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LIC Update: November 10, 2021
Looking for a way to commemorate Veteran's Day? Check out this list from Time Out New York highlighting experiences across the city.
Featured Updates
Reminder: Tulip Planting Day with LICP - Nov 11
Join LICP and community volunteers as we plant 15,000 tulips bulbs in 90 tree pits across our Business Improvement District. Want to give us a hand? Contact Angel Hart, Senior Manager of BID Operations, at ahart@licpartnership.org. Few spots remain. The volunteer day takes place Thursday, November 11, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Meet up location provided with RSVP. More here.
Sunnyside Community Services Hosts Jazz Concert - Nov 13
LICP Member Sunnyside Community Services hosts its first public, in-person event since the pandemic. The concert, presented by New Music Horizons, features classical composer David Shenton and jazz composer Mark Wade. The event is free and takes place on Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. First-come, first-served. Learn more here.
NYCxDesign Day LIC - Nov 13


NYCxDESIGN’s Self-Guided Journeys comes to LIC, featuring behind-the-scenes looks at Stickbulb, The Up Studio, Eventscape, Hunter’s Point South Park, Krypton Neon and The Ancient Glacier Rock at 12th Street. Short studio presentations will occur this Saturday, November 13 at 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm. Register here.
'Network for Success' with the Queens Chamber of Commerce - Nov 16
LICP Member the Queens Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking night for Queens' brokers, bankers, attorneys and other professionals close to the borough's real estate market. Expect conversations around evictions, moratoriums, 1031 exchanges and landlord relief. A complimentary beverage and appetizers will be served. The event takes place at Shi (4720 Center Blvd) on Tuesday, November 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. RSVP here.
All the Queens Houses -
Nov 17
Sunnyside-based architect and artist Rafael Herrin-Ferri hosts a discussion and Q&A covering his photo book All the Queens Houses. From 2013-2020, Herrin-Ferri conducted a block-by-block photo survey of every neighborhood in the borough, from Astoria to Auburndale, Long Island City to Laurelton, and College Point to Far Rockaway. The virtual event takes place on Wednesday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society. Register and learn more here.
New Member Spotlight: Hunters Point Studios
New LICP Member Hunters Point Studios is a co-working space conveniently located in Long Island City. The studio offers co-working spaces, private offices for large and small teams, and dedicated desks and meeting rooms.

Join Hunters Point Studios for an Open House Lunch on Wednesday, November 17, 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Address: 51-02 21st St. 4th floor Long Island City, 11101.

Email membership@hunterspointstudios.com to RSVP and receive a free co-working day. You can also visit www.hunterspointstudios.com/en or call 646-389-0118 to learn more about the space.
Report Abandoned Outdoor Dining Structures
NYC Small Business Services (SBS) is collecting information on abandoned outdoor dining structures in order to help its City agency partners target removal efforts. You can help by fill out this form with details on setups that are no longer in use.
CBS News Highlights Homeless Issue in Dutch Kills
Dutch Kills Civic Association leadership, along with other community members, were interviewed recently on CBS News where they addressed concerns regarding the influx of homeless shelters in the neighborhood. Watch the entire segment here.
Free Upgrade to New Energy-Efficient Lights
LICP Member Con Edison is offering incentives that cover 100% of the materials and installation costs for high-efficiency lighting, ballasts, and fixtures – including LED case lighting, linear LED overhead lighting, controls for walk- in refrigerators, and other measures.

For more information on incentives visit here or call 1-877-870- 6118. You can also contact Osagie Oafe at oafe@licpartnership.org
NYC CoolRoofs Installs Energy-Saving Rooftops
NYC CoolRoofs is a City initiative that provides local jobseekers with training and work experience installing energy-saving reflective rooftops that reduce building energy consumption and citywide greenhouse gas emissions. NYC CoolRoofs offers cool roof installations at no cost or low cost to select buildings (does not include paint). The program has covered more than 10 million square feet of rooftops since 2009. Qualify? Learn more here.
LIC in the News
Impacted By Hurricane Ida? Help is Available
Many businesses are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ida, especially in Western Queens which was particularly hard-hit. Here are a number of resources if you were affected:

LIC Partnership/BID Assistance

Have you seen damage — especially if looks dangerous — along LIC's major thoroughfares? If so, please send an email to Dana Leventhal, our BID Operations and Retail Support Manager, at dleventhal@licpartnership.org. Inclusion of pictures and/or videos of damage is helpful so that we can quickly assess the problem and connect you with the appropriate services.

311

Call 311 for Assistance with flooding, tree removal and fallen trees on city property.

NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

SBS has released guidance for local businesses and organizations claiming post-storm insurance assistance and encourages the following steps:
 
  • Immediately contact your insurance company or broker/agent.
  • Carefully read your insurance policy to understand what losses are covered.
  • Take photographs or a video of the damaged areas and assets to help with your claim.
  • Don’t remove any damaged property until the insurance adjuster has assessed the damage and made an official report.
  • Make only those repairs necessary to prevent any further damage; if you make permanent repairs unauthorized by the insurance company, they may not be covered.
  • Keep all receipts for repairs and temporary business expenses.
  • To help establish the value of your claim, prepare a detailed inventory of all damaged or destroyed property (item, quantity, date of purchase, cost at purchase, age, and estimated replacement cost), along with your pre-loss photographs.
  • Accompany the adjuster to point out damage during the inspection.
  • If the settlement offered by the insurance company seems unfair, contact the New York State Insurance Department by visiting www.dfs.ny.gov.
  • If the insurance company denies any part of your claim, get the denial in writing, and keep copies.
  • Always contact your insurance company and claims adjuster any time you find additional damage not previously reported.

Still have questions? Call the SBS hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), or visit its website here.
COVID-19 Updates
Key to NYC: Conflict Resolution for Businesses. These resources will help you understand how to de-escalate potential conflict:

  • See short guide on resolution tips for businesses and workers here.
  • For training on conflict resolution, see here
  • For information about mediation for an ongoing issue or conflict between a neighborhood resident and a business, go here.
  • To dispute a penalty, see here.
 
The NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus program incentivizes community- and faith-based organizations to encourage members of their neighborhoods to get vaccinated by awarding $100 for each person they refer who gets their first vaccine at a City-run site. When a person makes an appointment ahead of time or walks up, they can select the organization that referred them to get vaccinated. Once the person receives their first dose, the referral organization will be credited $100, up to a total of $20,000.For more information, see here

The SBA announced changes to the COVID EIDL, effective on September 9:
 
  • Loan amount increased: The SBA increased the loan limit from $500,000 to $2 Million.
  • Extended Deferred Payment Period: Businesses do not have to make payment until 24 months after loan origination.
  • 30 Day Exclusivity period: The SBA will implement a 30-day period of approving and disbursing funds for loans of $500,000 or less. Loans of over $500,000 or more will start to be disbursed on October 8.
  • Use of funds has extended to include prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt.
 
For more information, see here. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Osagie Afe at oafe@licpartnership.org
Photo of the Week
Photo via @linnetteishere


Congrats to all who participated in last weekend's 50th NYC Marathon, and to @linnetteishere who finished, and showed some LIC pride along the way.

Use #SupportLICLocal or 
#LICLocal on Instagram or Twitter to submit your photo of the week!
Thank you to our 2021 Annual Sponsors