We know that this has been an extremely difficult and challenging year for everyone and we hope that 2021 will be brighter. We wish you a safe, and socially distant holiday season and look forward to seeing you in January 2021. Our office will be open should you need to reach us, and our Clean Team, Public Safety Team and Goddard Riverside Green Keepers will be working throughout the district.

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday,

Monica, Ralph, and the rest of the staff

Photo credit: Filip Wolak
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Outdoor Dining, Takeout, & Delivery in Lincoln Square Update
All restaurants, bars, and cafes in New York City have been ordered to close again, effective December 14, except for outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery services. Here is an updated and current list of Lincoln Square restaurants open for...
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins in New York, it is important to stay informed on how the process will roll out in the coming months...
Con Edison Prepared to Respond to Post-Storm Manhole Events
We received the following press release from the NYC Office of Emergency Management regarding Con Edison on Saturday, December 19...
HOLIDAY FUN
Holiday Playlists from Lincoln Center at Home

The Shops' Holiday Neighborhood Guide

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker from NYCB

"On Pointe" with the School of American Ballet

Holiday Gift Guide: Lincoln Square's Cultural Organization's

Holiday Shopping Guide in Lincoln Square
Part 2

NEW YEAR'S EVE
Emmet Cohen Trio at Dizzy's Club 12.31.20

Met Opera New Year's Eve Gala 12.31.20

The Smith at Home
New Year's Eve Dinner

New Years Dinners from Cafe Fiorello

New Year's Eve Prix-Fixe Menu at Bar Boulud

New Year's Eve Dinner from Nougatine at Jean-Georges

New Year's Eve Catering
from Epicerie Boulud

MAD: Special Admission 5:00pm-8:00pm 12.31.20


GOVERNMENT ALERTS
New Stimulus Package Details
A second stimulus package was just approved, which includes funding for specific programs for businesses. Click here to read more about the stimulus package from Bloomberg News. Click here to read a Washington Post article about the stimulus.
Your Business During COVID-19 a Virtual Panel Discussion
Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Counsel to the Mayor for a free panel discussion to learn more about the roles of each of these City departments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by Annika Pergament, the Senior Business Anchor for NY1. This event will take place on Tuesday, January 5 at 2:00pm. Click here to register.
Indoor Dining Ban Update FAQ
The NYC Counsel to the Mayor has released a brief FAQ regarding the Governor's Executive Order 202.81 and the State Liquor Authority Guidance. Click here to read the FAQ with some important takeaways on current restrictions. Notably, an update that clarifies that customers enjoying outdoor dining at a restaurant may go inside to use the restroom and some clarification on permissible outdoor dining structures.
Clean Curbs Pilot Program
NYC's Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is collaborating with the Department of Transportation (DOT) on the Clean Curbs pilot program for commercial waste. Through the pilot program, private entities can apply for the opportunity to have sealed, on-street containers for their trash and recycling storage, which will reduce their need to set out bags of recyclables and garbage for collection on City sidewalks. Click here to view a program application.