The City Island Chamber of Commerce (CICC) was established more than 100 years ago to unite the businesses of City Island.

Today, just a half hour from midtown in Manhattan in New York City, those businesses include unique shops and spaces, restaurants with delicious seafood and cuisine from around the world, galleries, antique stores, cafes, and service enterprises.

2026 Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
September 19 & 20
11 AM to 7 PM

Featuring our Annual Clam Chowder Contest on Sunday, September 20, at 2 PM in Hawkins Park.

Download vendor application.

Behind the Business

Making Sure You Feel ‘At Home’

“This was the best decision I’ve made in 20+ years in real estate – coming to City Island,” says Cecilia Norbert of Direct Choice Realty on City Island. Learn more about Cecilia and her business in this City Island Chamber “Behind the Business” profile.

Working For Smiles: City Island Dental

As we end March ~ when we celebrated “National Dentist Day” ~ a spotlight on City Island’s dentist, Dr. Richard Rosen, and his team.

Finding Family at Amadiz Cigars

As you enter Amadiz Cigars, a light lingering smell of cigar smoke wafts through the air, and the sweet sounds of light jazz sail along with it. A family feeling permeates the air as well…

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CICC Member Directory

Best of the Bronx

#VoteCityIsland for Best of the Bronx 2026

In the 2026 “Best of the Bronx” program, 31 City Island Chamber member businesses have received nominations in 46 categories.

City Island Businesses Win 36 “Best of the Bronx” Awards

Nominated in 60 categories for the “Best of the Bronx,” City Island Chamber of Commerce (CICC) member businesses captured 36 wins. Read more about the wins for those 18 City Island Chamber members.

#VoteCityIsland for “Best of the Bronx” in 2025

Vote for City Island businesses as “Best of the Bronx” for 2025 by clicking on links in this article. These businesses will also have QR codes on posters on site, starting in June, for you to scan and vote.

Learn more about “Best of the Bronx” nominees and winners on City Island…

News and Events

‘Savor the Bronx’ City Island Style! July 6 to 12, 2026

City Island is delighted to participate in ‘Savor the Bronx’ (Bronx Restaurant Week) from Monday, July 6 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, featuring specials at 11 City Island restaurants.

City Island Chamber Welcomes 22 Businesses Since 2023

Since 2023, 22 businesses have opened or re-opened storefronts or service locations on City Island, joining the City Island Chamber of Commerce during those years. This includes longstanding and off-Island businesses who became part of the Chamber in order to serve the City Island community.