The Shops at Columbus Circle reopened last week, and more and more stores have reopened their doors for business! This week's new additions include H&M, J. Crew, Montmartre and La Maison du Chocolat. And, Paper Source will be opening a new location on the Third Floor, possibly in the next few weeks! Check out all the places you can shop here.

Governor Cuomo has announced that restaurants in New York City can begin indoor dining services on Wednesday, September 30...

Despite large increases in crime including shootings elsewhere in the city, according to the most recent CompStat numbers, violent crime remains very low in Lincoln...

Kaufman Music Center (KMC) has announced their 2020-21 Artists-in-Residence. This year’s line-up includes composer, producer, vocalist and Rome Prize winner...

Govenor Cuomo issued an Executive Order directing the MTA to develop a plan to bolster mask compliance across public transportation system's subways, buses and railroads. In response, the MTA announced riders who refuse to wear a mask on public transit will be subject to a $50 fine. This new measure went into effect Monday, September 14. Click here to learn more.

According to the New York Post, two-out-of-three households who live in Lincoln Square have completed the 2020 Census, compared to 76% in 2010. This reduction in completed Censuses in Lincoln Square alone could cost New York City $59 million in federal funds. Click here to complete the Census.

Pace Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting varying free small business workshops and webinars this fall. Check them out here.

To understand post-COVID return to office patterns, NYCEDC has developed a two-minute survey for businesses to fill out to share employee volume pre-COVID that was in the office, working remotely, or a mix and those same data points for the last week. Data will be aggregated and anonymized when reported. No information on individual companies will be released. Fill out the survey here.

Many people have been receiving texts that say that you were chosen to receive food stamps or SNAP. If you do not know if a request for information about SNAP is real or not, contact your local SNAP office. Never share personal information with individuals or organizations that you do not know. If you think the text is a scam, do not reply at all. Just delete. Click here for more scam alerts. 

Governor Cuomo issued a new Executive Order, No. 202.61: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency. The provisions of this order are in effect until Friday, October 9, 2020. Find out more information here.

Are you a high school student who wants to learn how to be an effective advocate for yourself, your school, and your community? Then join Citizens' Committee for Children of New York (CCC)'s YouthAction Community Leadership Course! The YCLC is a free 9-week course that meets remotely on Monday afternoons from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Click here to apply by Friday, October 9.

“All in NYC” is a rallying cry to remind the world of the immutable spirit of New Yorkers. NYC & Co and NYCEDC are launching this flexible marketing campaign, complete with customizable graphics that you can use to promote your neighborhood and local businesses. You don't need to be a member to participate. Click here for more information and to download the tool kit.