You are reading

Lusskin to Leave LIC Partnership Tuesday, Successor yet to Be Announced

Elizabeth Lusskin, the longtime president of the Long Island City Partnership, is stepping down from the organization on May 24 (Photo: LinkedIn)

May 20, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Elizabeth Lusskin, the longtime president of the Long Island City Partnership, is stepping down from the organization on May 24 to take on a new role at a state agency.

Lusskin has led the LIC Partnership since October 2013 and is leaving the organization to become the executive vice president of small business technology development at the Empire State Development.

The Partnership, which promotes business in the area, has not yet named her successor but is conducting a search for her replacement.

The organization is looking to have Lusskin’s successor take over the role this summer and will not fill the vacancy with an interim president in the intervening time, according to a spokesperson for the Partnership.

In a departing statement Thursday, Lusskin said it was the “greatest honor” to lead the organization.

“I am so proud of all we have accomplished over the last eight years both as a neighborhood and as an organization — and I can’t wait to see what comes next for both,” Lusskin said.

“This is a truly fabulous community, encompassing everything a true ‘city’ would require — from industry to culture to residential — and a diversity of people, sectors, and community leadership that is unparalleled.”

Lusskin is also stepping down from her role as executive director of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID), which is managed by the LIC Partnership.

She has shepherded the growth of the LIC Partnership and the LIC BID during her tenure. The organization has grown its budget, staff, membership and programming under her leadership at the same time that Long Island City’s influence in the city has grown.

Her achievements were recognized by many local leaders this week including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

“Liz Lusskin’s legacy in Long Island City is one of leadership, innovation and growth,” Richards said in a statement. “Queens is a stronger borough because of Liz’s time with the Long Island City Partnership.”

Maloney echoed those sentiments saying that Lusskin helped transform Long Island City into a bustling hub of arts, culture and business.

“I am thrilled she will be joining Empire State Development… and she will bring to New York State the same vision and ingenuity she has brought to Long Island City and Western Queens,” Maloney said in a statement.

In her new role, Lusskin will work with small businesses across New York State, where she will help them tap into loans, grants and incentive programs. She will also help entrepreneurs develop their businesses, as well as provide technical assistance programs for small business owners.

email the author: news@queenspost.com
No comments yet

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

May races in Queens: JFK Airport 5K, Forest Park trail classic and a Queensborough 5K

May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring weather before the summer heat sets in. From the Forest Park 4 Mile Road and Trail Classic to the festive Great Hawaiian Luau 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, these events offer more than just a workout—they foster community spirit and personal growth. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before lacing up and heading out. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, these May races offer a chance to challenge yourself and connect with others in motion.

Mayor Adams marks one year of ‘Padlock to Protect’ with pizza and progress in Queens

Mayor Eric Adams marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of the city’s “Operation Padlock to Protect” initiative at a pizzeria on the Rego Park and Middle Village border on Wednesday and touted the significant progress in shutting down more than 1,400 illegal smoke shops across the five boroughs and seizing more than $95 million in illegal product since last May.

“The city was fed up. We heard it at every town hall. This time last year, there were thousands of illegal smoke shops plaguing our city with unlicensed cannabis endangering our children,” Adams said. “One year later, we are proud to announce that we have turned the tide. Thanks to the tireless efforts by our city’s law enforcement officers, we’ve padlocked thousands of illegal shops and created safer streets for children and families. But we’re not stopping there.”