Midtown In Top 5 Neighborhoods For Air Quality Complaints: Study

Manhattan's busy, dense central neighborhood has racked up more than 100 air complaints since January.

Senator Liz Krueger To Hold Virtual Town Hall On Navigating Healthcare During COVID-19

On Thursday, July 23th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., join Senator Liz Krueger to talk about navigating the healthcare system.

District 3 To Hold Clean Up Day On August 1

Speaker Corey Johnson is inviting Block Associations and neighbors to help keep our community clean on August 1st, 2020.

NYC Department Of Education To Host Town Hall On School Reopening

Join the panel of DOE representatives to learn more about preliminary reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

Midtown Businesses Rack Up Coronavirus Noncompliance Complaints

Businesses in Midtown and Hell's Kitchen were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 300 times since July 6.

2 Rescued After Blow-Up Swan Drifts Into Middle Of East River

The inflatable swan was caught in "heavy marine traffic" after being pulled into the East River by a strong current.

City Paints Black Lives Matter Mural Outside Trump Tower

City workers closed off a stretch of Fifth Avenue on Thursday to prepare the street for painting.

CB5 Co-Hosts Youth Town Hall On Creating Change Through Activism

The conversation led by youth leaders will discuss Freedom of Speech, power of protest, legislation and policy, and current events.

Hell's Kitchen Racks Up Social Distancing Complaints: Data

Hell's Kitchen's 10036 zip code was in the city’s top ten for 311 complaints for social distancing violations.

Library Lions Equipped With Masks As Branches Prepare To Reopen

New York City Public Library branches will reopen for grab-and-go service in July.

St. Patrick's Cathedral Reopens For First Mass Since March

The cathedral has been open since June 1 for people to pray inside during specified hours outside of Mass.

State Senator Liz Krueger To Hold Virtual Town Hall On NYC's Phase 3 Reopening

You will have the option to view the event online through Facebook or to listen by calling in.

City To Paint Black Lives Matter Mural At Trump Tower: Report

Mayor BIll de Blasio pushed for a Black Lives Matter mural on the street of the president's Fifth Avenue skyscraper.

New York Offers Info Sessions For Businesses Affected By Looting

The info sessions about how to file insurance claims will be held June 23rd and 24th.

SEE: Rockefeller Center Statues Don Masks As NYC Enters Phase 2

Statues in Rockefeller Center were outfitted with masks to remind New Yorkers to wear the protective equipment as they return to work.

Union Workers Hold Rockefeller Center Black Lives Matter Rally

Workers formed a line that spanned several city blocks near Rockefeller Center.

Senator Brad Hoylman Requests Responses For Public Education Survey

Sen. Hoylman wants to know how public school families have been managing.

CB5 Releases Statement In Solidarity To Protest Racial Injustice

Community Board Five pledges to do our part in our district through our work.

New Take Out & Online Shopping Options In Manhattan

Check out these shopping/take-out lists. They've been updated with new businesses offering take-out/pick-up.

NYC DOT Releases New Street Design Manual

The Manual, which is available at www.nycstreetdesign.info, comprehensively updates the guidance of the previous edition.

NYC Releases Safety Guidelines For Businesses Reopening

As the City prepares for phase one of reopening, it has created palm cards with important guidelines and resources.

Street Gatherings Bring Joy To Hell's Kitchen In Pandemic's Midst

Amid the shutdown, neighbors are finding new ways to socialize.

More Cops To Monitor Restaurants In 'Bar-Heavy' Hell's Kitchen

Nine NYC neighborhoods will see increased enforcement to make sure bars and restaurants follow social distancing rules, the mayor said.

Group Wants Central Park Ban For Woman Who Called Cops On Birder

The Central Park South Civic Association said Amy Cooper's "blatant racism" deserves a lifetime ban from Central Park.

Manhattan Community MAS Urbanists Present: Justin Davidson In Conversation

Join us for a virtual conversation hosted by the MAS Urbanists, with Justin Davidson and MAS President, Elizabeth Goldstein on May 26.

Korean Community Town Hall -- May 21st By The NYC Commission On Human Rights

In recent weeks, there has been an increase in COVID-19-related bias incidents and hate crimes against the City’s Asian communities.

Manhattan Community Comptroller's Coronavirus Resource Center

The updated COVID-19 Resource Center is packed with new information, opportunities, and support.

Live With Carnegie Hall In Manhattan Community

In response to this unprecedented time, we invite you to join us for an entirely new online series: Live with Carnegie Hall.

Local Hero Changes From Scarf Designer To Maker Of Masks

Kate Broug usually designs scarves for Anna in Bhutan.

Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Announces Funding Free Meals Daily To First Responders

'We are contributing $10,000 to kick off the program and matching donations dollar for dollar up to an additional $10,000.'

Manhattan Community Bryant Park Lawn Heart

The heart is a message of support for New Yorkers, and a thanks to healthcare workers and essential staff.

Knicks Owner James Dolan Recovers From Coronavirus: Reports

The New York Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan is donating coronavirus antibodies following his recovery.

Bryant Park Lawn To Reopen In May Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Midtown park's lawn will be reopened for spring "in compliance" with social distancing measures.

Times Square Billboards Repurposed For Coronavirus PSAs

Posters offering uplifting messages for New Yorkers dealing with the coronavirus outbreak are being displayed in Times Square.

Manhattan Building Workers Strike Over Coronavirus Safety Fears

Workers at two Manhattan residential buildings walked out of work to demand fair pay, affordable healthcare and safer working conditions.

Manhattan Community Hosts Small Business Town Hall - April 14

Council Member Keith Powers is hosting a Small Business Town Hall meeting on Zoom at 6pm on Tuesday evening.

Take Out List In Manhattan Community Board 5

Here's a list of resources for all the delicious options in CB5 for dining of every kind.

NY Public Library Launches Virtual Book Club With WNYC

Library members can download this month's book, "Deacon King Kong," for free using the library's e-reading app.

Volunteer Network To Support NY Essential Workers

"We facilitate individual support encounters, support groups, stress-reduction training, and grief rituals via Zoom or calls."

City of New York Shares Resources For Coronavirus Help

The City of New York has put together a helpful consolidated resource for those seeking help for Coronavirus.