Events in CB5: Week of June 18
With the summer in full swing, there are plenty of things to do if you want to get out of the heat or revel in it. All are free to attend. Read More
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.
Upcoming Events
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|
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Monday June 25, 2018 6:00 pm |
Transportation & Environment |
Bryant Park Corporation 111 West 40th Street, #2400 |
– Bike lane improvements around Columbus Circle – New bus stop on 37th Street b/w 7th and 8th Aves |
|
Tuesday June 26, 2018 6:00 pm |
Budget, Education & City Services |
SGI-USA NY Culture Center 7 East 15th Street |
– Presentation on homelessness by 34th St Partnership, GDA, Breaking Ground & the Coalition for the Homeless – Discussion with the homeless service provider at the Harmonia, 12 East 31 St |
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Wednesday June 27, 2018 6:00 pm |
Land Use, Housing & Zoning |
SGI-USA NY Culture Center 7 East 15th Street |
– Joint hearing on Garment District zoning text proposal – Amending zoning text creating special permit for new hotels in light manufacturing districts |
|
Thursday June 28, 2018 6:00 pm |
Landmarks |
Xavier High School 30 West 16th Street, 2nd Floor Library |
– ADA access improvements to Bryant Park – 9 W 16th, #5A, terrace and window changes – 188 Madison, new entrance, marquee and signage – ABC Carpet, façade restoration, rooftop changes |
|
Monday July 9, 2018 6:00 pm |
Parks & Public Spaces |
Bryant Park Corporation 111 West 40th Street, #2400 |
– RFP for Heckscher Ballfields in Central Park – One Vanderbilt public plaza design plans |
Upcoming Events
Transportation & Environment
June 25, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Bryant Park Corporation
111 West 40th Street, #2400
– Bike lane improvements around Columbus Circle
– New bus stop on 37th Street b/w 7th and 8th Aves
Budget, Education & City Services
June 26, 2018 @ 6:00pm
SGI-USA NY Culture Center
7 East 15th Street
– Presentation on homelessness by 34th St Partnership, GDA, Breaking Ground & the Coalition for the Homeless
– Discussion with the homeless service provider at the Harmonia, 12 East 31 St
Land Use, Housing & Zoning
June 27, 2018 @ 6:00pm
SGI-USA NY Culture Center
7 East 15th Street
– Joint hearing on Garment District zoning text proposal
– Amending zoning text creating special permit for new hotels in light manufacturing districts
Landmarks
June 28, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Xavier High School
30 West 16th Street, 2nd Floor Library
– ADA access improvements to Bryant Park
– 9 W 16th, #5A, terrace and window changes
– 188 Madison, new entrance, marquee and signage
– ABC Carpet, façade restoration, rooftop changes
Parks & Public Spaces
July 9, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Bryant Park Corporation
111 West 40th Street, #2400
– RFP for Heckscher Ballfields in Central Park
– One Vanderbilt public plaza design plans
What's Happening
Historical Photo of the Week (May 21st, 2018): "Miss Subways"
Several "Miss Subways" celebrate the 1968 opening of the new 57th Street Station (at 57th St/6th Ave), which was, at the time, the first new station to open in 28 years. Read More
Historical Photo of the Week (April 23, 2018): The Original Madison Square Garden
Originally called the Great Roman Hippodrome, the first incarnation of Madison Square Garden, built in 1874, was a roofless structure located at East 26th Street and Madison Avenue. Read More
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