Looking to get rid of your christmas tree? Join NYC Parks and the NYC Department of Sanitation in recycling your tree into wood chips at one of these LIC drop-off points:

Queensbridge Park, Vernon Blvd. and Queensbridge Park Greenway

(drop-off only)

Windmill Community Garden, 39-22 29th St., between 39th and 40th Aves.

(drop off only)

Hunter's Point South Park, 51st Ave. and Center Blvd.

(chipping site)

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Nominate Your Favorite Queens Pizzeria - Celebration Feb. 9

The Queens Chamber of Commerce (LICP Member) will celebrate National Pizza Pie Day on February 9. In preparation for that day, they are creating an inaugural Queens Best Pizza competition and are now taking nominations for the best pizzerias in Queens. Nominees will be entered into an online vote to determine the pinnacle of pizza in the World's Borough. For more information, please contact George Hadjiconstantinou at ghadji@queenschamber.org or (718) 898-8500 x 171.

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Legends of LIC - "Whose Dog Are You?"

By Bob Singleton, Executive Director, Greater Astoria Historical Society (LICP Member)

New York in 1900 was a tough place for a mutt. A street waif was constantly dodging wagons and horses, tolerating children’s taunts and the growls of filthy curs. Food was a scrap of meat from carrion found in the gutter. A glimmer of contentment gleaned from the gnawing of a bone that fell off a truck. So it was no surprise that when a woman patted him on the head, he followed her onto a ferryboat and on to the warmth of a train car in Long Island City. Read more here.

Arts & Culture Happenings

Jan. 17-Feb. 28: Register for a free Spanish-language photography program for adults (16 and older) at The Noguchi Museum. Details

Jan. 21: Attend the opening reception for LICP Member Artego's new group art show "(So) Happy Together." Details

Through Jan. 22: Last chance to visit LICP Member Museum of the Moving Image's Living with The Walking Dead exhibition. Details

Where To Eat In Long Island City

Check out this roundup of LIC eateries from Philly Bite Magazine, including Casa Enrique, John Brown Smokehouse, Tournesol, Adda and Mu Ramen.

Jan. 5: How to Get Into a Startup Accelerator?

Featuring Tristen Bel, Program Director at Urban-X. Details

Jan. 10: Setting up the Corporate Structure for your Tech Startup.

Featuring Sarah A. Besson, Associate at Couch White LLP. Details

Jan. 10: Ready, Set, Go!

Featuring Thomas Farrell and Roy Pellicano. Details