COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise especially among unvaccinated individuals. Beginning Monday, August 16, New York City will require proof of vaccination for customers and workers participating in "indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment and performances." Inspections and enforcement will begin the week of September 13. It is our understanding that the City will be issuing additional guidance on this mandate soon.

To show proof of vaccination, you can show your paper vaccination card, the Excelsior Pass and Excelsior Pass Plus, or the NYC COVID Safe app (Android | iOS). Anyone 12 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. Click here to find a vaccine site near you. Photo credit: The State of New York
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Dizzy's Club Set to Reopen for Live Performances
Lincoln Square’s—and New York’s—premier jazz club is reopening its doors this month for jazz lovers to enjoy in-person music sessions once again with panoramic...
Attend the 20th Precinct Sector A Build the Block 8.12.21
Do you have public safety concerns about the neighborhood? Do you want an update on current crime and traffic enforcement trends in the area, or hear about best...
A Unique Festival Brings Back Live Dance
Love dance? Then you won’t want to miss an unprecedented festival coming up this month as part of Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages. From Tuesday, August 17 to...
COVID-19 Dance Worker Narratives Project
Are you a dance performer or worker who is open to sharing your experience of the COVID-19 pandemic? Participate in the COVID-19 Dance Worker Narratives Project...
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Back to School Season at Vineyard Vines
NYPD School Safety Agent Exam Registration

TD Five Boro
Bike Tour 8.22.21
Robert at MAD:
Now Serving Brunch

Summer Specials at
Le Pain Quotidien
Late Summer Menu
at The Smith
Summer Menu
at Dig
Get Tickets to the 2021-22 Met Opera Season
Summer Streets
8.14.21
Lincoln Square BID
Events Calendar
COMMUNITY ALERTS
CDC Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals
As a reminder, the CDC has recommended that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in public indoor settings. Click here to learn more.
Beat the Heat This Week
With dangerously high temperatures in the forecast from today through Friday, August 13, NYC Emergency Management and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advise New Yorkers to take steps to beat the heat. Beginning today, cooling centers are open across the city. To find the nearest location, including hours of operation, call 311 or visit the City’s Cooling Center Finder. The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will also extend daily pool hours to 8:00pm from Wednesday, August 11 through Friday, August 13.
COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program Webinar
$800 million in grant funding is now available for eligible NY small businesses. Learn more about the NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program at webinars every Tuesday from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. RSVP for the next webinar on Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00pm here.
Upgrades Along 9th Avenue: 3rd Quarter Updates
The NYC Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) is managing a capital improvement project along 9th Avenue in the Hell’s Kitchen area. Click here to read the newsletter related to the current project work for the 3rd Quarter of 2021. 
Upcoming SBS Webinars
The NYC Department of Small Business Services is hosting a variety of free webinars on Business Planning and Operations and Marketing. Check them out here.