Outdoor dining is still happening in Lincoln Square! Many restaurants in and just outside the district have built semi-enclosed dining spaces and have heat lamps to keep diners warm, and The Smith is currently building a new structure. Click here to check out where you can dine out around the neighborhood.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
New in the Neighborhood for the New Year
Though the difficulties of this past year have had a particularly large impact on Lincoln Square, we’ve still seen an impressive number of businesses open in the...
Journey Through the West 67th Street Artists' Colony Historic District
Landmark West! is inviting you to this one-evening-only virtual architectural journey exploring one of the most significant concentrations of artists’ studio apartment...
New York Jewish Film Festival 2021
The Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) will present the 2021 New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF) virtually from Wednesday, January 13 through Tuesday...
AAA Now Providing DMV Services
In a continued effort to best serve its members, AAA Northeast is now providing DMV services at its Manhattan branch at 1881 Broadway. The DMV benefits are available...
Continue to Stay Safe Through COVID-19
Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday, January 2 that New York State has recorded more than 1 million positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in...
WHAT'S HAPPENING
NYC Parks' Mulch Fest
Until 1.9.21
Law Enforcement Week at Atlantic Grill
JALC: Celebrating Clifford Brown at 90 1.5.21 - 1.8.21
End of Season Sale
at J. Crew

Free Music Fridays
at Folk Art 1.8.21
January 2021 Virtual
Events at DOROT

Enchanting Serenades
at CMS 1.14.21
NYPL: The Dance Historian Is In 1.13.21

COVID-19 Vaccine:
Get the Facts
Lincoln Square BID
Events Calendar

GOVERNMENT ALERTS
Governor Cuomo Signs the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclose Prevention Act of 2020
On Monday, December 28, Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. The Act prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least Friday, May 1, 2021. Learn more here.
Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program Loans Coming
Congress recently approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, which includes $284 billion for a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Official guidance and regulations have not yet been issues by the Small Business Administration (SBA), but updates will be provided as they are available. Until then, business owners should speak to their lenders for guidance. The deadline for this round of loans will be Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Open Storefronts Extended Through September 2021
Mayor de Blasio has announced that the Open Storefronts Program has been extended through Thursday, September 30, 2021. The program, which was piloted in November and December, allows storefront businesses to use a portion of the sidewalk to conduct business. Click here for more information.
Join Your Local Community Board
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. Applications close Monday, February 1. Apply here.