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NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton & Lincoln Center President Jed Bernstein to Speak at Lincoln Square BID 17th Annual Meeting
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 The Lincoln Square BID will hold its 17th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 8:15am at Fordham University. Join us for an exciting morning featuring two wonderful guest speakers: Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, William J. Bratton and President of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Jed Bernstein. Property owners, businesses and commercial tenants and residents are eligible to vote on corporate matters at the meeting, but must be registered. Visit lincolnsquarebid.org/keep_informed if you have not registered, if you have moved, or if you are new to the district. We will be voting on our FY 2015 budget, electing directors, and reviewing the past year's accomplishments.
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| Lincoln Square BID Expands Sanitation Partnerships |
The Lincoln Square BID has entered into a new 3 year contract with Atlantic Maintenance, the sanitation provider who directly employs the Lincoln Square BID Clean Team. Atlantic has provided sanitation services for Lincoln Square since the BID started providing supplemental services in 1997.
The Lincoln Square BID has also recently expanded its community service program with Midtown Community Court. We now get extra help five days a week. Individuals sentenced to community service work with our Clean Team to help keep Lincoln Square spotless. With the harsh winter weather, the expansion could not have come at a better time.
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Broadway Baker at West Elm
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If you're a fan of delicious homemade baked goods and a good cause, West Elm in Lincoln Square has a treat for you. On Saturday, March 15 from noon to 4pm local NYC boutique online bakery Broadway Baker will be at West Elm selling their handcrafted cupcakes, cookies and other delights.
Broadway Baker uses fresh all-natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging, and a portion of all sales are donated to the Alzheimer's Association NYC Chapter, the ASPCA and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. And if these delicious treats have you feeling inspired, try out some of your own baking skills with West Elm's large selection of bakeware, gourmet food and cookbooks.
Check out West Elm's Facebook page to see all the fun events happening at the Lincoln Square store.
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 The Faberge Big Egg Hunt will be arriving in New York City starting Tuesday, April 1! For three weeks, giant eggs created by some of the world's leading artists, fashion designers, architects and chocolatiers (Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin, Francesco Clemente, Carolina Herrera, Marchesa, Jacques Torres, Zaha Hadid to name a few) will be displayed across all five boroughs.
Of course, this is an egg hunt, so we can't tell you exactly where these beautiful eggs will be hiding. But, you can be sure that some will be in Lincoln Square.
To learn more about the Faberge Big Egg Hunt visit thebigegghunt.org.
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According to a recent report released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, hundreds of premature deaths and thousands of ER visits and hospitalizations are caused by PM 2.5 emissions from heavy heating oils in NYC each year. The Upper West Side is one of the top five areas of the City that emits PM 2.5 from heavy heating oil. Much of this pollution comes from outdated heating systems in residential buildings.
Fortunately, buildings that are motivated to make the switch to cleaner heating fuels have a 'one-stop shop' to turn to for help. NYC Clean Heat can provide technical assistance as well as details on financing and information on incentives. Visit nyccleanheat.org to learn more.
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Landmark West! at the Upper West Side Apple Store - Tonight
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Join Kelly Autumn Carroll, Director of Preservation of Landmark West!, at the Upper West Side Apple Store on Wednesday, March 5 at 7pm to hear about their latest projects and test out the Walking Tour app. Landmark West!, the Committee to Preserve the Upper West Side, has been working to protect the architectural richness of the neighborhood for nearly 30 years.
Be sure to stick around and check out the Landmark West! Walking Tour app with app developer Nicole Becher. The Walking Tour app lets you explore some of the area's most fascinating buildings - like the Dakota and the Ansonia - on your iPhone from anywhere. Click here to reserve your spot at this free event.
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Business Integrity Commission - Commercial Waste Rate Adjustment
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The New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC) has released a letter regarding recent adjustments to the City-regulated commercial waste removal prices for putrescible (likely to decay) and recyclable waste. The letter includes information on customer rights with regards to commercial waste removal services. To read the letter click here.
Maximum rates based on a volume and weight basis are set by the BIC. In 2013, rates were adjusted for the first time in five years. The amendments require trade waste businesses to set rates at or below the following values: $18.27 per cubic yard or $11.98 per 100 lbs. You can learn more about the basis for the adjustment and the review process that is now in place here.
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Community Board 7's Business "2" Business Networking
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The Business and Consumer Issues Committee (BCI) of Community Board 7 is hosting a Business "2" Business (B2B) networking, wine reception from 6pm - 8pm on Thursday, March 27 at the West Side YMCA of Greater New York, located at 5 West 63rd Street, Parkside Room between Broadway and Central Park West.
This B2B reception will focus on "Jobs for Westside Youth". The goal of the reception is to create a forum to link employers with non-profit organizations that train and place students in internships and seasonal positions. During the reception, attendees will also hear remarks from newly elected City Council Member Helen Rosenthal.
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| NYPD Crime Prevention Tip: Money Card Scam |
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The New York City Police Department and the 20th Precinct recently warned against criminals who are stealing from the public using a phone scam to solicit money from prepaid debit cards in the following ways:
- A caller informs the victim that they owe back taxes and must make an immediate payment with a Green Dot Money-Pak card.
- A caller tells a victim a family member was in a car accident. The caller then threatens the victim unless they are immediately reimbursed with a Green Dot Money-Pak card.
- A caller informs a victim that his or her utility services will be disconnected unless the caller receives immediate payment via a Green Dot Money-Pak card.
Here are some tips from the NYPD to guard against this and other scams:
- Be suspicious of callers demanding immediate payment for any reason.
- Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who calls/email unsolicited.
- Be aware that companies and government agencies will not contact you demanding immediate payment via Money-Pak cards.
- Never wire money or provide credit card numbers to people you don't know.
- Remember anyone who has your Green Dot Money-Pak card number has access to the funds on the card.
For more crime prevention tips from the NYPD visit nyc.gov/nypd.
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| Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns to David H. Koch Theater |
 The Paul Taylor Dance Company, directed by the greatest living pioneer of American modern dance, celebrates its Diamond Anniversary in 2014 with performances right here in Lincoln Square! The Company's three-week season features a World Premiere and the New York Premiere of American Dreamer, set to songs by Stephen Foster and sung by Thomas Hampson. The repertoire also includes many of the greatest dances from Mr. Taylor's 60-year career, with a knockout Gala performance on Thursday, March 13 that features Cloven Kingdom, Sunset and Piazzolla Caldera. Established in 1954, this highly regarded company has traveled around the world, appearing in more than 520 cities in 62 countries to date. See these incredible dancers at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater from Wednesday, March 12 through Sunday, March 30. Click here for more information or for tickets.
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Tomatito: An Evening of Flamenco at Jazz at Lincoln Center
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 Jazz at Lincoln Center presents an ensemble led by the magisterial Andalusian Gitano guitarist and 2013 Latin GRAMMY® Award winner Tomatito who will perform at the Rose Theater on Saturday, March 15. The concert is presented in partnership with the New York Flamenco Festival.
Tomatito blends the earthy sound of classical flamenco and the sophisticated harmonic template of modern jazz. A teenage protégé of the legendary cantante Camarón de la Isla and the iconic guitarist Paco DeLucia, Tomatito - whose 2010 release Sonata Suite earned him his second Latin GRAMMY® Award - is a key figure in coalescing flamenco vocabulary with North African and Afro-Caribbean idioms, and in extending flamenco's range via consequential collaborations.
For more information or for tickets visit jalc.org.
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A Night of Basketball Madness at Stone Rose Lounge
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 On Friday, March 28 Time Warner Center's Stone Rose Lounge is hosting a viewing party for the NCAA Basketball Tournament open to MasterCard cardholders in partnership with Blood, Sweat & Cheers.
Guests will experience a premium open bar with signature drinks from Stone Rose Lounge and food curated by Landmarc's Chef Marc Murphy while watching teams battle for the championship title. Game times are still TBA. Tickets are $30 each and available here.
Each Ticket Includes:
- Access to VIP viewing area
- Premium open bar & signature cocktails
- Game Day Fare: pigs in a blanket, chicken wings, pinwheel sandwiches, chips & dip and mini lobster rolls.
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