Long Island City Partnership

LIC BID Annual Meeting & Retail Showcase
2016-09-28 04:30 - 07:00 (America/New_York)
We are excited to announce that this year’s Annual Meeting for the Business Improvement District (BID) will be followed by a reception and retail showcase, to highlight past successes and recent announcements for retail in the BID area.
Please register for the Annual Meeting below, which will also allow you access to the reception. Registration is for all parts of the evening program, as shown in the agenda. And as always, please remember if you are a property owner, business owner or resident in the BID to register so that you can vote at the Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

Summer Networking Night at Anable Basin
2016-07-20 17:00 - 19:00
Thank you to all who joined us at our Summer Networking Night at Anable Basin! 150+ businesses from all over LIC came to network, soak in the sun and take in spectacular views of Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. Special thanks to Annual Networking Night Sponsor Modern Spaces, Event Sponsor Astoria Bank, Media Sponsor The Queens Courier and our host Anable Basin Sailing for the wonderful food and drinks.

LIC Summit: Ideas and Impacts
2016-06-21 08:00 - 14:00
Hundreds of business leaders, city and state officials, LIC stakeholders and residents gathered on Tuesday, June 21st at the Museum of the Moving Image for the Long Island City Partnership’s third annual LIC Summit:, Ideas and Impacts. Co-hosted for the third year in a row by Modern Spaces and The Queens Courier, the summit featured a series of panels that addressed topics ranging from the next wave of development to LIC as an evolving fashion district. The day-long summit kicked off with remarks from the hosts and a special preview of the Partnership’s new comprehensive plan for Long Island City. The plan, which evolved from surveying over 500 businesses and local industry-specific focus groups, addresses recommendations for policy, investment and transportation issues in Long Island City. The LIC Summit’s keynote panel, moderated by Long Island City Partnership President Elizabeth Lusskin, tackled the topic of growth, addressed job creation in LIC and touched on the industries slated to bring the most opportunity to the area. Keynote panelists included: Maria Torres-Springer, president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation; Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of Partnership for New York City; and Howard Zemsky, president, CEO and commissioner of Empire State Development. Carl Weisbrod, NYC Department of City Planning & NYC City Planning Commission, delivered a keynote address to close the Summit in the afternoon. Additional panels during the Summit covered topics like the growing workforce in Long Island City and the evolution of the neighborhood’s transit.

LIC Springs!
2016-05-14 12:00 - 17:00
Thousands of local community members recently attended the Long Island City Partnership’s third annual LIC Springs! community block festival on Vernon Boulevard, between 50th Avenue and 46th Avenue. Attendees took part in day of free, fun-for-all activities and outdoor dining hosted by local LIC restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, artists and community organizations. “The LIC Springs! block party is a great occasion to bring our community together for a day of family-friendly fun that showcases everything LIC has to offer,” said Elizabeth Lusskin, President of the LIC Partnership. “The event featured a mix of restaurants, cultural institutions, community groups and artists that reflected the diverse talent and offerings of LIC. I thank our block ambassadors, NYC DOT and New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer for underwriting the event, New York State Senator Michael Gianaris for joining us, all of our local elected officials and all of our participants and attendees for contributing to yet another fantastic festival.” Highlights from the day’s activities included: the creation of a web made from recycled materials with Materials for the Arts, spaghetti and gelato eating contests courtesy of Manducatis Rustica, interactive rowing experiences with Row New York, photo opportunities with Mr. Met, obstacle courses by LIC Kids Gymnastics and the painting of a mural with 7Train Murals. Live musical and dance performances at the event showcased talent from LIC and Queens-based artists and cultural institutions, including: Joffrey Queens, Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, Variations Theater Group, Jessica Lang Dance, Tiger J Taekwondo, Thalia Spanish Theatre, New York Stage of Mind, Martinez Dance Studios, and Queensboro Dance Festival.

11th Annual Real Estate Breakfast
2016-04-06 08:00 - 10:00
Close to 300 LIC business and community members joined us for our 11th Annual Real Estate Breakfast at The Learning Center at Con Edison. The event featured a panel of prominent leaders in the Real Estate community. Special thanks to David Brause from Brause Realty Inc for moderating and our esteemed speakers Shibber Khan from Criterion Group Steve Klein from Brickman, Paul Neuman from Neuman’s Kitchen – Events & Catering and Ravi Patel from The Ravel Hotel part of Ravel Management Group. Guests enjoyed catering by Con Edison, as well as a delectable spread provided by Neuman’s Kitchen. LIC Partnership thanks all of our Annual and Event Sponsors, as well as media partners Queens Courier and Queens Tribune for their support, and everyone who made this year a sold out success!

Networking Night at Spaces
2016-03-02 17:00 - 19:00
Nearly 100 LIC business and community members came out to meet and mingle at Spaces — the brand new co-working facility that launched their first U.S. location right here in Long Island City at the Falchi Building. The event featured many partners also located in the creative commercial hub. Guests enjoyed latin-inspired bites by Don Tapas NYCs, open Monday through Friday for lunch, serving up a special ceviche on Fridays. Astoria Distilling Company created a special “Partnership Perk” cocktail crafted with Queens Courage New York Old Tom Gin gin, also available at Proof+Gauge, the distilling company’s tasting room. Ride sharing service Lyft was on hand to help guests get set up and ready to ride. Nearby food manufacturer Eleni’s New York sent guests home with Painted Heart sweet treats. LIC Partnership thanks Annual Networking Night Sponsor, Modern Spaces, as well as media partner Queens Courier for their support, and everyone who came out to celebrate!
