Community Alerts 3.30.23

Mayor Signs E-Bike Fire Safety Bills & Announces E-Bike Safety Plan

On March 20, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan to address lithium-ion battery fires and powered mobility device safety. Click here to visit the Mayor's website for more information, or click here to read a great summary of the plan in City Land.

New Waste Setout Times Begin April 1

Businesses and residential buildings have two options for setting out waste beginning on April 1. Businesses can either place waste at the curb 1 hour before closing if using a container with a secure lid or after 8:00pm if putting bags directly on the curb. Residential buildings can either place waste out after 6:00pm in a container of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid or after 8:00pm if putting bags directly on the curb. Thanks to the efforts of the NYC BID Association, which the Lincoln Square BID is a part of, DSNY has announced there will be a one-month grace period before fines are levied. You can learn more by visiting nyc.gov/SetoutTimes or calling 311.

Participatory Budgeting Ends on April 2

Participatory Budgeting empowers residents like YOU to decide how to spend public money in our community. Until Sunday, April 2nd, you may cast your vote to fund $1 million in your community towards schools, parks, libraries and other public spaces through PBNYC. In the Lincoln Square neighborhood, you can help decide where Council Members Erik Bottcher and Gale Brewer allocate part of their capital discretionary funds. Voting will be open both online and in person through Sunday, April 2nd. Click here to learn more, and click here to vote online.

Alternate Side Parking 

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Thursday, April 6, 2023, and Friday, April 7, 2023, for Passover, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday. Parking meters remain in effect. 

Upcoming Hearings

On April 7 at 11:00am, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will hold a public hearing on proposed rules establishing methods for determining the minimum payments that must be made to a food delivery worker by a third-party food delivery service or third-party courier service. For more information, including how to attend the hearing or submit a comment, click here.

On April 20 at 10:00am, the New York City Council Committee on Small Business and Committee on Economic Development will hold a hearing on Oversight - Tourism and the Economic Impact to NYC’s Small Businesses. Click here for the agenda.

Street Closure on April 15

On Saturday, April 15, 64th Street, between Central Park West and Broadway, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10:00am - 3:00pm due to a school carnival.

If you earned $80,000 or less in 2022, file your taxes for FREE with an IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer. Learn more here.

Fair Fares NYC

Low-income New York City residents who are at or below the federal poverty level may qualify for a half-priced transit fare using a Fair Fares MetroCard. Check your eligibility and apply at nyc.gov/fairfares or call 311 for more information.

First Course NYC

First Course NYC is the city's first industry-informed, collaborative culinary apprenticeship program designed to meet the ongoing restaurant labor shortage. First Course NYC provides low-income New Yorkers access to professional culinary training and connection to work in respected NYC restaurant kitchens. Click here to learn more about the program, or you can reach out to Steven Picker (spicker@sbs.nyc.gov) with any questions. For additional program details or to schedule a virtual program presentation, you can also complete this form.