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Macy’s Fireworks for July 4th
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The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will be launched from barges along the Hudson River, lighting up the NYC Skyline and providing miles of prime viewing along the West Side of Manhattan. General Public Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis. No ticket is required. The entry points for public viewing include:
- Christopher Street and Washington Street
- West 11th Street and Washington Street
- West 12th Street and Washington Street
- West 29th Street and 11th Avenue
- West 40th Street and 11th Avenue
The fireworks show will also be broadcast on NBC. It is our understanding that there will be many street closures due to the festivities, including on the West Side Highway from Canal Street to West 79th Street. You should expect major delays. Click here for a list of street closures from the Mayor's Office of Citywide Event Cordination and Management. Click here to learn about bus reroutes and subway changes from the MTA. Call 311 or view the NYC DOT Weekly Traffic Advisory, Macy's website, or NYC July 4 website for more details.
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Dining Out NYC Presentation and Q&A
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is hosting a virtual presentation and Q&A webinar on Dining Out NYC on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 12:30 pm. Attendees will learn and have the opportunity to ask questions about the outdoor dining program. You must register to attend at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nL1MoMDBR72lAYNlbXQ42A. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing webinar information.
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City of Yes for Housing Opportunity
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The NYC City Planning Commission is holding a public hearing for City of Yes for Housing Opportunity on Wednesday, July 10, from 10:00am to 12:00pm in person, via videoconference, and by phone. The meeting will take place in the City Planning Commission Hearing Room, Lower Concourse, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. Anyone attending the meeting in person is encouraged to wear a mask. A link to participate from a computer, tablet, or smartphone will be posted one hour in advance of the meeting. Dial-in numbers to participate by any phone will also be posted in advance of the meeting. You can also watch the meeting on YouTube. For more information or to ask questions, please contact: HousingOpportunity@planning.nyc.gov.
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Even when school is out, you can still enjoy breakfast and lunch! The 2024 Free Summer Meals Program from NYC Public Schools began on June 27 all across New York City, and it's totally free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. You can find these meals at specific places like select NYC Public Schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. And guess what? You don't need to sign up, show any papers, or have an ID to get these meals. Just head to one of the spots and enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch. The closest location to our neighborhood is at the High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice at the MLK Educational Complex located at 122 Amsterdam Avenue. Have a great summer filled with good food! You can learn more by visiting https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals.
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Upper West Side Recycling produces its free UWSR Eco Lettersix times a year. Here, you'll find out about environmental events taking place during the next two or three months, along with a Commentary on an environmental topic relevant to Manhattan's Upper West Side. Read the newsletter here and learn more by visiting https://www.uwsr.org/.
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The Lincoln Square BID Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
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Our administrative office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, but our Clean Team and Public Safety Officers will be outside keeping the district clean and safe.
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