{"id":30776,"date":"2026-07-24T19:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T23:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/?p=30776"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:14:04","slug":"items-of-interest-from-the-july-24th-eblast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/items-of-interest-from-the-july-24th-eblast\/","title":{"rendered":"Items of Interest from the July 24th Eblast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ITEMS OF INTEREST<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CB2 WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU ABOUT YOUR PRIORITIES FOR NEXT YEAR\u2019S CITY BUDGET<br \/>\n<\/strong>Please share your ideas for budget priorities for the City\u2019s Budget for 2027-28 by answering the survey found by clicking <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fs.alchemer.com%2Fs3%2F3c92d659897f&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7Cdea89c32f3194187222508ded2ea4dd8%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639180100929054987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=v2McqhfqNmOyDFlGCv1aR4Gu760QJPVJtognkCdFzjI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CB2 IS UPDATING OUR WEBSITE LIST OF BLOCK ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To see if your block association or community group is on our list, please access our website<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us%2Fcb2%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F9%2F2026%2F06%2Fblock-association-REVISED-June-29-2026.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C58f4359fb0004ee30ca708deded76867%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639193214395871498%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=c5hBDESjkCVBdE4FenRKpuipb4PBEPks5Dc3shWXgo4%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><strong>.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your organization is already on our list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please review your listing and let us know if you have any changes. A current contact name, email, phone number and\/or website address would be helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your organization is not yet on our list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please provide current contact name, email, phone number and\/or website address would be helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For ALL organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We would like to improve the list by including the boundaries your group covers so that people interested in a specific area can follow up with the right group. For example, the Jane Street Block Association already has \u201cJane St. from Horatio to W. 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u201d (Of course we realize that some organizations serve the entire neighborhood and\/or the entire city.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If your group is no longer active, please let us know so we can remove it from our list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SUMMER STREETS RETURNS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Transportation will again close 22 miles of roadway to vehicular traffic on <strong>Saturdays, August 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 8<sup>th<\/sup> and 15<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 The route in CB2M\u2019s District runs along Lafayette Street\/4<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue from Canal Street to 14<sup>th<\/sup> Street.\u00a0 For more information, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dot\/html\/pedestrians\/summerstreets.shtml#manahttan-aug1\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AT THE PRECINCTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All four Precincts in our District, in conjunction with their respective Precinct Community Councils, will take part in National Night Out on <strong>Tuesday, August 4th<\/strong>, an opportunity to meet the officers who serve our Community, connect with neighbors, and enjoy music, food, family-friendly activities, community organizations, giveaways, and more.\u00a0 The details for each Precinct in our area are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup> Precinct: On Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport between Fulton and John Streets, from 6 to 8 pm.<\/li>\n<li>5<sup>th<\/sup> Precinct: On Division Street between Market Street and the Bowery, from 3 to 8 pm<\/li>\n<li>6<sup>th<\/sup> Precinct: On Charles Street between Hudson and Bleecker Streets, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm<\/li>\n<li>9<sup>th<\/sup> Precinct: At 321 East 5<sup>th<\/sup> Street between 1<sup>st<\/sup> and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Avenues, from 4 to 7 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE WHITNEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Whitney Museum offers free admission from 5\u201310 pm on Fridays, with special programming throughout the Museum.\u00a0 On <strong>July 24<sup>th<\/sup>, <\/strong>\u00a0the Whitney \u202f<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitney.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D387f59a72ae7b64ccae37d5c9%26id%3Dc9b92be01a%26e%3De36cf3f6cb&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C0097cd441a6c400131f808de8f6585b2%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639105863351475764%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Qcdny35buIXENvmqkjb0jXoT9QuIQGzM97oxEe1TllM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Free Friday Nights<\/a> <\/span>program includes <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/whitney.org\/events\/dj-goldie-harris\">DJ Goldie Harris<\/a> <\/span>as well as opportunities to tour the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitney.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D387f59a72ae7b64ccae37d5c9%26id%3D7487c57c6c%26e%3De36cf3f6cb&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C8161e4ce2f514c55123008de80644ab5%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639089365395711205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ifLzW43ebhWBOuhxQo1crEw0IkAnPlR2fO6ml8kDMP0%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><em>Whitney Biennial 2026<\/em><\/a><\/span>. For more information and free tickets, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/transact.whitney.org\/general-admission\/free-friday-nights?date=5-29-2026\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FROM LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join Manhattan Borough President <strong>Brad Hoylman-Sigal<\/strong> and march in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/A-M-Deborah-Glick-Community-Update.pdf\">National Dominican Day Parade<\/a> <\/span>for a Manhattan Dominican Heritage Celebration on <strong>Wednesday, 29 July 2026<\/strong> at 18:00 (6:00 pm EDT) at the United Palace, 4140 Broadway. RSVP: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnatddp.org%2Frsvp29%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C732ab98a11f64422272708dee7457cf6%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639202482795508645%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=y4xaSLUSQigZq1bk7NL3WGedD0BfV%2B30Gj%2B5OXcrT6g%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/natddp.org\/rsvp29\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Assembly-Member <strong>Deborah Glick<\/strong> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/A-M-Deborah-Glick-Community-Update.pdf\">Community Update for July<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Council Member <strong>Harvey Epstein<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/C-M-Harvey-Epstein-CB-Report-July-2026.pdf\">July Community Board Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li>US Rep. <strong>Dan Goldman<\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Rep-Dan-Goldman-July-Report-2026.pdf\">Community Board Report<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BID EXPANSION OPEN HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Square Partnership is proposing to expand its footprint, and is hosting a\u00a0BID Expansion Open House in collaboration with the Offices of Council Members Harvey Epstein and Carl Wilson.\u00a0 The open house will take place on <strong>Tuesday, August 11 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm<\/strong> at The Stand NYC (116 E 16th Street) and we are encouraging residents in the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funionsquarenyc.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D7af4ba8a4b39900fb0d9c1e00%26id%3D4609eb22ab%26e%3D4ca8a53ea3&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7Cfedfbe52891d4073fc7808dee6860e26%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639201660600608381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0GzY5sz%2F%2BhwV8pxk%2F7jibuHYiqz3rlCEnRoMOuNIWj4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">potential expansion area<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to stop by this session to learn more about what we are exploring, ask questions, and speak with members of our team. Those interested can <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funionsquarenyc.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D7af4ba8a4b39900fb0d9c1e00%26id%3D3b1ff2456d%26e%3D4ca8a53ea3&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7Cfedfbe52891d4073fc7808dee6860e26%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639201660600663859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=43G%2B6MKsHOwNjKuZAf0oD5L%2BKyyZgeJRwtLxnPgOasY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">RSVP here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR START-UP BUSINESSES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Startup NYC project of Manhattan Legal Services provides free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelance workers and nonprofit organization in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Startup-NYC-Project-Manhattan-Legal-Services-Flyer-English.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (for English) and <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Startup-NYC-Project-Manhattan-Legal-Services-Flyer-Spanish.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">acqui<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (por Espanol).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CITYWIDE TRASH CONTAINERIZATION PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Sanitation has published a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) relating to the proposed Citywide Containerization Program.\u00a0 To access the DEIS on the DSNY website, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/assets\/dsny\/downloads\/collection\/containerization\/residential-containerization\/deis-25dos003y-07012026.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 The DEIS includes information on how to access the online \u00a0public hearing on <strong>July 28, 2026<\/strong> at 5 pm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>REPEAL OF LOCAL LAW 75<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the Department of Buildings:\u00a0 \u201cOn June 30, 2026, the Council passed Intro 910-A, repealing certain provisions of Local Law 75 of 2009, including the requirement that security grilles installed on structures classified as Occupancy Groups B or M provide at least 70% visibility of the area covered by the grille. The provisions of Intro 910-A are effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the 70% visibility requirement under Local Law 75 of 2009, as well as the July 1, 2026, compliance deadline, no longer apply.\u201d\u00a0 This applies to both new security grille installations as well as existing security grilles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Charter Revision Commission on Government Efficiency has now adopted a final report and proposed Charter amendments that will appear on the ballot in November.\u00a0 For links to the final report, propose Charter amendments, proposed ballot questions and more, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/charter\/index.page\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FREE SUMMER MEALS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYC Public Schools are again providing free summer meals for everyone aged 18 years and under through September 4<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 The meals are available at various schools, pools, parks and playgrounds during the week, and even include food trucks at certain locations on weekends.\u00a0 For a list of sites, and to learn more, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schools.nyc.gov\/school-life\/food\/summer-meals\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO CLAIM YOUR $120 FOOD BENEFIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Families with children are encouraged to take advantage of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">t<a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/newyork\/2026\/07\/17\/ny-summer-ebt-food-benefits-unspent-money-how-to-apply-replacement-card\/?utm_campaign=ny-families-claim-your-120-food-benefit&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cbnewsletters.chalkbeat.org\">he summer food benefit program for New York families<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0The program aims to help families feed their children when school is on break. A quarter of the money last summer went unspent, and instead of going to families in need, that money went back to the federal government. As food insecurity rises, the state is making a push to ensure that eligible families get their $120 per child in Summer EBT benefits<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOOD INSECURITY RELIEF CENTERS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 2\u2019s DISTRICT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a list of resources available for those experiencing food insecurity, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/CB2-Food-Pantries-and-Food-Distribution-Centers.pdf\">HERE<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>To add to or correct information about available resources on our list, please email <a href=\"mailto:info@manhattancb2.org\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">info@manhattancb2.org<\/span><\/a> or call 212-979-2272 (M-F 10 to 6)<\/p>\n<p><strong>FRESH PRODUCE FROM FARM TO SENIOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Council Member Carl Wilson is launching a fresh produce program.\u00a0 For only $10, constituents can receive fresh produce direct from the growers.\u00a0 For pick-up locations and dates, and all details, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Farm-to-Senior-Produce-Program-1.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>OPEN STREETS \u2013 FARMERS MARKET EVENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of the Noho Open Streets Alliance initiative, there will be a farmers market from\u00a0<strong>11am-5pm on Saturday, July 25th, <\/strong>with the goal of bringing the public onto Bond Street between Bowery and Lafayette Street.<\/p>\n<p>The market includes 20 organic farming growers, small CPG and food businesses, and nonprofits to share their produce, prepared foods, crafts and education that day. They hail from NYC, the Bronx, Queens and the Hudson Valley, NY and will each be designated a 10&#215;10 tent.\u00a0 There will also be performances by singer-songwriter Raphaelle as well as DJs from 11-3pm and 4-5pm. There is no stage being built, or elaborate set-up; our goal is to mimic an actual farmers market; the sound will not be loud, just ambient.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SAFE AT HOME CLASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The final NYC Health + Hospitals Safe@Home class for this summer is a 2hr virtual class for <strong>4<sup>th<\/sup>-6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0graders<\/strong> to learn how to be safe when staying home alone. These classes are free \u2013 all that is required is pre-registration.\u00a0 The <strong>August 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0class<\/strong> will be led by NYC H+H\/Bellevue. For registration and additional information, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Safe@Home-Summer-2026.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NYPL \u2013 READING AMERICA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypl.org%2Fbooks-more%2Frecommendations%2Freading-america%2Fadults&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7Ccb322b41c27c4754ca1e08deddcd9870%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639192072253126646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W%2Bdr8W8t8SRhFjOMXeh6%2BmHowqSLXljrteRr4aFYUBs%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Reading America: 250 Years, 250 Books<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0 <\/strong>To commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States, The New York Public Library has compiled a list of 250 notable books for all ages that reflect on and illuminate the American experience from a variety of perspectives. Use your library card to instantly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypl.org%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F01%2Finstant-access-titles-reading-america&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7Ccb322b41c27c4754ca1e08deddcd9870%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639192072253164343%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JbRYqTVLe510H1Tlq8SdZiftGZiONoTZbAo0DQlkooY%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">access select e-book and audiobook titles<\/span><\/a><strong>\u00a0through July 31.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SCRABBLE IN WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A community-led opportunity to play Scrabble in Scabble Plaza (the Northwest Corner) in Washington Square Park on Sundays, July 26<sup>th<\/sup>, and August 2<sup>nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Scrabble-in-WSP-July-August-2026.png\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SURVEY ON PUBLIC E-BIKE CHARGING STATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NYC DOT launched a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fon.nyc.gov%2Febikecharging&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C2aa90b3271ae49e98c9208de9cab5181%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639120457008619010%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ScfnA5KoQlNQM86ePZbSv3876wuxDT6l0qo9yUuojpQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">public portal<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0solicit\u00a0feedback for\u00a0our <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Fdot%2Fhtml%2Fbicyclists%2Febikeprograms.shtml&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C2aa90b3271ae49e98c9208de9cab5181%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639120457008656242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=H%2FznTfHnz6WFM3X7fOhfpBUanehjGDOhwIWT6ClIOog%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Public E-Bike Charging (PEC) program<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 DoT invites your feedback through <strong>July 31<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 This initiative follows a six-month e-bike battery-charging pilot intended to ensure that battery-swapping cabinets are safe, widely used, and convenient for delivery workers. For\u00a0additional\u00a0information about the program, please see the press release, linked <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Fdot%2Fhtml%2Fabout%2Fpr_main.shtml&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C2aa90b3271ae49e98c9208de9cab5181%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639120457008681671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Bdazgq7OAq0uA9pUBvJ7%2FBl5maJjp3pn9WkulSbFoYY%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 The only proposed PEC location in CB2\u2019s District will be in\/near Cooper Square at East 4<sup>th<\/sup> Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Colon Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NYC Health Department is offering a webinar on colon cancer prevention and early detection on<strong>\u00a0August 10, 2026 from 10 to 11 am<\/strong>.\u00a0 The session will focus on colon cancer prevention, risk factors, and screening. \u00a0No registration is\u00a0required\u00a0&#8211; simply join the session by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/ap\/t-59584e83\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F259300099997953%3Fp%3DtvIfO7L8gujq4cLuEO&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C6aec9e17862a47c1303308dee9bef284%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639205203489255400%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cfmueSUoVkk1ejLAd8Oj%2BqVctd4QLXPc2zVelfexP%2FE%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a> (if needed, Meeting ID:\u00a0259 300 099 997 953; Passcode:\u00a0yw746Vp7\u00a0)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY NYC <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artists for Humanity connects young people with real, paid creative work. \u00a0Youth work alongside professional mentors on real client projects, developing creative solutions and presenting their work directly to clients. Along the way, they build valuable skills in design, communication, collaboration, time management, and professional development. Young people ages 14\u201318 are eligible.\u00a0 There are currently openings in both the Digital Media and Painting studios. No prior experience is required, just curiosity, creativity, and commitment.\u00a0 <strong>Key details of the School Year Program: * <\/strong>Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30\u20136:30 PM (9 hours per week); * In-person at 315 Meserole Avenue, Unit 207, Brooklyn, NY; * Attendance on all three days is required; * Paid position at NYC minimum wage; *\u2022 No portfolio or prior experience needed.\u00a0 For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/AFH-NYC-Recruiting-Flyer_Template_FALL2026_WithLink.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BROADWAY BY THE BOARDWALK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hudson River Park announces the line-up of performers for its free \u201cBroadway by the Boardwalk\u201d series, which will run on <strong>Monday nights<\/strong> <strong>through August 10<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> in Hudson River Park\u2019s Clinton Cove lawn.\u00a0 \u00a0For a list of performers (that include Tony and Grammy winners as well as rising stars), and for more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonriverpark.org\/event-series\/broadway-by-the-boardwalk\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAMAGE FROM FLOODING ON JULY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your home was damaged through the torrential flooding on Saturday, you may report such damage through a portal created by the NYC Housing Recovery Operations by clicking <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/reportdamage.nyc.gov\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT THE DOOR <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAIN AND EARN PROGRAMS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Door is now actively recruiting for its upcoming Train &amp; Earn Programs, no-cost training opportunities designed to help young adults gain industry-recognized credentials, hands-on experience, paid internship placement opportunities, and career readiness skills that lead to employment in high-demand industries. To learn more, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Train-and-Earn-Enrollment-Guide33.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ADVANCE AND EARN PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Door is also actively recruiting for its upcoming Advance &amp; Earn GED Program. This is a <strong>no-cost, paid opportunity designed to help young adults earn their High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)<\/strong> while building the academic, professional, and personal skills needed to succeed in college, training programs, and the workforce.\u00a0 Program services are provided at The Door Manhattan Youth Center (SoHo).\u00a0 <strong>Program begins September 8, 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 To learn more, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/The-Door-MYC-Advance-and-Earn-GED-FY26.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NYC Health Department launched a\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=77_uXddBpKY\">new public awareness campaign<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>encouraging New Yorkers to keep themselves and their family healthy by signing up for low- to no-cost health insurance through the department\u2019s free health insurance enrollment services. Through the campaign, the department seeks to expand health insurance coverage among underserved communities, making affordable health services more accessible to those who need them most. For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/doh\/about\/press\/pr2026\/nyc-health-department-launches-health-insurance-campaign.page\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOCIAL SECURITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the latest edition of The Star\/La Estrella \u2013 the Social Security Newsletter, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Social-Security-THE-STAR-JUNE-2026.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">HERE<\/span><\/a> (for English) or por favor, haga clic <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Seguro-Social-LA-ESTRELLA-JUNIO-2026.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">AQUI<\/span><\/a> (for Spanish)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PARKS JOB OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Parks Opportunity Program provides on-the-job training while working to keep the city\u2019s parks, playgrounds, and other facilities clean and green.\u00a0 For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/NYCP24283_POP-Recruitment-Flyer_4_16_25.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NYPL BRANCH EVENTS AND UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the Hudson Park Branch Library, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sDt4zTq4oo8VGhErmWEOEMMaETRd2p1e\/view\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For the Jefferson Market Branch Library, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypl.org\/locations\/jefferson-market\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mulberry Street Branch Library, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/pub.email.nypl.org\/updates-location?location=Mulberry%20Street%20Library&amp;_gl=1*18b2fcb*_gcl_au*MTI1MDAxMDMzMC4xNzQzMTkyOTEz*_ga*MTI0NDY3MjA1NC4xNzM2NTQ5NjI3*_ga_P03CNT7C31*MTc0MzE5MjkxMi4zLjEuMTc0MzE5MzA4My4wLjAuMA..\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NYPL SUMMER ENGLISH AND LITERACY CLASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration for\u00a0New York Public Library&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>free\u00a0summer\u00a0English and\u00a0Literacy classes\u00a0<\/strong>has begun.\u00a0 All classes are\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>\u00a0for adult learners who are 18 and older and who live, work or study in New York\u00a0and are not enrolled in high school.\u00a0 NYPL offers\u00a0beginner to advanced\u00a0English and advanced English for Work classes throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, as well as intermediate to advanced online English classes.\u00a0There is also limited space in Literacy Classes (not tutoring) for new readers and writers.<\/p>\n<p>To register, applicants must attend an information session.\u00a0 To find the information session nearest you, and the class nearest you, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypl.org\/education\/adults\/english-classes\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypl.org\/education\/adults\/information-sessions\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For updates from the Washington Square Park Conservancy, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonsqpark.org\/calendar\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HUDSON RIVER PARK EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a calendar of events in Hudson River Park, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonriverpark.org\/visit\/events\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HIGH LINE PROGRAMMING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the latest Free Events and program on the High Line, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/events\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SUBWAY WEEKEND WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Switch replacement work will require weekend and late night weekday service changes on the 1\/2\/3 lines and the 4 line in our District in July and August.\u00a0 The best way to stay informed of these changes with through the MTA\u2019s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcloud.info.mta.org%2Fcreate-mta-service-alerts&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C525a60e168c34e634d0708ded08c620b%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639177498524643492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Aou9YckvvRvWQssyHdT2vnSGYV1BNGhOsq1fpxRiM2M%3D&amp;reserved=0\">customer real-time\u00a0email and text alert system<\/a>,<\/span> or for the latest on weekend service, through the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnew.mta.info%2Fpress-release%2Fmta-launches-mta-weekender-newsletter-communicate-customers-about-weekend-service&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C525a60e168c34e634d0708ded08c620b%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639177498524677702%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W9nVGGD2sVpyqvvY498clKuiSLt06pLT8PwYSNsRfRU%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">MTA Weekende<\/span>r<\/a>\u00a0newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming subway service interruptions include:<\/p>\n<p>Weeknight Overnights through <strong>July 31<sup>s<\/sup><\/strong><sup>t<\/sup>\u00a0and <strong>August 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0&#8211; August 21<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0from 10PM-5AM:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between<strong>\u00a0Van Cortlandt Park-242 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>34 St-Penn Station\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between <strong>Eastchester-Dyre Av<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>34 St-Penn Station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0service will be suspended<\/li>\n<li><strong>4<\/strong>\u00a0trains will extend to serve <strong>New Lots Av <\/strong>starting at approximately 9:15 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>5<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between <strong>Wakefield-241 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Flatbush Av<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In Manhattan, free <strong>S3728 <\/strong>shuttle buses will operate between <strong>148 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>135 St<\/strong>\u00a0replacing <strong>2<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weekends of <strong>July 25-27<\/strong>, <strong>August 1-3<\/strong>, <strong>August 8-10<\/strong>, <strong>August 15-17<\/strong>, and <strong>August 22-24<\/strong>\u00a0starting from 12AM Saturday \u2013 5AM Monday:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There will be no <strong>2\/3<\/strong>\u00a0service between Manhattan and Brooklyn\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between <strong>Eastchester-Dyre Av<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>34 St-Penn Station<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0service will be suspended<\/li>\n<li>Use nearby A\/C\/E, N\/Q\/R, D\/F or take the <strong>42 St S<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>14 St L<\/strong>\u00a0to the 4\/5\/6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>1<\/strong>\u00a0trains\u00a0will operate between <strong>Van Cortlandt Park-242 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>14 St<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For service in Manhattan customers can use <strong>A C E R S<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>7<\/strong>\u00a0trains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Free <strong>S3728<\/strong>\u00a0shuttle buses will operate between <strong>148 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>135 St<\/strong>\u00a0in Manhattan, replacing <strong>3<\/strong>\u00a0service<\/li>\n<li><strong>4<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between <strong>Woodlawn<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>New Lots\u00a0Av<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5<\/strong>\u00a0trains will operate between <strong>Wakefield-241 St<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In Brooklyn 5 trains will make local stops between <strong>Borough Hall<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Hoyt St will be skipped<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXTRA STOPS ON THE M20 BUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective as of now, passengers on the M20 bus between 3 pm and 7 pm weekdays may exit at the former Varick Street\/Clarkson Street stop or the former Varick Street\/Watts Street stop if the driver considers those locations to be safe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NYS TRAVEL ADVISORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the NYS DOT Travel Advisory for next week, please click <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/NYSDOT-Adv-7.27.26-8.2.262.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ADA Pedestrian Ramps<\/strong><br \/>\nThe NYC Department of Design &amp; Construction is at work on reconstruction of ADA pedestrian ramps, installation of granite curbs, upgraded sidewalks, restored cobblestone areas, and improvements in street lighting at the following locations.\u00a0 For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/HWPR23MQ-2025-3rd-Quarterly-Newsletter.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a> and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/DDC-Memo-re-Pedestrian_Ramps.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0Upcoming work on this project is expected at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broadway at West 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Broome Street between Thompson and Wooster Streets \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>East 8<sup>th<\/sup> Street at Greene Street \u2013 through August 7.<\/li>\n<li>Eighth Avenue at Horatio Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Fifth Avenue at 8<sup>th<\/sup> Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Greenwich Street at West 12<sup>th<\/sup> Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Hester Street at Mott Street \u2013 through August 7<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>MacDougal Street between King and Prince Streets \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Mercer Street at Waverly Place \u2013 through August 7.<\/li>\n<li>Prince Street between Sixth Avenue and Sullivan Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>Waverly Place and Mercer Street \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<li>West Broadway between Spring and Broome Streets \u2013 through July 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the PANYNJ Travel Advisory for next week, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.panynj.gov%2Fport-authority%2Fen%2Fpress-room%2Fpress-release-archives%2F2026-press-releases%2Fweekly-travel-advisory-for-july-24-to-30.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C838c83e3db784b36757008dee9ae840a%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639205132904922031%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1l5pR2KA16SfnyCF7UzmXips221YNqKEvc8u5f%2FDeR0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Holland Tunnel lane closures for coming week:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>From Sunday, July 26th, through Thursday, July 30th, from 11:00 pm each night to 5:00 am the following morning, one eastbound lane will be closed.<\/li>\n<li>From Sunday, July 26th, through Thursday, July 30th, from 11:30 pm each night to 5:30 am the following morning, one westbound lane will be closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Also with respect to the Holland Tunnel, please note that beginning Monday, July 27<sup>th<\/sup>, Exit 3 in Manhattan (just south of Canal Street) will be closed for pavement repair. Brooklyn bound traffic will be directed to use Exit 4. Completion is expected the first week of September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FULL ROADWAY CLOSURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bleecker Street between Thompson and Sullivan Streets \u2013 weekdays through July 30.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Street between West 4<sup>th<\/sup> and Perry Streets \u2013 through September 30.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Street between West and Washington Streets \u2013 weekends through July 26.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Street between Bleecker and West 4<sup>th<\/sup> Streets \u2013 weekdays through August 5.<\/li>\n<li>East 12<sup>th<\/sup> Street between Fifth Avenue and University Place \u2013 through July 26.<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Street between East Houston and Bleecker Streets \u2013 from July 27 through August 25.<\/li>\n<li>Grand Street between West Broadway and Thompson Street \u2013 Sundays August 2 and August 9.<\/li>\n<li>Jane Street between Washington and Greenwich Streets \u2013 through September 4.<\/li>\n<li>MacDougal Street between Washington Square North and West 8<sup>th<\/sup> Street \u2013 weekends July 25 through August 2.<\/li>\n<li>Mercer Street between West Houston and Prince Streets \u2013 through July 26.<\/li>\n<li>Perry Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets \u2013 weekdays and Saturdays beginning August 1.<\/li>\n<li>Thompson Street between Sixth Avenue and Grand Street \u2013 through September 1.<\/li>\n<li>West 12<sup>th<\/sup> Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues \u2013 weekends through August 9.<\/li>\n<li>West 12<sup>th<\/sup> Street between Washington and Greenwich Streets \u2013 July 30-31.<\/li>\n<li>West Broadway between Canal and Grand Streets \u2013 weekends through August 15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>And farther uptown on the West Side Highway \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gateway Tunnel Development \u2013 <\/strong>tunnel construction operations will require intermittent changes to traffic patterns on West 30<sup>th<\/sup> Street and 12<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue \u2013 as many as 5 to 10 times per day, weekdays and weekends through March 2027.\u00a0 For more inquiries about these route changes, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.list-manage.com%2F4m9DKxDFmT8%3Fe%3D23d4fab4ec%26c2id%3Dbdb571214138213591580c1ef937d6ce&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmadiller%40cb.nyc.gov%7C30ffdc78c4e94b2cc8af08ded384f852%7C32f56fc75f814e22a95b15da66513bef%7C0%7C0%7C639180765368097372%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ahXa%2BkjJL%2BWnkCPUZsWdzqL2h0L1ajgQUH2jL3w2%2FHk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also with respect to the Gateway Tunnel Project \u2013 there will be a continuous concrete pour near 11<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue and West 30<sup>th<\/sup> Street for 18 hours on July 24 to July 25 and again on July 31 to August 1.\u00a0 The pouring may require traffic re-routing.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2026 and \u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Re-Routing of the Bike Path \/ Greenway Along the Hudson &#8211; <\/strong>The bike lanes and pedestrian paths along the Hudson River have been re-routed for approximately 6 months to accommodate work for the Manhattan Tunnel Project.\u00a0 For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/2026.6.29_Gateway-Development-Commission-Construction-Notice-HRP-Bike-Ped.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2026 <em>and \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Henry Hudson Parkway Exit at West 79<sup>th<\/sup> Street Boat Basin<\/strong> will be closed intermittently for approximately 1 more week \u2013 weekdays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DINING OUT NYC PUBLIC HEARINGS<\/strong><br \/>\nLink for All Dates: Join Zoom Meeting:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/91467302621\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/91467302621<\/a><\/span><br \/>\nMeeting ID: 91467302621<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please note that CB2 only lists the DONYC public hearings<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">that include applications relating to our District.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[There are no DONYC Public Hearings scheduled for locations<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">within CB2M\u2019s District at this time]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"card-text\">ITEMS OF INTEREST CB2 WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU ABOUT YOUR PRIORITIES FOR NEXT YEAR\u2019S CITY BUDGET Please share your ideas for budget priorities for the City\u2019s Budget for 2027-28<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-auto\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary mt-auto\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/items-of-interest-from-the-july-24th-eblast\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[34,29,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-featured","category-news","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30776"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30780,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30776\/revisions\/30780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}