LIC Update: July 12, 2023 - Manhattanhenge, Community News, Summer Performances

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LIC Update: July 12, 2023

Manhattanhenge: See It in LIC - July 12 & 13

The LIC Waterfront continues to be one of the best places in the city to take in "Manhattanhenge," the twice-annual event when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the east-west streets of the main street grid of Manhattan. The next dates for Manhattanhenge in Long Island City are July 12 and 13. The sun will set at approximately 8:20 p.m., when it will align perfectly with the east-west streets of Manhattan. Read more from LIC Post's Czarinna Andres here.

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LIC Happenings

Thursday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. - Enjoy the flavors of Puglia, with a decadent, multi-course menu by Chef Simone Venturini paired with Tormaresca wines at Levante. Details

Friday, July 14, 7 p.m. - New York Irish Center and Blarney Star Productions present Danny O'Mahony, one of Ireland's leading button accordionists, accompanied by Scottish-born singer, guitarist and bouzouki player Alan Murray. Details

Friday-Sunday, July 14-16 - Visit Remix Market NYC, a furniture resale store, for its Beat the Heat, Take a Seat sale, featuring 30% off all seating. Details

Saturday, July 15, 4 p.m.-Midnight - The Inoki Presents tech-house party makes its way to LIC featuring DJ sets from Wassu, SunrYse, Tommylogik & Koumby at the Boro Hotel rooftop. Details

Sunday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. - Free monthly standup comedy show at Focal Point Beer Co (Formerly ICONYC brewery). Details

All Things Murray's Cheese

Join Murray’s Cheese Bar (28-30 Jackson Ave) for a week of French favorites in celebration of Bastille Day (July 14). Stop by for free samples of French-inspired bites, now through Friday, July 14. Vote for your favorite for 10% off and a chance to win a selection of French cheeses.

National Mac and Cheese Day - July 14

Murray’s Cheese is celebrating National Mac and Cheese Day this Friday, July 14. Stop in from 2-6 p.m. for free mac and cheese samples, plus enjoy their small classic mac for only $6. Details

City of Water Day 2023 - July 15

Hunters Point Park Conservancy is partnering with the Newtown Creek Alliance, the North Brooklyn Community Boathouse, and the Queens Public Library to celebrate City of Water Day. City of Water Day is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.

Enjoy free community boating from 12-4 p.m. from the kayak launch in Hunters Point South Park (map). There will be a marine life exploration table highlighting animals and other life found in the creek, and information about the park's restored wetlands. The Hunters Point Branch of the Queens Public Library will provide a kid and adult friendly education program from 12-2 p.m. focused on the river and creek.

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NYC Restaurant Week Reservations Now Open - Visit Four Restaurants in LIC

Book now! Four LIC eateries are participating in this summer's NYC Restaurant Week, taking place July 24-August 20. Enjoy limited-time special prix-fixe menus from the following:

LIC Partnership Networking Night - August 9

Mingle with fellow LIC business and community leaders at Five Iron Golf. Learn about upcoming programming and events, while enjoying simulated golf, light bites and drinks.

Five Iron Golf

22-43 Jackson Avenue

August 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

LICP and LIC BID Members: $15

Non-Members: $30

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LIC in the News

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LICP Member Spotlight

Soccer Shots Queens Northwest

Soccer Shots is a community-driven organization that aims to make a lasting impact on the families it serves, on and off the field. Soccer Shots is an introductory soccer program for children 2-8 years old, with a focus on character development.

The Soccer Shots curriculum is aligned with the NY Early Learning Guidelines and is age appropriate. Soccer Shots works with daycares, schools, private events, and public parks to bring programming to the community.

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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

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Photo of the Week

Here's an encore of awe-inspiring sparks that lit up the Fourth of July sky in LIC last week! 🎆

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