The City is preparing for the first snow of 2018! The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for NYC from 1:00am on Thursday, January 4 to Friday, January 5 at midnight. In anticipation of the expected storm , our Clean Team and Goddard Riverside Greenkeepers will be ready to tackle the snow fall, which could measure up to 8 inches.  When winter weather carries snow into Lincoln Square, our hardworking crews shovel crosswalks, pedestrian crossings in the Broadway Malls, bus stops, catch basins, and fire hydrants. We ask that businesses and property owners prepare to clear snow from the sidewalks for which they are responsible in an effort to help us keep Lincoln Square safe during the inclement weather. With snow and anticipated freezing temperatures, please use caution when traveling around the City. 

Additionally, Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday and Friday, January 4 and 5 for snow operations. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. Click here for more information. 

Please also note that the Greenmarket at Richard Tucker Park will not be open on Thursday, January 4 due to the expected weather. They expect to be open on Saturday, January 6.

To stay up-to-date on severe weather effecting New York City, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or nyc.gov/oem .  To report a non-emergency snow condition, contact 311, or contact 911 for emergencies. If you have any questions about the Lincoln Square BID's response to winter weather, please call our office at 212.581.3774 or email us at info@lincolnsquarebid.org .
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GOVERNMENT ALERTS
SBS Webinar: Prepare Your Business for Emergencies
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, January 17 from 11:00am to 12:00pm to help teach businesses about emergency preparedness. NYC Business owners face many potential challenges, from gas leaks to major flooding, and this webinar will help guide business owners through emergency planning. Click here to register. 
HOPE Count 2018
On Monday, January 22, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will conduct its Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE ), an annual point-in-time count of New Yorkers sleeping unsheltered on the streets. The HOPE count is essential for DHS to best provide resources to this population. Volunteers are needed from approximately 10:00pm to 4:00am the night of the 22nd. Click here for more info. 
Bus Stop Relocation on Columbus Ave
Due to construction in the area, the M11 bus stop at Columbus Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets has been temporarily relocated to 9th Avenue and 59th Street, just one block south. This relocation will be in effect until January 12, 2018 when construction is completed. Alternatively, passengers can catch the M11 at the previous stop, Columbus Avenue and 63rd Street. Visit MTA.info for service advisories. 
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