Laura Rothrock, a noted economic development strategist, will join Long Island City Partnership as its new president, starting September 6. She will also serve as the executive director of the Long Island City Business Improvement District, which is managed by LICP.

“I have advocated for New York City’s diverse neighborhoods and organizations for the majority of my career, so this opportunity comes as a full-circle moment,” Laura said. “I believe in the power of business improvement districts to advance opportunities across industry sectors and enliven neighborhoods for residents, visitors and workers. Long Island City is one of the most dynamic communities in the nation and I look forward to leveraging my experience to create measurable impact for those we serve.”

Read more here.

New York City Council Member Julie Won is running a Back to School Backpack Drive to support neighborhood kids/teens in advance of the school year. Donate by August 31 and help her office reach its goal of collecting 1,000 new or lightly worn backpacks. School supplies are also accepted.

Deadline: Wednesday, August 31

Drop off Locations:

New York Irish Center (LICP Member), 10-40 Jackson Ave. #3

Sunnyside Community Services (LICP Member), 43-31 39th St.

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Join JACX&CO for a movie themed trivia night! Test your knowledge of films from categories like Disney, Classics, Superhero, Comedy, Summer Blockbuster and more. Snack on delicious bites from eight unique vendors and sip on refreshing cocktails from The Bar at JACX&CO while you and your team tackle each trivia round.

August 24, 5:30-7 p.m.

JACX&CO, 28-17 Jackson Ave.

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Culture Lab LIC (LICP Member) continues its free live music outdoor concert series Thursday-Sunday with performances from Bright Dog Red, Harmony with Hunter, Zoo Berries, Night of the Living Funk, Square Won, Darkness Rising and Robert Whaley.

August 25-28

Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave.

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The Central Business District (CBD) Tolling Program, commonly known as Congestion Pricing, would create a toll for vehicles that enter or remain in Manhattan's most congested areas. Join one of the many upcoming public hearings on the proposed program to learn how it would impact motorists across the city.

August 25-31

Virtual

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Artist and urban planner Cara Mitchell leads an interactive mapping workshop at MoMA PS1 (LICP Member). Participants are invited to contribute to a series of community-archived maps of Long Island City’s past, present, and future. Come prepared with stories about neighborhood heroes, local tips, and gathering places in Long Island City that you wish more people knew about.

August 27, 2-5 p.m.

MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave.

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LICP Member Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)'s Entrepreneurship Assistance Center has launched its annual 10-week business training course. Students will receive the tools, framework, and mindset training to evaluate their business model from 9 different aspects and how to be flexible and adapt based on their market's needs.

September 29-December 13

Virtual

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Aura Physical Therapy is a private wellness-based physical therapy practice located in LIC. It is a boutique studio specializing in pilates rehabilitation, manual treatment, women's health, strength & conditioning and preventative wellness. Its team is diverse in experience and treats everything from low back pain, neck pain, temporomandibular disorders, pre/postnatal care and much more.

Join Aura Physical Therapy for a 75-minute physical therapy evaluation and receive 50% off on your first pilates rehabilitation session. Details

August 5-Sept 4: Museum of the Moving Image (LICP Member) screens 70mm films with big, bright images and rich sounds. Learn more here.

August 26: MoMA PS1 (LICP Member) concludes its Summer Fridays series with DJ sets in the Courtyard, presented free with Museum admission. Learn more here.

August 26: Be Here Events and Haus of Art present A Weekend at the Haus of Art. Learn more here.

August 27: Umu Igbo Unite Tristate Chapter hosts its 6th Annual BBQ/New Yam Festival at Queensbridge Park. Learn more here.

August 27: Queensboro Dance Festival hosts performances at Queensbridge Park. Learn more here.

August 28: Baroness Bar hosts a drag bingo. Learn more here.

August 28: Scenery Roof hosts Andre Power Presents: Link Up. Learn more here.

August 28: Guitarist Yoev Eshed hosts a jam session at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. Learn more here.

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