There are two exciting business developments in Lincoln Square! J's Cleaners, located at 215 Amsterdam Avenue at West 69th Street, is having its soft opening. If you have put off getting your clothes cleaned during the pandemic, now is the time to visit J's Cleaners to receive 30% off services. Additionally, Westside Restaurant (2020 Broadway at West 69th Street) has revamped their space by installing a beautiful new red awning around the perimeter of the restaurant.

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 20, and Lincoln Square has got you covered in ways to celebrate the father figures in your life!

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has resumed its Tourism...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Governor Cuomo has announced most remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted when 70% of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, NYS schools will no longer be mandated to require that students wear masks outdoors; the individual decisions will be up to local school districts.

On Wednesday, June 9 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in Duffy Square, join the NYPD Community Affairs Borough Outreach Division, united with local elected officials and community partners, to promote and safely prepare for the reopening of NYC. Learn more here.

Pest Control Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend Virtual Rat Academy sponsored by Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Thursday, June 10. Register here.

NYC Restaurant Week will be returning this summer from Saturday, July 19 through Sunday, August 15. There is no cost to participate, and it is open to all. Click here to register to participate in NYC Restaurant Week by Friday, June 11.

Early voting for the Primary Election starts Saturday, June 12 and runs through Sunday, June 20. Primary Election day is Tuesday, June 22. In the primary, voters will be able to rank up to five candidates for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and city council. To find your polling place, to learn more about ranked choice voting, and to learn more about the candidates, visit voting.nyc.

Mayor de Blasio has announced that senior centers may reopen on Saturday, June 14 for in-person indoor programming, following social distancing requirements. Goddard Riverside will have a soft opening on Saturday, June 14 at their 583 Columbus Avenue location at West 88th Street, people should call the center directly at (212) 873-6600 for the most up to date info on opening plans. Their location at 250 West 65th Street will have a soft opening on Tuesday, July 6.

The Manhattan virtual hearing on the NYC Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform’s 10 initial recommendations to reform the property tax system has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 16 at 6:00pm. Learn more here.

Applications for rental assistance for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers affected by COVID-19 are now open through the State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Renters and property owners can apply to cover up to 12 months of rental and utility arrears and up to three months of additional rental assistance. To view eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the program website, run by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

On Wednesday, May 19, New York State adopted CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (May 13, 2021) ("CDC Guidance”), which states that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear face coverings or be socially distant in most settings. Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about how the CDC Guidance and State's rules pertain to NYC nightlife and hospitality businesses.