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Community Alerts 4.17.26

Apr 13, 2026
Community Alerts 4.17.26

Street Closures

Now through Friday, July 31: 64th Street between Broadway & Columbus Ave will be closed to through traffic due to Con Edison gas work Monday through Friday between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Saturday, April 18: The east side of Broadway between 60th Street and 61st Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00am to 8:00pm due to a single-block street fair.

Saturday, May 2: The east side of Broadway between 60th Street and 61st Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00am to 8:00pm due to a single-block street fair.

Saturday, May 9: The annual Japan Day Parade will be held on Central Park West between 67th Street and 81st Street from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Expect street closures and delays on those streets, as well as 67th and 68th Streets between Broadway and Central Park West, and 72nd Street between Columbus and Central Park West.

Sunday, May 10: The east side of Broadway between 60th & 65th Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00am to 8:00pm due to a multi-block street fair.

Click here for a schedule of street fairs in NYC.

 

Con Edison Work Notice

Con Edison is performing a Gas Upgrade on West 68th Street between Columbus Ave and Central Park West, with work expected through Wednesday, September 30. Please expect limited street parking, temporary lane/bike lane closure, noise, and generator(s). The work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The reference number is 26-03335.

 

Participatory Budgeting

This week is Participatory Budgeting vote week. 6th District residents can vote on ways to spend $1 million on up to three long-lasting projects (“capital” projects) in the district.

The nominated projects include:

  • New York Public Library technology upgrade: $250,000 
  • Tree Guards: $200,000 
  • Riverside Park bathroom improvements: $300,000 
  • FDNY Ladder 25, HVAC replacement: $400,000 
  • PS199 Jessie Isador Straus School technology improvements: $100,000 
  • Innovation Diploma Plus HS music engineering studio: $250,000 
  • PS 75 Emily Dickinson School gymnasium renovation: $350,000 
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) video board installation: $175,000

Sixth District residents age 11+ can vote on the projects they support either in person at the locations below or online at pbnyc.org/vote until Sunday, April 19. 

Ballots will be available in person at:

  • Council Member Gale Brewer's District Office (563 Columbus Ave at 87th Street): Open Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  • St. Agnes Library (444 Amsterdam Ave between 81st and 82nd Streets): Open Saturday, April 18, from 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • Riverside Library (127 Amsterdam Ave between 65th and 66th Streets): Open Saturday, April 18, from 10:00am to 5:00pm
  • NYPL Library for the Performing Arts (40 Lincoln Center Plaza): Open Saturday, April 18, from 10:30am to 6:00pm

 

Good Neighbor Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Good Neighbor Awards through Goddard Riverside. The awards honor extraordinary, uncompensated community members’ valuable contributions and outstanding efforts to serve, co-create, and help build a better community.

Eligible nominees include uncompensated individuals from the Upper West Side, Harlem, East Harlem, Yorkville, and other Goddard Riverside program communities.

Nominations must be submitted by Monday, May 4. The Neighbor to Neighbor Committee will select recipients in May, with a celebratory event in June. For more information, click here, and to nominate someone, fill out this form.

 

Comment Request on Third-Party Delivery App Fee Caps

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces NYC’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws, which cap the fees that third-party delivery apps can charge restaurants. The laws require DCWP to issue a report on the fee caps, and DCWP would like to hear from you to inform its recommendations. Click here to view a flyer on how you can provide feedback on the City’s fee caps and email RuleComments@dcwp.nyc.gov by Wednesday, May 6, with your comments. 

 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Resources

NYC Tourism + Conventions World Cup 2026 Business Toolkit:

NYC Tourism + Conventions has some opportunities for businesses to take part in several World Cup initiatives taking place Thursday, June 11, through Sunday, July 19.

Visit the World Cup 2026 Business Toolkit for additional information and to register. This includes a food and beverage-focused program, called the Five Borough Winners Special, featuring a limited-edition, NYC-themed cup giveaway. You may also submit your World Cup-focused Offers + Events.

Please contact membershipinfo@nyctourism.com with any questions.

Small Business Resource Guide for FIFA World Cup 2026™:

With millions of global fans and visitors expected for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, New York City’s 183,000 small businesses are poised to benefit, with opportunities to reach new customers, boost visibility, and showcase the city’s vibrant business community.

As businesses consider hosting watch parties, creating custom menu items, and promoting their services, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has released a guide outlining tools and resources to help them prepare. Click here to view the guide.

For additional information, business owners can contact the NYC Small Business Services Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ “Welcome World Rewards Program”:

The New York New Jersey Host Committee has launched the Welcome World Rewards Program, a region-wide initiative designed to connect residents and visitors with participating small businesses through a digital experience that rewards neighborhood exploration, drives foot traffic, and highlights the diverse commercial corridors that define communities across New York and New Jersey.

The Welcome World Rewards Program is free and easy to use for both businesses and fans:

  • Small businesses opt in at no cost through a simple application process, which is now open and can be accessed via the NYNJ Host Committee’s website.
  • Fans engage with participating businesses through digital check-ins and collect points in a digital wallet that are redeemable for prizes.
  • Businesses may extend fan-friendly promotions such as discounts or tournament-themed specials, or other offers.

Small businesses can access the Welcome World Rewards Program application here. 

 

NYC MOCJ Employer Network

The NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) invites businesses to join a network of NYC-based employers committed to hiring qualified, job-ready candidates with prior justice system involvement. Participating employers will be connected to pre-screened candidates through trusted, MOCJ-supported workforce providers and receive ongoing support to ensure successful placements, along with access to available financial and tax incentives. Complete this brief survey to express interest in joining this new network and to help MOCJ understand your hiring needs. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Click here to learn more about the program.

 

Steps to Prepare For Flash Floods

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is reminding New Yorkers to prepare for flash flooding—one of the city’s fastest-moving and most dangerous weather threats, especially for residents living in basement apartments. NYCEM encourages New Yorkers to start by making a plan, putting together a “Go Bag,” and staying informed with Notify NYC, the city’s free emergency alert system, by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 and replying with their ZIP code, or by visiting nyc.gov/notify. Visit floodhelpny.org to understand your flood risk and learn how to better protect your property, and nyc.gov/floodprep for additional resources.