We have exciting news! According to the West Side Rag, Lincoln Square's food scene is getting two great new additions. El Fish Shack is a new restaurant coming to 153 Amsterdam Avenue between West 66th and 67th Street. El Fish Shack, which has another location in Astoria, plans to offer “a contemporary American spin on the traditional New England fish and seafood eatery. It’s expected to open in March or April. And, Noi Due Café has moved up Columbus Avenue from its space at 143 West 69th Street, but, after a brief closure, they will open a new concept on West 69th next to Noi Due Carne, which is still open. We are looking forward to these new restaurants!

The American Folk Art Museum continues its commitment to champion the works of academically untrained artists through its new exhibit opening on Sunday, January...

The 28th edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) returns with a virtual program celebrating the shared aspirations that drive humanity through time and...

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We know it's very challenging to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment right now, but don’t give up! Everyone will get a vaccine, so try to stay patient. There are many websites where you can schedule a vaccine appointment, but they are all quite confusing. To find a vaccine location and schedule an appointment in NYC online, visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov. You can also schedule an appointment by calling (877) 829-4692. If you need technical assistance or are receiving an error when using the COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs portal, call (800) 831-8196. And, if you are outside of NYC, click here to check eligibility and make an appointment in New York State.

The New York City Office of Nightlife and Made in New York are hosting two Town Calls for hospitality & entertainment businesses and workers about new federal stimulus packages, loans, grants + other resources. Click here to register for the Town Call for businesses on Thursday, January 21 at 1:00pm. And, click here to register for the Town Call for workers, artists, performers and freelancers on Friday, January 22 at 1:00pm.

Mayor de Blasio has announced that the NYC Department of Education will end the Gifted and Talented Test after this year. The final tests will be administered to four-year-olds this spring. And, Registration for Specialized High Schools admissions is now open! Learn more here. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 23. If you are new to New York City DOE public schools or need help with enrollment, learn what to do on DOE's New Students page. 

Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Marisa Lago has announced the newly expanded and improved Zoning Application Portal (ZAP), allowing New Yorkers to review and download land use applications currently in public review, including all related environmental review filings. Learn more here.

Join CohnReznick’s hospitality leadership team and members of the SBA Task Force for one of their virtual workshops as they explore the new relief measures, impact on restaurants and hotels, and answer any questions you may have. Register here.

If a small business has an upcoming hearing with OATH, they can request an appointment with the OATH Help Center to speak with an OATH Procedural Justice Coordinator who can provide legal information and resources to help prepare for their case. In order to schedule an appointment with the OATH Help Center, please email smallbizhelp@oath.nyc.gov or call (212) 436-0845. 

Apply now to join your Community Board. The Boards are pivotal in shaping their communities and work to enhance and preserve the character of the city’s many unique neighborhoods. Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's application closes Monday, February 1. Apply here.