LIC Happenings

Thurs., Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m. - Step into the enchanting world of creativity at the opening of "Behind The Mask: The Art of Women Who Weld." at Culture Lab LIC. Details

Fri., Mar. 8, 4-6 p.m. - Join the opening reception for art exhibition "KaleidoFemina: Women in Bloom" at Zaruma Gold Coffee LIC. Details

Mar. 8-9, 8-10 p.m. - See modern dance performances from Grant Jacoby & Dancers and Althea Dance Company at Green Space. Details

Sun., Mar. 10, 12-2 p.m. - Register for an American Heart Association CPR/Choking Relief Class at Two the Moon. Details

Sun., Mar. 10, 3-5:30 p.m. - Paint and Sip Koi Fish with On the Easel at Focal Point Brewery. Details

All Month - Queens Together's Eats in Queens Restaurant Month (pictured) includes promotions from LIC-based restaurants 4747 LIC, Jungly, M. Wells, and Manducatis Rustica. Details

All Month - Murray's Cheese is celebrating Women's History Month by hosting demos featuring women-run creameries and more throughout the month. Details

Mentor a Local LIC Teen

Discover how you can mentor a local teen at Info Tech High School in LIC. It only takes three hours a month to make an impact on a young scholar’s life. iMentor holds weekly virtual orientations where you will have the opportunity to learn more about its students, mentoring best practices, and program model. Reach out to Rachel Hutt, senior volunteer recruitment manager, with any additional questions: rhutt@imentor.org

Local Artists Sought for Waterfront Mural

Frank Ottomanelli's LIC seeks visual artists for a major community mural project open to residents of Long Island City, artists based in the community, and all those who live or work in the borough of Queens. Frank Ottomanelli has already installed five sections, and now he’s looking for more art as he builds a roughly 11,000-square-foot, three-foot-high panorama that’ll wrap around his concession’s outside dining area in Hunter’s Point Park South. Learn more and apply here

Join Our Team: LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager

LIC Partnership seeks an LIC BID Operations and Retail Support Manager to support the work of the BID Department and increase our merchant engagement. This position will focus on assisting with day-to-day BID operations, such as helping manage the supplemental services contractors, with an additional focus on retail merchant assistance and engagement. This position will interact regularly with business owners, property owners, city agencies and other stakeholders, both in the field and via phone and virtual meetings. Details

TOMORROW: Exclusive Q&A with the NYC Hospitality Alliance - Mar. 7

Join us on Thursday, March 7, 10-11 a.m., for a special webinar with Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, who will share insights on critical issues facing the hospitality industry. The discussion will cover the latest developments of the Dining Out NYC program, along with essential topics such as temporary liquor licenses and tip credit management.

More information and registration here.

LICP President Laura Rothrock to be Honored at Dance Entropy Gala - Mar. 21

Honor Queens leaders, including LICP President Laura Rothrock, who are empowering the cultural, civic, and business communities in our borough for many years, at Dance Entropy's Arise Gala. Enjoy a night of live music, performance, food, refreshments and paddle raise in support of Dance Entropy's multitude of performance, educational and outreach programs. Register here

Save the Date: 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.

Visit licqns.com/REB2024 for more information.

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.

Legends of LIC - "She Had More Than 50 Cents"

By Bob Singleton, executive director, Greater Astoria Historical Society

"March marks Women's History Month, recognizing women's profound impact on history and society. In Long Island City, the legacy of modern healthcare owes much to the pioneering women who established its hospitals. St. John's Hospital in Hunters Point, initially staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and Astoria's Mt. Sinai Queens, founded through a woman's private funding campaign and later purchased by a couple to establish a maternity hospital, exemplify these influential contributions." Read on here

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Dining Out NYC Applications Now Open

Applications for Dining Out NYC, the City’s new permanent outdoor dining program, are now open! Restaurants that are actively participating in the temporary Open Restaurants program need to apply by August 3, 2024 in order to continue operating outdoor dining setups. Once their application is approved, outdoor dining setups will need to comply with the permanent Dining Out NYC design requirements within 30 days.

An online application, information about the new guidelines and resources available to help can be found at www.nyc.gov/diningoutnyc. Businesses can call 212-839-4500 with any questions.

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