Our 2024 LIC Summit took place on Tuesday, October 8 at Museum of the Moving Image and brought together 300+ attendees for a variety of panels and conversations that showcased why LIC continues to be one of NYC's most dynamic neighborhoods. We thank our speakers, sponsors, and event partners for a successful event. View the photo album here.

Hundreds Attend 10th LIC Summit at Museum of the Moving Image

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Arts & Culture

Thurs., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. - See "The After Wife," a new play about a woman who disappeared and her robot replacement by Sophie McIntosh, at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Details

Thursdays Oct. 10-31, 7:30 p.m. - Experience classic Asian horror movie nights at Lately Café Bar & Bistro - free entry with food/drink purchase. Details

Tues., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. - See actor and artist David Samuel's solo show about growing up the eldest son in an immigrant Habesha (Ethiopian/Eritrean) household in the DMV at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Details

MoMA PS1 Neighbor Night

Mon., Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. - Join MoMA PS1 for a special fall evening in the courtyard to celebrate LIC. Co-hosted by Council Member Julie Won, the event offers after-hours access to new exhibitions by Sohrab Hura, Enzo Camacho & Ami Lien, Jasmine Gregory, and the Studio Museum in Harlem Artists in Residence. The evening includes music by Record Room, gallery talks, building tours, art-making activities, and refreshments provided by local LIC-based businesses. Plus, bring the little ones for a family activity workshop led by members of Teen Art Salon. To celebrate the closing of "Little Manila Queens: Mabuhay!," Jaclyn Reyes of Little Manila Queens Bayanihan Arts will give a talk in the gallery. Details

Other LIC Happenings

Thurs., Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Join Lodestar for its annual "Rooftop Conversations" event, where you can connect, explore opportunities, and engage in learning - all while enjoying a stunning 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

Thurs., Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. - Attend The Steven Spectrum Career Project's first-year celebration, bringing together the neurodivergent and Queens communities for drinks, dinner, and a silent auction at Tangra. Details

Looking for after-school programs for your young children? Check out the LIC YMCA's traditional after-school program (for 3-year-olds) and language arts after-school program (for 4-year-olds), featuring Japanese and American Sign Language (ASL).

Community Engagement

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

Thurs., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. - Join The New York City Council, Council Member Julie Won, and The Legal Aid Society for a ballot initiative educational event at Hunters Point Library. 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 Julie 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

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.
• 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.

SBS Business Support Event with the LIC BID - Oct. 22

Tues., Oct. 22, 1-4 p.m. - Come meet the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID) at our pop-up event designed to support local businesses. The SBS team is bringing the MOBI Van to LIC for four hours of free, on-the-spot business assistance. Whether you have questions, need help, or just want to connect, we’re here for you. Details

Free LinkNYC Ad Space for NYC Women-Owned Businesses

In celebration of National Women's Small Business Month, LinkNYC is offering FREE advertising space on their kiosks for NYC-based women-owned small businesses. Throughout October, women-owned small businesses across the five boroughs are eligible to amplify their messaging on four LinkNYC kiosks — free of charge — for 30 days. Learn more about this opportunity at a webinar on Thurs., Oct. 17, 12-1 p.m. 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