LIC Happenings

Weds., Mar. 27, 7-9 p.m. - Finback LIC's free-to-play monthly trivia night hosted by Niko Krommydas returns with prizes for the top three teams. Details

Thurs., Mar. 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - LICP President Laura Rothrock joins a panel of distinguished business district leaders at the Commercial Observer and REBNY's 4th Annual Future of NY Forum. Save $50 with code FNYSPEAKER24. Details

Fri., Mar. 29-Apr. 1, 8:30-3:30 p.m. - This Easter weekend, hop into the future with Snapology LIC's exclusive Robotics Day Camp combining the spirit of Easter with the thrill of robotics and coding. Details

Fri., Mar. 29, 8:30 p.m. - Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment with Combover Comedy at Otis & Finn Barbershop. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Renew Queens presents the free Queens Easter Festival with carnival games, age-specific egg hunts, face painting, live entertainment and more. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Join Brooklyn Boulders for an Easter egg hunt egg-stravaganza with hidden prizes in eggs around the gym. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 12-4 p.m. - Sell Book Culture LIC your gently-used books for cash or store credit at their book buyback event. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 8-10 p.m. - Find your match at CityPickle LIC's singles mixer and pickleball party with activities on and off the court, open play, and drink specials all night. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. - Enjoy a Celine Dion birthday sing-along with karaoke, special guests and more at The Huntress Bar. Details

Sat., Mar. 30, 9-11 p.m. - Culture Lab LIC presents Noir Nights: An evening of burlesque and vintage vibes. Details

Through Thurs., Apr. 4 - Sunnyside Shines presents the 12th annual Sunnyside Restaurant Week, with over 50 of the neighborhood’s exceptional restaurants offering dining deals to showcase Sunnyside’s thriving food scene, all at an approachable price point. Details

LICP President Laura Rothrock Honored at Local Events

Real Estate Breakfast - Apr. 16

LICP's annual Real Estate Breakfast is the premiere event in western Queens for leaders in real estate, finance, and the community. Mark your calendars and join us for an enlightening discussion on the latest projects shaping Long Island City.

Panel:

• David Brause, President, Brause Realty and Chairman, LIC BID (Moderator)
• Erica Desai, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, CityPickle
• Amy Hau, Director, The Noguchi Museum
• Evan Obsatz, CEO & Principal, Butterfield Market
• John Silviano, Principal, Barone Management

Save the Date: LIC Springs - May. 18

LIC Springs! is a community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live music, dance and performances, plus interactive lessons, art, fitness classes, outdoor dining, pop-up activities, games and more. The event is free and open to the public.

LIC-based businesses and organizations are invited to register with a free activity for the community. Visit licqns.com/LICSprings for more information about how to register.

McNulty Outdoors

McNulty Outdoors has been caring for gardens in New York City since 1985. They have been a part of the evolution of Long Island City. McNulty Outdoors specializes in urban garden installations, maintenance and seasonal color. Their trucks are a familiar site in the neighborhood, and owner Bob McNulty is a Queens native. Learn more

Happy Women's History Month from LICP!

Check us out on Instagram to discover some of LIC's women-owned businesses.

Do you run a woman-owned business in LIC? Let us know

Queens M/WBE Borough Forum - Apr. 4

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of M/WBEs, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the 2024 M/WBE Borough Forum on April 4. This event will connect certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to government contracting opportunities, educate and recruit non-certified firms about M/WBE certification and how to get started, and highlight resources available for both certified and non-certified minority and women-owned businesses. Register here

1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge - Deadline May. 12

If your business has up to 100 employees and is located within the New York Metro area, then you’re eligible to apply to the 1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge. Tell 1010 WINS what you will do with the winning $10K by relaunching, rebuilding, or expanding your business or organization. Apply today at www.1010wins.com/challenge

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