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Partnership prevails! At our request, the NYC Departments of Transportation and Parks & Recreation teamed up to install new bike racks in Lincoln Square last week. The new racks replaced a tree pit that was empty for many years. Because Parks determined it could not accommodate another tree due to its proximity to the light pole, we suggested that they install bike racks instead. The next time you bike to Lincoln Square, you can lock your bike up on the new racks by Dante Park along Columbus Avenue between 63rd and 64th Street instead of on a light pole. | |
Every fall, New York City experiences a fitness frenzy on the first Sunday of November as thousands of athletes take part in the TCS New York City Marathon. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, November 5, with its path stretching from Staten Island all the way up to the Bronx and ending back down in Lincoln Square near Tavern on ... | |
Lincoln Square (Taylor’s Version) | |
Dear reader, if you’ve been paying attention to pop news lately, you probably know all too well that Taylor Swift is having an enchanted year. Set to have the biggest tour of all time, Swift has proved a mastermind of the entertainment industry by also releasing a concert film of The Eras Tour, which is now the number one concert film ... | |
Cure Your Ailments on Amsterdam with
Chateau Drug & Homecare
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On a cool October day, a man walked into Chateau Drug & Homecare at 181 Amsterdam Avenue (W 68th Street). The drugstore was pleasantly warm, with a customer or two perusing the aisles and three staff members standing at the ready to provide support. The man announced himself at the front counter and noted that ... | |
DOT Proposes New Rules for Dining Out NYC | |
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed NYC’s streets, with many restaurants opting to provide outdoor seating for safer dining. Given the popularity of the program, Mayor Adams signed a bill that created Dining Out NYC—the city’s outdoor dining program. Before the program is fully implemented next year, NYC Department of ... | |
Lose Yourself in Vast Landscapes at LIK | |
Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City? Stop by The Shops at Columbus Circle’s newest addition, LIK Fine Art Gallery, to see limited-edition photographs captured from every corner of the globe. The gallery, which opened its doors in September 2023, features photos by acclaimed photographer Peter Lik, ... | |
Help Shape the Future of Lincoln Center | Lincoln Center is currently gathering input from the public and local community in order to create greater access along the campus’s western side (Amsterdam Avenue). Learn more about the project via their website, or participate in an upcoming workshop on November 1 at 5:30pm. Participants will learn more about what Lincoln Center has heard so far through the community engagement process and will help reimagine Damrosch Park. The workshop will be first-come, first-served, but interested individuals are encouraged to RSVP in order to gain priority access upon arrival. Dinner, childcare, and interpretation services will be provided. | | | |
Attention Businesses: Loss Prevention Technology Survey
| The NYC Department of Small Business Services, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, requested that we share a very short survey on retail theft and loss prevention with all businesses in the BID. The linked flyer provides more information from City Hall, and you can find a link to the survey here. | | | |
Next weekend is the NYC Marathon, and there will be no parking and many closures on streets all over New York City on both Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5. You can expect lots of traffic and delays on race day. Remember, the finish line is in Central Park in the Lincoln Square area! For more details, including expected road closures, click here. | |
MTA’s Bridges and Tunnels Division shared an updated Construction Bulletin, which notes where construction will take place between October 16 and November 1. The construction is part of the upcoming Central Business District Tolling Program. Amsterdam Avenue between W 60th and W 61st Streets and 45 W 60th St (Columbus Avenue) will be the only streets in the Lincoln Square BID affected at this time. You can view the construction bulletin here. | |
Community Board 7 Meeting on Cannabis Applications | |
Community Board 7 is reviewing cannabis dispensary applications. You can review the list of proposed applicants and their locations, none of which are within the Lincoln Square BID. The Board does not have the ability to prevent a dispensary from opening at a given location but can weigh in with comments or suggestions. Join the meeting today, Wednesday, October 25, at 6:30pm via this Zoom link. Although the sign-up for speaking at the meeting has closed, anyone can submit written testimony here, which will be presented to the co-chairs and the Board. | |
Restaurants: Registration for NYC Restaurant Week is Now Open | |
NYC Restaurant Week registration is now open for the Winter 2024 program, with Early Bird registration ending on October 31. NYC Restaurant Week will take place January 16 – February 4, 2024, and is designed to attract travelers and locals to restaurants across the City while offering incredible value on multi-course dining. Please review this flyer for more information, and interested restaurants may complete this form. | |
New Trash Containerization Rules for Residential Buildings | |
Beginning in fall 2024, buildings with nine or fewer residential units must place trash in containers. The new rule, which was announced by Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of Sanitation earlier this month, is meant to speed up trash collection and prevent rats. The City is currently working with vendors to build the bins. | |
Businesses’ Obligations as Employers | |
The NYC Commission on Human Rights is a resource to help businesses be inclusive employers and comply with the NYC Human Rights Law. Review this document to ensure that your business complies with all city, state, and federal laws. | |
How Would You Make Your Council District Better? | |
Participatory Budgeting is an approach to allocating government funds in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. About half of NYC’s Council Members, including Gale Brewer, participate. Have an idea of how to improve the area? Share your idea this fall via this map. Volunteers will further develop ideas into complete proposals over the fall, and district residents will be able to vote on proposals in April. | |
Parking Meter Rates Increased as of October 16 | |
The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) increased hourly parking meter rates citywide. Rate increases began in Manhattan on October 16, with costs varying based on location, demand, and duration of parking. Learn more about the rates on DOT’s website. | |
New Bill Established Trade-In Program for Lithium-Ion Batteries | |
On October 15, 2023, City Council passed a law establishing a program in which individuals can trade in lithium-ion batteries or powered mobility devices that do not comply with safety standards. The program will take effect 90 days after the bill became a law and expires on September 1, 2025. | |
Department of Buildings Proposes New Rules for Local Law 97 | |
On October 24, the City held a hearing on the proposed new rules for Local Law 97, the 2019 law that will require most buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse emission limits. To learn more about what’s in the proposed rules, review this explainer from the Urban Green Council. Other resources for property owners include the NYC Accelerator, which offers free technical assistance, information regarding financing programs, and service provider recommendations, or the Administration’s “Getting 97 Done” book. | |
Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 2:00am. Make sure to set your clocks back one hour at that time! | | | | |
