Community Alerts 7.29.26
Summer Streets Returns to Manhattan
Summer Streets returns to Manhattan on Saturdays, August 1, 8, and 15, transforming more than 20 miles of city streets into a car-free playground for walking, biking, running, and recreation. From 7:00am to 3:00pm, the route will stretch from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street, including Broadway between West 110th Street and Dyckman Street, with free fitness classes, live performances, art installations, public art, and family-friendly activities taking place along the way. Please allow extra travel time and plan accordingly, as traffic impacts are anticipated along the route. Learn more about Summer Streets on the NYC Department of Transportation’s website.
Free Vocational English Classes for Restaurant Workers
#English2Stay is offering free vocational English classes for restaurant workers. Developed in partnership with restaurant operators, the training is designed to address restaurant-focused language needs, strengthen employee engagement, reduce language barriers, avoid costly mistakes, and support employee retention. Restaurant owners and managers can download the flyer or complete the confidential interest form to learn more about the program.
National Night Out
Join the NYPD and City officials on Tuesday, August 4, for National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and strengthens relationships between neighbors and law enforcement.
The 20th Precinct’s event will take place at Verdi Square (Broadway between West 72nd and West 73rd Streets) from 6:00pm–8:00pm (the Lincoln Square BID will be there!), while the Central Park Precinct and Transit District 1 will host their event at the entrance to Central Park at Columbus Circle from 4:00pm–7:00pm.
Learn more about National Night Out here.
Narcan Behind Every Bar
Effective December 13, 2026, New York State employers will be required to include an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone (Narcan®), wherever federal law requires a workplace first aid kit. This requirement applies to virtually all restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other hospitality businesses in New York. Through the Narcan Behind Every Bar campaign, the NYC Department of Small Business Services and its partners offer free opioid overdose prevention training, overdose rescue kits, and other resources for nightlife and hospitality businesses. Learn more and access free training and resources here.
Fresh Food For Seniors
Seniors can place the next order of Council Member Gale Brewer’s annual Fresh Food for Seniors program today, Wednesday, July 29, forpickup on Wednesday, August 12, at the Goddard Riverside Older Adult Center (593 Columbus) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The cost is $10, while the bag of fresh produce from local farmers is worth about $15.
Other pickup sites (call them for their ordering process) include:
- DOROT (171 W. 85th Street) 917-441-3723
- NCJW Council Lifetime Learning (241 W. 72nd Street) 212-687-5030 ext. 481/468
- Lincoln House Outreach (303 W. 66th Street) 212-875-8958
- Bloomingdale Aging in Place (limited to BAIP members) 212-842-8831 ext. 20
Con Edison Alerts
Due to Con Edison gas work, West 64th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue will be closed to through traffic Monday through Friday between 9:30am and 3:30pm, now through Friday, July 31.
Con Edison is performing a Gas Upgrade on West 68th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, with work expected through Wednesday, September 30. Please expect limited street parking, temporary lane/bike lane closures, 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.
Learn about Con Edison’s energy-saving resources for small businesses and nonprofits, as well as tips to help customers recognize and avoid scams, on its website.
We Want to Hear From You!
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