Community Board Five is chartered by the City of New York to serve as the citizens’ voice for midtown Manhattan, the city’s central business district. We weigh in on a wide array of community issues that affect the people who work, visit and live in our district.
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Agenda |
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Monday August 24, 2020 6:00 pm |
Transportation & Environment | Videoconference | |
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Tuesday August 25, 2020 6:00 pm |
Budget, Education & City Services | Videoconference |
– NYU Housing in Hotel |
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Wednesday August 26, 2020 6:00 pm |
Public Safety & Quality of Life | Videoconference | |
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Monday August 31, 2020 6:00 pm |
Parks & Public Spaces | Video Conference | |
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Tuesday September 1, 2020 6:00 pm |
Landmarks | Videoconference |
– NYU Housing in Hotel
Which community board has the most charming outdoor dining? (CB5, of course!) Borough President Gale Brewer is launching a friendly competition looking for beautiful or innovative set-ups! Submit your top contender by 9/1! Read More
NYC's Test and Trace team is organizing a city-wide outreach day to Get Tested and #FIGHTCOVIDNYC. They're calling it "Get Tested Tuesday!"
On this day, New Yorkers are encouraged to get a test at nearby locations, where the Mayor's Office will explain the free resources provided by the city if they or their loved ones test positive and share best practices for how to Stop the Spread of COVID-19. Find more details at this link!
There is still time to complete the Census. New York City has a 54.9% completion rate, which we can still dramatically improve with enough outreach. Click this link for information on how to host a Census pop-up unit in your area and for instructions on how to apply for Census jobs in Manhattan and Queens. Read More