finally getting the renovations it needs."

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Jon Lehrer Dance Company

JLDC is an internationally touring, professional dance company based in Queens, NY. Under the direction of Jon Lehrer, who grew up in Flushing, this dynamic and supremely physical company is comprised of 8 dancers who embody Jon's signature blend of artistry, athleticism, and entertainment - keeping audiences on the edge of their seats worldwide. Started in 2007 in Buffalo, Jon brought JLDC back home to Queens in 2019.

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New Grant Announced to Help Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) this week launched a new grant to support small businesses and commercial properties in New York City floodplains become more resilient in the face of natural disasters. The BPREP Risk Assessment and Grant Program offers a free, one-on-one resiliency assessment to help businessesand commercial properties identify vulnerabilities, and provides to eligible applicants an accompanying grant of up to $5,000 to strengthen their infrastructure with items like generators, fire and flood-proof storage, and flood barriers. Learn more and apply here

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