LIC Springs! 2023 Recap

LICP's signature free community block festival, LIC Springs!, returned for its tenth year on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The event took place on Vernon Boulevard and featured local businesses and organizations from all around LIC.

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and joined us! A special thank you to our event partners, participating businesses and everyone else who helped make LIC Springs! happen.

Spotlight on Multisweet

May is Small Business Month and AAPI Heritage Month! Please join us to show some love and support to the small businesses that keep Long Island City running. Amber Zhao is the owner of Multisweet at 21-52 44th Drive, which specializes in both authentic and modern Chinese desserts, bringing a taste of home to LIC. 

“I'm from China originally and I came to New York for my master's degree in 2017. The first place I lived when I came to NYC was Long Island City. I really like this neighborhood and I chose to have my business here because I feel that people here are very open-minded towards different cultures and they appreciate different kinds of food and diversity and also it's safe compared to other neighborhoods in NYC.“ Details

LIC Happenings

May 24 - Bring your pooch to the Dog Beauty Pageant Spring Formal at The Baroness. Details

May 31 - Network with LGBTQ+ and allied business professionals and entrepreneurs at LaGuardia Community College's 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening. Details

June 6 - Join LICP for a networking night at Aloft Hotel to kick Summer off to a great start. Meet businesses and community neighbors over drinks and light bites. Details

June 14 - Learn about how you can support young LIC scholars from iMentor and Deputy Queens Borough President Ebony Young. Details

LIC Summer Camps

Countdown to Summer!

LIC Parents: Still looking for summer plans for your kids? Not to worry, LIC is home to a bevy of experiences for little ones, ranging from camps to special lessons. Keep reading, and sign up soon:

Art Strong - Art camp | Ages 4-10 yrs

City Gan - Preschool camp | Ages 18 months-5 yrs

Court 16 - Tennis camp | Ages 5-13+ yrs

Cucala Dance Company - Dance camp | Ages 4-12 yrs

Dynasty Breaking - Breakdancing camp | Ages 6+ yrs

Gantry Kids & Teens - Outdoor camp | Grades 1-5

Industry Gymnastics - Gymnastics camp | Ages 5+ yrs

LIC School of Ballet - Ballet camp | Ages 2-10 yrs

Little Ones - Educational camp | Ages 2-6 yrs

LIC Youth Soccer Academy - Soccer camp | Ages 6-11 yrs

PLAYDAY - Creative camp | Ages 5+ yrs

QBK Sports - Beach volleball camp | Ages 9-16 yrs

Sing LIC - Private singing lessons for both children and adults

Snapology - STEAM camp | Ages 5+ yrs (use code LICP10 for 10% off - code expires June 1)

Socceroof - Soccer/sports camp | Ages 3-14 yrs

Soccer Shots - Soccer camp | Ages 2-8 yrs

Tiger J Taekwondo - Taekwondo camp | Ages 5+ yrs

LIC YMCA - Day camp + specialty camps | Ages 3-14 yrs

Banners are Back! - Deadline May 26

The LICP street pole banner campaign returns! The new banners feature a return to our original logo and color scheme, with crisscrossed lines symbolizing the dynamic mixed-use nature of LIC, and greens and blues representing LIC's parks, waterfront and buildings.

Interested in purchasing a banner for your company? Email Sierra Brown at sbrown@licpartnership.org to learn more. Supply is limited. 

MTA Customers Count Survey - Deadline May 28

The MTA is conducting the Spring 2023 MTA Customers Count Survey to help improve service for all MTA customers. Below is a link allowing you to give your opinion on whichever MTA service you use – Subway, Buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, or Access-A-Ride Services. If you would like to be entered into a drawing to win one of forty $50 OMNY gift cards, please provide your contact information after finishing the survey. 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