Community Alerts 9.4.24

Traffic Advisories

On Sunday, September 8, there will be a street fair on Columbus Avenue between West 66th and West 72nd Street. The fair will begin at 10:00am, but set-up may start as early as 8:00am, and will conclude by 6:00pm (breakdown may end as late as 8:00pm). The streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the event.

On Saturday, September 14, there will be a street fair on the east side of Broadway between West 60th and West 61st Street. The event will start at 10:00am (set-up may start as early as 8:00am) and will conclude by 6:00pm (breakdown may end as late as 8:00pm).

Need to know about upcoming bridge and street closures? Visit DOT’s webpage for the weekly traffic advisory and weekend traffic advisory.

Update on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (125 Columbus Ave) is under construction, the information center is free and open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am until 4:00pm through the end of December. The renovations are predicted to be completed in 2027, after which visitors will be able to tour the temple via an open house before it is blessed and closed to the public.

Sanitation Updates

Composting Begins in October: Curbside composting will be available to all residents beginning October 6, 2024. Service will be year-round every week, and collection is on your recycling day. Learn more about the program here. Then, place your order for a free Brown Bin for your building. Orders must be placed before October 28, 2024. The next information session for property managers and superintendents will be on Thursday, September 5, at 2:00pm. Register here. 

New Trash Containerization Rules for Residential Buildings: The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) recently announced plans to containerize all residential trash. As of November 12, 2024, properties with fewer than 10 residential units will be required to use bins with secure lids for trash set-out (55 gallons max) before transitioning to the use of an official NYC bin next summer. Eventually, properties with 10-30 residential units will be required to choose either stationary, on-street containers, or smaller wheelie bins, and properties with 31+ units will be required to use stationary, on-street containers for their trash, serviced by new, automated side-loading garbage trucks. On-street containers will be assigned to a specific building solely for residents of that building. Learn more or attend one of DNSY’s virtual information sessions, which will be held on Thursdays throughout September. 

Free Advertising for Small Businesses

LinkLocal is a program that provides free advertisements for small businesses, community groups, and local events. Designed to help business owners and community leaders connect with customers and communities, LinkLocal provides pre-designed advertising templates that can be featured on 1-2 selected Links. Each month, LinkLocal Promo has special promotions tailored to support the growth and outreach of small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Qualifying organizations receive advertising on a total of 4 Links, free of charge: September (Back to School Month), October (Women’s Small Business Month); November (Veterans Small Business Month); and December (Shop Small—all small businesses). Read more about the LinkLocal program and submit requests.

MTA’s Vacant Unit Activation Program

Free Help for Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades 

Whether you are currently undertaking deep building energy upgrades or have not yet explored energy conservation measures, incentive programs can drastically reduce the upfront cost. Some incentive programs can even provide your building with free in-unit LEDs. Unlock cost-saving opportunities for your building projects by working with a NYC Accelerator account manager to explore a curated list of incentive programs, financing options, and tax credits available to your building. Contact NYC Accelerator to get started with free, personalized technical assistance.

Notice of Hearing for Proposed Parking Lot/Garage Rules

September 11 Tribute in Lights 

To mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and NYC Tourism are encouraging buildings across the City to illuminate their facades or rooftops in any shade of blue for the annual Tribute in Lights, taking place the evening of September 11, 2024. If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Allie Gauthier (agauthier@911memorial.org) from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, then check out these tips on how to participate while minimizing the effects for migrating birds. 

RSVP for Free West Side Flu Shot Day