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Come to Lincoln Square this December to experience the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District's Magical Lights featuring a sensory light show in Dante Park, and join an illuminated neighborhood Procession led by the iconic Frost Giant Puppets.
Magical Lights kicks off with live music and family fun on Tuesday, December 5, and will culminate on the shortest day of the year - the winter solstice - with an illuminated neighborhood procession led by Processional Arts Workshop's Frost Giants on Thursday, December 21. Make a mini-lantern, carry a lantern or just walk with us on the sidewalks and be part of our neighborhood for a magical holiday season.
Whether you're enjoying iconic performances at Lincoln Center, bringing the kids to the Big Apple Circus, dining out, or shopping for the latest styles, stroll up Broadway after the nightly Star Show at the Shops at Columbus Circle to enjoy the lights in the Broadway Malls, and be dazzled by our Magical Lights at Dante Park as they change color and respond to singing, clapping, music, and even the NYC soundscape.
Learn more and sign up to participate here: lincolnsquarebid.org/magical-lights.
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The Perfect Place to See the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Lincoln Square is the perfect place to be the week of Thanksgiving, especially if you plan to attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Wednesday, November 22, you can get a sneak peek of the giant balloons and fabulous floats, and on Thursday, November 23, you can see them in action. On Thanksgiving Eve, take a behind-the- ... | |
Lincoln Square’s Newest Businesses | |
New retail spots are sprouting up throughout Lincoln Square! This past month, the BID welcomed two new stores to the neighborhood. Learn more below about the new stores and then stop by in person. Alo (located on the first floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle) is a yoga clothing brand that aims to spread mindful movement, ... | |
LSBID Welcomes New VP of Operations,
Aquilino Cabral
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In November, the Lincoln Square BID welcomed Aquilino Cabral - our new Vice President of Operations - to the staff. Aquilino comes to the BID with over 18 years of management experience in both the public and private sector. Most recently, he worked as the General Manager at GrowNYC, a nonprofit in New York City ... | |
Lincoln Square is a Unique
Holiday Shopping Destination
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If you’re on the lookout for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift, look no further than Lincoln Square. From a holiday market to specialty shops, you’re bound to find something that suits your fancy. From Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 31, the Urbanspace Kewl St Columbus Circle Holiday Market will be a festive haven in the ... | |
MTA’s Bridges and Tunnels Division shared an updated Construction Bulletin, which notes where construction will take place between November 17 and December 4. The construction is part of the upcoming Central Business District Tolling Program. The only locations in the Lincoln Square BID that will be affected at this time are 45 West 60th Street (Columbus Avenue) and Central Park West between West 60th and West 61st Street. For inquiries about construction, please reach the MTA at CBDTPConstruction@mtabt.org or (877) 201-4015. | |
Greenmarket Holiday Schedule | |
The weekly Greenmarket in Richard Tucker Park will be held Today, November 22 this week, and food scraps will not be collected. The market will be closed on Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving and will return as usual on Saturday, November 25. | |
Alternate Side Parking Rules | |
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23. Find the full 2023 Alternate Side Parking Suspension Calendar on the NYC Department of Transportation’s website. | |
Thanksgiving Day Trash Collection | |
NYC Sanitation recognizes Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023) as a holiday. If your collection falls on the holiday, there will be no collection. If Thursday is your trash/compost day, set out items Thursday night for pickup on Friday. If Thursday is your recycling day, hold items and set out on Wednesday, November 29, for pickup on Thursday, November 30. | |
Holiday Construction Embargo | |
Between November 15, 2023, and January 2, 2024, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will be suspending all routine work on streets, except for emergency work or for work that is granted special permission. Any non-emergency permits issued prior to September 8, 2023, are hereby suspended for the dates and locations affected. Utility cover openings are also restricted unless an emergency authorization number has been obtained from DOT. DOT’s map shows that the holiday embargo is in effect in the BID along Amsterdam Avenue, Columbus Avenue, and Central Park West, as well as 59th Street through 66th Street between those avenues. | |
Council Member Gale Brewer's office is accepting new and gently used books for children up to age 13—especially books in foreign languages—at the district office (563 Columbus Ave) on weekdays during business hours until November 30. They ask that the books be clean, in good-shape, and limited to children’s books—no textbooks, encyclopedias, or library discards (and nothing for grownups!). | |
Annual West Side Tenants’ Conference | |
The 18th Annual West Side Tenants’ Conference will be held at Fordham Law School (150 West 62nd Street) on Saturday, December 2, from 9:30am until 4:00pm. The free conference will include a diverse range of workshops and panels led by experts in the field on topics ranging from tenant advocacy to housing law. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to help navigate the complexities of renting in New York City. | |
On Monday, December 4, 2023, the New York Blood Center will host a blood drive at the Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium (1887 Broadway) from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. Sign up to donate blood here. | |
Local Law 97 Climate Resiliency Workshop | |
Buildings are the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in NYC, and Local Law 97 sets limits on emission levels from buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. starting in 2024. With compliance deadlines around the corner, join reps from the Department of Buildings and NYC Accelerator to learn what steps your building can take and what resources are available to achieve compliance with Local Law 97. Council Member Gale Brewer’s office will host the Local Law 97 Climate Resiliency Workshop on Tuesday, December 12, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Complete this form to register. | |
With temperatures dropping, there’s no better time to sign up for emergency alerts via Notify NYC at nyc.gov/notifynyc. The updates from the NYC Department of Emergency Management are available in 13 languages and American Sign Language. You can also follow Notify NYC on Twitter (@NotifyNYC) or download the free mobile application for your smart device. | |
COVID-19 Vaccines & Tests | |
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The COVID-19 vaccines reduce the severity of symptoms if you get sick from COVID-19 and reduce the risk of developing long COVID. While anyone can become very sick from COVID-19, vaccination is especially important for people who are age 65 and older, are pregnant, or have certain health conditions and disabilities. The updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are designed to protect against newer variants and to increase people’s protection against the virus. Visit the NYC Vaccine Finder to find a vaccine and schedule your appointment.
As of November 20, every household is also eligible for an additional four free at-home tests. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders. Place your order(s) for the tests here.
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The Lincoln Square BID wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
Our administrative office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, but our Clean Team and Public Safety Officers will be outside keeping the district clean and safe.
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