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Shake Shack Opens in Lincoln Square

New neighbor alert: Shake Shack has opened its doors in Lincoln Square! This fast-casual eatery, located on the 3rd floor of The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle), has already amassed a cult following. The brand’s commitment to community, quality, and innovation has earned it a loyal customer base; according to General ... 

Curbside Composting Expands to Include All of NYC

Reducing waste and helping the environment just got a little bit easier in New York City, thanks to the NYC Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) curbside composting program for residential buildings. As of October 6, DSNY is collecting compostable materials on the same day that residents have recycling picked up. If your building ... 

Backstage at the Met Opera

Lincoln Square is home to some of the world’s premier performing arts organizations. This performance season, visitors to the district can experience the brilliance of one of these organizations, The Metropolitan Opera, like never before via an exclusive backstage tour. The Metropolitan Opera has been a staple of the New York City arts ...

EVENTS & PROMOTIONS

Elevator Replacements at 66th Street-Lincoln Center Subway Station

To improve customer experience and modernize the transit system, the MTA is replacing elevators at various stations. Construction activities for the 66th Street-Lincoln Center Subway Station begin on or around Thursday, October 17. Two elevators that provide access to the 1 Train will be closed and removed for replacements through mid-2025. One elevator is located at street level of 66th Street and Broadway (south side), providing access to South Ferry. The other is located at street level on 66th Street and Broadway (north side), providing access to Van Cortlandt Park bound platforms. If you have questions, contact the MTA by calling (212) 430-1525 or emailing 37ElevatorsProject@gmail.com. To learn about the status of other elevators or escalators, visit the MTA's website.

Storefront Businesses: Complete this Survey

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is conducting a brief survey to better understand the needs of storefront businesses in Manhattan. The survey asks 10 simple questions about foot traffic and customer spending. It will only take four minutes to complete. Please take the survey here. 

Complete this Survey: Understanding New Yorkers’ Experiences with Discrimination

The NYC Commission on Human Rights invites you to take their new survey! Available in over ten languages, the survey aims to understand how New Yorkers experience and perceive instances of discrimination in their daily lives. The responses will be used to inform and improve the work and outreach of the Commission on Human Rights and other local government agencies. Visit their website for information about the Commission on Human Rights. To learn more about ways to get involved, please check out the Commission’s latest “Together NYC” campaign.

LinkNYC Offers Free Ad Space for NYC Women-Owned Businesses

In celebration of National Women's Small Business Month, LinkNYC is offering FREE advertising space on their kiosks for NYC-based, women-owned small businesses. Throughout October, women-owned small businesses across the five boroughs are eligible to amplify their messaging on four LinkNYC kiosks — free of charge — for 30 days. Learn more about this opportunity at a webinar on Thursday, October 17, from 12:00pm until 1:00pm, or apply here for free ad space. 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a time for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Taking precautions like using strong passwords, turning on MTA, recognizing and reporting phishing attempts, and updating your software can all keep you safe online. Learn more about this year’s theme, Secure Our World, here.

Traffic Advisories

Need to know about upcoming bridge and street closures? Visit DOT’s webpage for the weekly traffic advisory and weekend traffic advisory.

To Those Who Observe, We Wish You a Happy New Year

and a Meaningful Yom Kippur

Our administrative office will be closed on Monday, October 14, but our Clean Team and Public Safety Officers will be outside keeping the district clean and safe. Should you need to contact us, however, you can do so by calling (212) 581-3774 or emailing info@lincolnsquarebid.org.