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Upcoming Events
June 7, 2021
This information is provided by The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. We are sharing it as a
service to our members. If this notice does not interest you, please disregard it.
You can also find these weekly newsletters online in PDF (printable) format at
www.murrayhillnyc.org in the News section, look for Weekly Eblasts 2021.
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Photograph by Cait Oppermann
Every American must be free to live their truth without fear and with equal
rights.
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How you can celebrate Pride Month this June
Events in NYC will be occurring from June 14 - 28, culminating in the Pride Parade.
Explore NYC’s pride events at nycpride.org/events. Volunteer to help with Pride-related events at
nycpride.org/support-pride/volunteer-form. Learn more at nycpride.org.
Traffic advisory
East 33rd Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenue: Final roadway restoration; parking will be
eliminated temporarily. Work will last through June, 7am - 3:30pm. "No Parking" signs will be placed
on both sides of the street. If you have questions, contact Karen Flores, 646-768-9105, email
2ndaveccl@gmail.com, office hours 7am-3:30pm. Flyer.
How you can help
Do you want a green and clean Murray Hill?
Volunteers are needed for The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association's Green & Clean Committee.
We need people with good organizing skills who can help organize our events and program activities.
Contact us if you’d like to help with the Keep Murray Hill Clean Program, Tree Replacement Program,
cleaning and mulching events and communications. Work with MHNA volunteers, social media and
newsletter committees, and take charge of an aspect of the committee's work. You can have an
impact on the beautification of our neighborhood! If interested in helping this important cause please
email greenandclean@murrayhillnyc.org.
Become a Poll Worker or Interpreter
Earn up to $2,800 for working on all Election Days. Board of Elections NYC. Learn more at
vote.nyc/page/poll-worker-positions. Apply at nyc.electiondayworker.com.
Blood Donations Are Urgently Needed
The NYC blood supply is at a very low level. If you want to donate, a nearby blood center is:
New York Blood Center - Grand Central (please make an appointment)
115 East 41st Street, 800-933-2566, nybloodcenter.org
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Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership are currently hiring for
the 2021 Summer season.
More information about the positions, and how to apply, is available at 34thstreet.org/about-
us?mc_cid=e3eaf85ad0&mc_eid=1165e24a4c#job-openings.
NYC School Surveys
Your School. Your Child. Your Voice.
Every year, all parents, teachers, students in grades 6-12 and select school support staff take the
NYC School Survey. The survey helps school leaders understand what key members of their school
community think about the learning environment at their school. The information captured by the
survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to
make the school a better place to learn. Take the 2020-21 NYC School Survey at
surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login.
Vaccination Poll for Older Students
Have a child age 16+ ? Share your vaccination preferences, fill out the survey
nycenet.edu/surveys/covid19vaccine.
NYC’s reopening
New York City is in Phase 4 of the coronavirus reopening, but some activities are
still on temporary PAUSE or are open with reduced capacity. Learn more about the
reopening phases, micro-cluster strategy, travel advisory, testing, etc. at forward.ny.gov.
NYC coronavirus page www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/index.page
New York City reopening business guidance www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/reopening-
guide.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) covid-19 page cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
nCoV/index.html
New York State reopening page, covid rates and zones, vaccination program, covid
restrictions and guidance, travel advisory, etc. coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.
New
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New York City set a new record with the lowest COVID levels since the pandemic began.
President Biden declared June as “a national month of action” to get more people vaccinated by
July 4. Thousands of pharmacies, including CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens/Duane Reade will stay open
late every Friday in June in order to allow more Americans to get vaccinated.
New York State adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Interim Public Health
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. It relaxes the masking and social distancing requirements
for “fully vaccinated” people in most locations. Masks should continue to be worn by unvaccinated people
and in certain venues, including Pre-K to 12 schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional
facilities, nursing homes, and healthcare settings. Immunocompromised people should consult with their
physicians.
All New Yorkers 75 years and older and those with disabilities are now eligible for at-home
vaccination. Those interested can call 877-VAX-4NYC or sign up online at
forms.cityofnewyork.us/f/home. The one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is used for home
vaccinations.
New York State’s indoor social gathering limit was raised to 250, and the outdoor limit was capped at
500.
Restaurants are now allowed to reach 100 percent capacity if five-foot-tall solid partitions are placed
between tables.
In private homes, 50 people will be able to gather indoors, up from 10.
Key reopening dates
May 24, Mayor de Blasio lifted several restrictions on special events, parades, and similar activities
that require a permit from the New York City Street Activity Permit Office, the Parks Department, and
the NYPD. The City is now able to issue permits for street fairs, events in parks, events that span
more than one block, sound devices (even if there is a stage or video screen), and more.
June 14, NYC senior centers will reopen to both vaccinated and unvaccinated seniors, with social
distancing measures in effect. Beginning immediately, senior centers will be open to outdoor
activities. Check your senior center’s website for details.
September 14, Broadway theaters are ready to reopen at 100% capacity, and tickets are now on sale.
Heart reaction probed as possible rare vaccine link in teens
June 4, 2021, apnews.com, by Lindsey Tanner and Lauran Neergaard
Health authorities are trying to determine whether heart inflammation that can occur along with
many types of infections could also be a rare side effect in teens and young adults after the second
dose of COVID-19 vaccine. An article on seven U.S. teen boys in several states, published online
Friday in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19
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vaccination, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven....The boys, aged 14 to 19, received
Pfizer shots in April or May and developed chest pain within a few days. Heart imaging tests showed
a type of heart muscle inflammation called myocarditis. None were critically ill. All were healthy
enough to be sent home after two to six days in the hospital...more follow-up is needed to determine
how the seven fare but that it’s likely the heart changes were temporary.
Learn more about COVID-19 and NYC’s reopening at murrayhillnyc.org, including
Reopening
Testing
Vaccinations
Neighborhood restaurants, food & spirits that are open for delivery & pickup
Neighborhood retail, health care (including pets) & services that are open
Neighborhood houses of worship, museums, educational and cultural institutions
COVID-19 rate in zip code 10016
The positive Covid-19 rate for Murray Hill (zip code 10016) has declined significantly in the
past weeks and is now below 1%. Estimated population for Zip Code 10016 is 50,912. This
snapshot was taken on June 4, 2021.
The above data is from the NYC Department of Health website COVID-19 tracker
www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page
The view is the 7-day Percent Positive and Test Rate by ZIP code (for Zip code 10016).
New York State COVID-19 tracker forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county-
dashboard.
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IMPORTANT: There is still no cure for COVID-19. Stop the spread using a layered approach:
• Get vaccinated
• Wear face coverings when you are with people who are not vaccinated or if you are not
vaccinated (consult your physician if you are immunocompromised)
• maintain distance (6 feet between people who are not in the same household)
• practice good hand hygiene
• stay home if sick (seek care if you feel seriously ill)
When community rates of infection are high, limit non-essential activities, travel and indoor
gatherings with people who are not vaccinated.
NYS travel advisory coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are free, and are now readily available. All New Yorkers age 12+ are eligible.
Public health officials recommend getting vaccinated as soon as you are eligible. Currently
the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being administered. The J&J is a
one-shot vaccine. Only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for people age 12 - 17.
The NYC Vaccine Finder site now tells you everywhere in NYC that vaccinations are available
and the type of vaccination offered vaccinefinder.nyc.gov.
Pharmacies participating in the vaccinations are Walgreens/Duane Reade, RiteAid and CVS.
You can also set up accounts on their websites, and request alerts. RiteAid is offering walk-
in vaccinations. Some independent pharmacies are also offering vaccinations, including
HealthSource on 34th Street.
If you prefer to be vaccinated by your primary care physician, some doctors’ offices are
getting supplies of the vaccinations. Contact your doctor.
(no appointment needed) ALL New Yorkers can now get their COVID-19 vaccine without an
appointment at city-run and state-run sites across the city. To find a walk-up vaccination site near
you, visit on.nyc.gov/walkupvax or call 877-829-4692. Nearby walk-up site: Ford Foundation, 320
East 43rd Street (entrance also at 321 East 42nd Street) (Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm).
Additional, site-specific information can be found on nyc.gov/vaccinefinder. New Yorkers must show
proof of age upon arrival at the vaccination site.
6Johnson & Johnson vaccinations have resumed as of April 23, 2021. The main risk is for
women under 50 years of age, and they can take the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, if they are
worried about the risk. CDC/FDA statement cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html. What to Do If You Received the
J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. The risk of developing a blood clot is very low and that risk
will decrease over time. Contact your healthcare provider and seek medical treatment
urgently if you develop any of the following symptoms: severe headache, backache, new
neurologic symptoms, severe abdominal pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, tiny red
spots on the skin (petechiae), or new or easy bruising.
See the MHNA website page Vaccinations for useful links and phone numbers on how to
determine your eligibility and schedule an appointment. It is difficult to get an appointment
for a vaccination in the neighborhood at this time, as the number of eligible people far
exceeds the number of vaccines available.
If you are a Veteran, 60+, and currently enrolled in VA Healthcare, the Manhattan VA
Medical Center is administering vaccines. Eligible Veterans must schedule an appointment
by calling 1-877-877-9267.
NYC Adults Vaccinated in ZIP Code 10016.
The percent of NYC adult residents partially and fully vaccinated by modified ZIP Code.
Source: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data-vaccines.page. Snapshot taken on
6/4/2021.
FTC Issues Consumer Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine
Scams
7Be on the lookout for vaccination scams. ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2020/12/ftc-
issues-consumer-tips-avoiding-covid-19-vaccine-scams
All New Yorkers can get tested for coronavirus.
Regular testing continues to be recommended for unvaccinated people. It may also be required in
specific situations, even for vaccinated people.
Sites run by NYC and New York State are free. Learn more at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-
near-you. You can also check with your doctor, pharmacies and walk-in urgent care to find out if they
do testing, how long it takes to get results and if there will be charges. Or call 212-COVID19, text
COVID TEST to 855-48.
For Murray Hill/Kips Bay
Bellevue, First Avenue at 26th Street, (free) no appointment necessary, wait times are unpredictable
and can range from no wait until about an hour, usually the wait is not long. Be sure that they set up
your patient portal so that you can get your results. Test results come back in 1-2 days.
Rapid testing. The New York Forward Rapid Test Program makes rapid testing available for no more
than $30 and provides participants with their results within 30 minutes. By appointment only. Find a
test site coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you. (this site shows both rapid and regular
test sites)
NYC website for rapid testing (by appointment only) www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-rapid-
testing.page.
Tool to check NYC Health + Hospitals waiting times to get tested testandtrace.nyc or
nychealthandhospitals.org/test-and-trace/testing, tap Check Testing Wait Times on the Test & Trace
Corps page. Or check @NYCHealthSystem on Twitter for updates three times a day on wait times.
The NYC Citywide Information Portal
www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/resources/resources-for-new-yorkers.page and 311
portal.311.nyc.gov have created COVID-specific resource guides for New Yorkers. These resource
guides contain information related to emotional well-being, rent and housing, NYCHA residents, and
more. Get information and resources to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page.
Does your school or organization need PPE?
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer has been distributing boxes and boxes of masks and
8sanitizer across Manhattan. If your school or organization needs PPE, contact her staffers Shawn
Jean-Louis (sjean-louis@manhattanbp.nyc.gov) or Jessica Mates (jmates@manhattanbp.nyc.gov).
NY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reaction and emotions during the COVID-
19 public health emergency. Through an emotional support helpline, educational materials, and
trusted referrals, NY Project Hope helps people manage and cope with changes brought on by
COVID-19. Share this free, confidential, and anonymous resource nyprojecthope.org.
Upcoming Events
Brooklyn – Monday, June 7 6-8:30pm
Bronx – Wednesday, June 9 6-8:30pm
NYC Department of Education virtual family engagement tour
DOE Chancellor Meisha Porter will be joined by Executive Superintendents and leadership from the
DOE to hear directly from school communities about their top educational priorities for next school
year. These forums will serve as an opportunity for families, teachers, school administrators and
staff to provide Department of Education (DOE) leadership with their thoughts on the types of
resources and support that are needed for a full reopening in September. Families and staff can
register for the forums online at learndoe.org/chancellor. At the time of registration, participants will
be asked if they want to ask a question or provide a comment during the event about a number of
categories, including health and safety, special education, fall 2021 school reopening, social
emotional learning, and more. Each forum will be recorded and posted at learndoe.org/chancellor.
Interpretation services will be available at every forum.
Applications are open
Summer Rising Programs Grades K-8
Summer Rising is New York City’s free summer program for any City child in grades K–8, including
students with disabilities, who wants to participate. Families can sign up through the Discover DYCD
website discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home. Schools will also reach out to families to encourage
them to sign up and help them do so. New locations are added on Mondays. Check weekly for new
program sites. Classes run from July 6 – August 12.
Applications are open
Summer Restaurant Week—restaurant signup (through June 11)
(for restaurants) Summer Restaurant Week NYC will be from July 19-August 15. No charge to
participate. NYC Restaurant Week is now bigger and more flexible than ever, with indoor and outdoor
dining, takeout and delivery options, plus an all-new pricing structure. Learn more at
business.nycgo.com/nyc-restaurant-week-sign-up.
9applications are open
The NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Eligible low and moderate-income households can get up to 12 months of their back rent paid, three
months of future rent, and other assistance. There are no immigration status requirements to qualify
for the program. NYC’s Human Resources Administration website offers information about the
program, as well as a list of organizations who can help New Yorkers with their applications.
www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/new-york-emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap.page.
several start dates are available
Enrollment Now Open for NYS Citizen Public Health Training Program
Cornell University’s Public Health Program has developed a free four-part online training program to
help build community-led initiatives and support surrounding prevention, detection, and response in
the event of public health emergencies. With two hours of content per week, each module will build
up your core knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with specific “calls to action” to help you translate
learning into action within your community and network. Each module will also have one or more live
(and recorded) conversations with experts to share up-to-date information, and to answer key
questions.
Unit 1: Preventing and Addressing COVID-19
Unit 2: Healthy New York Communities
Unit 3: Public Health for Community Resilience
Unit 4: Public Health Preparedness
Who Should Enroll? community leaders; public health leaders and volunteers; volunteers working
with high risk populations; outreach coordinators; anyone who wants to help fortify their community
for the future. Register at nypublichealth.cornell.edu/portal/nyspublichealth.
June 8 6 - 7:30 pm
June 10 6 - 7:30 pm
June 15 6 - 7:30 pm
June 17 6 - 7:30 pm
(for small businesses) Returning to the office? Adapt to the New Normal
The New York Public Library Business Center presents a 4-session workshop series is designed to
help small businesses adapt to the new and "next" normal. Learn strategies, tools, and resources.
Learn more and register at eventbrite.com/e/the-new-normal-business-adaptation-workshop-series-
tickets-144680989735.
June 8 6pm
Nordic Book Club: On Time And Water by Andri Snær Magnason
(free and virtual) The Nordic Book Club will discuss Andri Snær Magnason's new book On Time And
Water. Based on interviews and advice from leading glacial, ocean, climate, and geographical
scientists, and interwoven with personal, historical, and mythological stories, On Time and Water is a
rich and compelling work of narrative nonfiction that illustrates the reality of climate change—and
10offers hope in the face of an uncertain future. Register at scandinaviahouse.org/events/on-time-and-
water-book-club. Presented by Scandinavia House.
Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm
Free Outdoor Concerts at 345 Park Avenue (51st Street) on the outdoor plaza
The Rudin Family is bringing its summer lunchtime concert series back throughout the summer.
June 9 – CC & the Boys
June 16 – Acute Inflections
Monday, June 21 from 4:30 to 6pm, special Summer Solstice concert – The Mystics
June 23 – Beyond Fab
June 30 – The Rustlers
July 7 – A Latin Movement
July 14 - Neil Diamond Tribute
July 21 – The Mystics
July 28 – Wondrous Stories
August 4 – Saints in the City
August 11 – Don’t Wake Daddy
August 18 – Susan D Band
August 25 – Blu Cha Cha
September 1 – Head over Heels
View the full series schedule at grandcentralpartnership.nyc/news/events/dont-miss-these-free-
outdoor-concerts-345-park-avenue.
June 9 7 - 8pm
LIVE from the New York Public Library - Languages of Truth, Salman Rushdie
with Téa Obreht
The Booker Prize–winning, internationally bestselling author discusses a newly collected edition of
nonfiction writing, much of it in print for the first time ever. Register at
nypl.org/events/programs/2021/06/09/languages-truth-salman-rushdie. This program will be
streamed live on the NYPL event page. Registrants will receive an email reminder one hour before
the program begins.
June 9 6pm Queens Zoom Hearing
June 14 6pm Bronx Zoom Hearing
June 16 6pm Manhattan Zoom Hearing
The New York City Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform Public
Hearings (Final hearing, Brooklyn)
(virtual) You can attend and testify at any hearing. The Commission is soliciting input from the public
on the 10 initial recommendations in the Preliminary Report, specifically whether the
recommendations would achieve the goals of a fairer system, would be improved by certain
modifications, or should be enhanced with additional recommendations, while not reducing tax
revenues. The Commission's report www1.nyc.gov/site/propertytaxreform/report/preliminary-
11report.page. The Commission will be holding virtual hearings for all five boroughs and will be
scheduling hearings in the other boroughs soon. The public can submit feedback by emailing it to
PropTaxInfo@propertytaxcommission.nyc.gov or through the Commission's online portal
www1.nyc.gov/site/propertytaxreform/contact/property-tax-reform-hearing-registration.page. The
public may also register to testify at the public hearings (2 minute testimonies). To do so, speakers
must register on the Commission’s website www1.nyc.gov/site/propertytaxreform/contact/property-
tax-reform-hearing-registration.page. Links to hearings are also on this page; they are available just
before the hearing. Summary of proposed changes:
• Coops, condominiums, and rental buildings with up to 10 units will be in a new residential
class along with 1-3 family homes.
• Maintain current valuation methods for properties that are not in the new residential class
(i.e. rental buildings with more than 10 units, utilities, and commercial).
• A sales-based methodology will be used to value all properties in the residential class.
• Every property in the residential class will be assessed at its full market value.
• Annual market value changes in the new residential class will be phased in over five years at
20 percent per year.
• Create a partial homestead exemption for primary resident owners with income below a
certain threshold.
• Create a circuit breaker within the property tax system to lower the property tax burden on
low-income primary resident owners, based on the ratio of property tax paid to income.
• Replace the current class share system with a system that prioritizes predictable and
transparent tax rates for property owners.
• There will be a gradual transition to the new system for current owners, with an immediate
transition to the new system whenever a property in the new residential class is sold.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of the property tax system every 10 years.
June 9 - September 20 7pm
June 18 – NYC Opera “Pride in the Park” performance
Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Twenty-five live and in-person music, dance, and theater events. All events will be free and open to
the public with limited capacity and audience registration required. Thanks to the generous support
of Bank of America, nearly all of the events will be available for the public to livestream at no cost.
See the full schedule at bryantpark.org/series/Bryant-park-picnics and learn more about the NYC
Opera performances at bryantpark.org/programs/opera.
June 10 1pm
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce series: New York City's Comeback
(virtual) The series is focused on the best ways to accelerate the city's economic recovery:
Attracting Back Remote Workers (June 10)
12All events will be moderated by Jessica Walker, the Chamber's President and CEO. Learn more at
nycindicators.com/event-series.
June 10 5 - 7pm
(webinar) Virtual Rat Academy
Learn about rodent prevention methods. Sponsored by NYC Council speaker Corey Johnson. This
webinar is appropriate for superintendents, building owners and managers, community garden
organizers and members of the public. Register at survey.alchemer.com/s3/5639842/Rat-Academy-
Registration?eventid=a1Q4V000021fAIsUAM&Programname=Pest%20Control%20Services.
Candidate Debates – 2021 NYC Debate Program
Presented by the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
June 10 7 - 8pm Comptroller, Democratic Spectrum News NY1
June 16 7 - 8pm Mayoral, Democratic "Leading Contenders" WNBC-TV
June 20 9:30 - 10:30am Comptroller, Democratic "Leading Contenders" WNBC-TV
Full schedule at nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/debates. Also look for debates sponsored by other
organizations.
starting June 10
Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Provide Funding to Small
Businesses
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $800 million in assistance for small businesses (including
small for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations), experiencing financial hardship as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexible grants up to $50,000 can be used for operating expenses,
including payroll, rent or mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, personal protective equipment, or other
business expenses incurred during the pandemic. Over 330,000 small and micro businesses are
potentially eligible for this program, including 57 percent of the State’s certified MWBEs (minority-
and women-owned business enterprises).
June 11 4pm
Mainchance to Celebrate Grand Reopening of Their Soup Kitchen
On Friday, the Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation (GCNSSC) will be hosting a
ribbon cutting and naming ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of their soup kitchen. The
kitchen will be named "Hinton's Cafe" after former GCNSSC employee Hinton "Cap" Person. The
event is open to the public and will be catered by Tuscany Hills. For more information, please email
admin@gcnssc.org or call (212) 883-0680 ext. 108. Mainchance is located at 120 East 32nd Street.
June 11 application deadline
(for New York area female college juniors, seniors, or graduate students)
Carole Cooper and Richard Leibner Fellowships
13The Center for Communication annually awards the Carole Cooper and Richard Leibner Fellowships
to New York area female college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. This year they're looking for 2
fellows. The summer fellowship will run June-August 2021 and will be done 100% remotely. Students
from all over the country are invited to apply. The fall fellowship will be in-person and will start in
September and run until spring 2022. *Please note, it is possible that one person can do both
positions. The fellowships are open to current students who will be enrolled within an undergraduate
or graduate program in the Fall of 2021/Spring 2022 school year. Learn more and apply at
centerforcommunication.org/cooper-leibner-fellowship.
Important Murray Hill Election Dates for 2021
The Primary Election is very important this year! It will be a competitive election, with
candidates having very different views and experiences. The Primary Election determines
who is on the ballot for each party. In New York State you must be registered with a party to
vote in that party's primary election.
Check your registration status and poll site, register, apply for an absentee ballot and
generate a sample ballot at the NYC Board of Elections vote.nyc.
Information about the candidates can be found at voting.nyc/meet-the-candidates.
June 12 - 20 Early Voting for the Primary Election (you can only vote at your assigned
location)
June 15 Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election.
June 22 Primary Election. Because of longer deadlines for absentee ballots and the ballot
curing process, the counting of all ballots may not begin until July 12.
November 2 General Election
Learn more, including useful links. Learn about Ranked Choice Voting, a new way of voting
for local offices: Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, City Council Members, Public
Advocate. Learn about the candidates.
June 15
(for businesses and nonprofits) The US Small Business Association’s COVID-
19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan will re-open
Loans may include 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. Learn
more at sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-
loan.
June 15 2pm
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce presents Small Business Tech
Academy – Create a Winning Website
This webinar series brings digital tools & strategies for small business success. Your website is
often the first impression a person has of your business. In this webinar, you’ll learn what to consider
and implement as you build or update your website. Register at
manhattancc.org/common/Events/event_info.cfm?QID=30035&ClientID=11099&ThisPage=EventInf
o.
14June 16 6pm
Bystander Intervention Virtual Training
Join The NYC Anti-Violence Project and the office of NYC City Council Speaker Corey Johnson for a
Bystander Intervention Training. It's important to show up for our community and the most
vulnerable among us. Learn how to assess safety and use verbal de-escalation tactics and methods
for intervening against violence. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc-
Grrj8uGtOcXhDn-igYJnAnLu8ubArS. Sponsored by NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson and The
New York City Anti-Violence Project.
June 19
Help Keep Murray Hill Clean—join us every third Saturday of the month!
Or adopt a block and tend to your block any time that’s convenient for you! It’s a Green &
Clean initiative with the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. For more information about
our Adopt-a-Block program contact greenandclean@murrayhillnyc.org. The Murray Hill
Neighborhood Association Green & Clean Committee is also looking for volunteers to help
organize our campaigns and events.
June 23 5 - 6pm
Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in New York with the Pride Power 100
event
(zoom event) featuring keynote remarks by Emma Wolfe, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for
Administration New York City Hall, and NY State Senator Brad Hoylman. Register at
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OYqgwr1GRGOyHZ_IC06bFw
15June 24 7:30pm
Nordic Summer Jazz at Scandinavia House: Eeppi Ursin & Olli Hirvonen
Scandinavia House's Summer Jazz Series returns with live performances in Volvo Hall in June and
July! This summer will present performances by Scandinavian jazz musicians, composers, and
singers, kicking off with the Eeppi Ursin Duo on June 24, featuring Eeppi Ursin on vocals & piano and
ASF Fellow Olli Hirvonen on guitar. During the program, the artists will perform original music from
Ursin’s previous and upcoming albums as well as unique versions of well-known classics. The series
continues with Jostein Gulbrandsen Trio (featuring Jostein Gulbrandsen, Mike McGuirk, & Ronen
Itzik) on July 15, and Oskar Stenmark on July 29. Attendees are required to follow all Scandinavia
House safety protocols, including wearing masks at all times during the program and observing
social distancing. Learn more and purchase tickets ($15/$10 ASF members) at
scandinaviahouse.org/events/eeppi-ursin-olli-hirvonen.
June 27 12 - 3pm
The NYC Pride March (on ABC-7)
(virtual) Broadcast special features live performances, on-air interviews, and street-side marching
activity. The event will also air on ABC7NY.com and ABC7 New York’s Connected TV Apps on
streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. All in-person elements will be
produced in accordance with the most current guidelines for public events in the city. Following the
broadcast, a virtual experience of the March will begin online across streaming platforms. The virtual
program will feature groups and organizations that would typically take to the streets for the annual
NYC Pride March. Each segment will highlight one of this year’s five Grand Marshals. The show will
stream on NYC Pride’s Facebook and Youtube on Sunday June 27 beginning at 3pm. Learn more at
nycpride.org.
June 27 1:30-3pm
16Walking Tour of Historic Murray Hill
Walk around Historic Murray Hill with a knowledgeable guide and learn about its many
historic landmarks, including the Union League Club, The Morgan Library, the Polish
Consulate and others. The tour also features information about the well-known architects
who designed them and the famous people who once called this neighborhood home,
including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan and others. Find out how Mary Murray
distracted the British General Howe to allow the American army to escape during the
American Revolution. Tour guides will focus on the unique architectural qualities of the
buildings as well as the historic evolution of the neighborhood and its preservation as a
residential oasis in Midtown Manhattan. Your tour guide will be Laurie Sexton. $10 for
MHNA members/$20 for others. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing while on
this tour. Maximum of 8 people. Learn more and register for the tour.
June 30 application deadline
Calling Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair artisans!
The GCT legendary holiday gift market is returning to Grand Central from November 15–December
24, 2021.
Applications are welcomed from artisan vendors who offer one-of-a-kind products across a variety of
categories including, but not limited to: art, accessories, home goods, toys, jewelry, bath and body
products, and men's, women's, and children's apparel, all with a focus on handcrafted and American
made. Interested vendors can find out more and apply at grandcentralterminal.com/holiday-fair-
vendor-applicants.
17through June
Baryshnikov Arts Center: Upcoming Online Presentations
Performances by Bijayini Satpathy, Justin Hicks, Mariana Valencia, Holland Andrews, Anne
Teresa de Keersmaeker / Rosas and more. Many are BAC Commissioned pieces specifically
made for the digital space. Learn more and register at bacnyc.org/performances/upcoming-
performances. BAC, 450 West 37th Street, 646-731-3200, bacnyc.org.
through June
New York Music Month Extended Play!
(free) Workshops and resources for musicians and music producers; learn about the music
industry. Calendar nymusicmonth.nyc/schedule. Resources nymusicmonth.nyc. If your
organization has music related programs or events during the months from January to June
2021 and would like to have them listed on the official New York Music Month Extended Play
2021 calendar, please fill out this form nymusicmonth.nyc/events/community/add.
July 12 8:20pm (full sun)
July 13 8:21pm (half sun)
Manhattanhenge dates
18Good viewing area on the Tudor City overpass at 42nd Street (but can be very crowded).
Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun aligns exactly along certain streets.
August 15 (The Federal Government has extended the health marketplace open enrollment
deadline)
New York State’s health insurance marketplace open enrollment period
The New York State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace: health insurance plans for
individuals, families and employers. With information for brokers and assistors. Learn more
at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. If you would like to consult with a trained representative at no
charge prior to selecting your health insurance plan, Navigator Sites are an excellent
resource. The following is the contact information for a local Navigator Site: Community
Service Society of New York, telephone 888-614-5400.
through August 31
Applications for the Excelsior Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic school
year are now open
The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other aid programs, allows eligible full-time students
to attend a SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year college tuition-free. To be eligible for an Excelsior
Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year, household federal adjusted gross income can total up to
$125,000. Student must also meet the following eligibility requirements: plan to attend a SUNY or
CUNY two or four-year college, complete 30 credits per year towards their program of study
(including Summer and Winter terms), be on track to graduate on time with an Associate's Degree in
two years or a Bachelor's Degree in four years, recipients must also plan to live in New York State for
the length of time they received the award. The 2021-22 Excelsior Scholarship application is open to
first-time students entering college in the Fall 2021 and current college students who have never
received the Excelsior Scholarship. Current Excelsior Scholarship recipients should not complete this
application. Apply at
webapps.hesc.ny.gov/questionnaire/page.hesc?questionnaireId=58&versionNumber=4. Students
eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship under the Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act can
apply at nysdream.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f.
19Recurring events
Free Vision Screenings: University Eye Center
Screenings are by appointment only. All ages welcome. Infants under 18 months can have a
complete eye exam done for free instead of a screening. Phone 212-938-4001 Monday -
Friday (9am - 5pm) and Saturday (8:30am - 4:30pm). Location: University Eye Center, SUNY
College of Optometry, 33 W. 42nd Street. Every month they offer free vision screenings. Call
888-601-8811 for more information or visit universityeycenter.org to learn more. See the full
calendar at https://sunyopt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/UEC_Calendar_2021_NB.pdf.
Tuesdays 2pm
Webinars presented by Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: Covid-related
updates for small business owners
FREE. Experts will answer your questions on topics such as new government instructions or
resources that are available. (weekly until further notice).
Register manhattancc.org/common/Events/event_info.cfm?QID=29815&ClientID=11099&Th
isPage=eventinfo.
20Tuesdays
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright housing legal clinic
Hosted remotely by telephone. If you need advice on housing issues, call 212-288-4607 or
email their office at SeawrightR@NYAssembly.gov to reserve a spot.
(second Tuesday of each month) 4-6pm
NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson's Virtual Housing Clinic
By appointment only. Housing attorneys will be available to speak with you about legal
housing issues you have. RSVP for the Housing Clinic
at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3qy5LrnKZKXrZN1HN824H0NYB2Ny6GFAp4b2P
kqOkdGdL-w/viewform
First Monday of each month (except holidays) 1 - 3:30pm
Manhattan VA Hospital Military Mondays Free Legal Clinic
The attorneys are available by appointment and to walk-in clients on Military Mondays: the
first Monday of every month (except holidays) at VA’s Manhattan Campus. Valuable legal
services are being offered free of charge by high status NYC legal firms to Veterans at, or
below poverty level. Pro bono legal services can help Veterans with legal programs relating
to social security benefits, housing concerns and child support issues. In cases of
immediate need or to make appointments, they recommended calling 917-661-4500 which
acts both as an appointment line and a hotline to refer clients to the appropriate avenue for
relief. 423 East 23rd Street, 1st Floor Atrium.
Ongoing
Webinars for businesses: Guidelines for Reopening Businesses in NYC
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is hosting several webinars to offer
information and resources as businesses reopen. Learn about State requirements for
reopening, recommendations and best practices, employee support, compliance and
enforcement, resources available to help your business. Schedule of upcoming webinars
(register here) eventbrite.com/o/nyc-department-of-small-business-services-5423713077.
Neighborhood events
21IMPORTANT NOTE. Due to the pandemic, large in-person indoor events are suspended
until further notice. Some events will be virtual or may take place with modifications. Many
museums are opening with advance ticketing, timed entry and reduced capacity. Check their
websites for details.
Mondays 11am-12pm
Spanish/English Story Hour for Little Ones
Free. With Esther Rosado & Sandy Brooks. Interactive storytelling, movement and music in
English & Spanish for children ages 1.5 - 4 years old. Build early language skills. For
information contact Jill Novenski 212-683-4988 X 117 or jnovenski@ccny.org. ccny.org.
at The Community Church of NY
40 East 35th Street (RE Classrooms)
The New York Design Center at 200 Lex
Hosts virtual events: tours, discussions, online social events, courses, and more.
200 Lexington Avenue, 212-679-9500, nydc.com. See their schedule at nydc.com/events.
22AKC Museum of the Dog
museumofthedog.org, 212-696-8360. The Museum of the Dog has one of the finest
collections of canine-related art. The special exhibits and permanent collection combine fine
arts with cutting edge technology and interpretation. The Museum of the Dog provides
unique and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. Many programs are free with the
price of admission. Check their website calendar for events. Tuesday through Sunday
10am to 5pm.
at AKC Museum of the Dog. Online activities for children at museumofthedog.org/events-
and-education/childrens-programs. Online shopping museumofthedog.org/shop
101 Park Avenue (entrance on 40th Street)
Mondays 7pm
Big Apple Chorus open rehearsals (for men and women)
Free and open to the public. If you can carry a basic tune you can join New York City's
longest running non-classical men's (and now women's) a cappella singing group, a diverse
group of all ages and backgrounds. Open rehearsals are held almost every Monday at 111
East 33rd Street (between Park & Lexington Avenues) in the Norman Thomas High School
auditorium, but call or email first to confirm schedules and holidays. No reservation
necessary. For more information visit bigapplechorus.org. Telephone: 646-535-2191.
at the Noman Thomas H.S. Auditorium
111 East 33 Street, 2nd Floor
23Henry George School of Social Science
Free classes, open to the public. Single classes and 8-course certificate programs:
Principals of Political Economy. Economic Science . Money, Credit & Banking . Land Value
Capture: Theory and Practice . The New Economics of the Business Cycle . Free Trade and
Globalization . History of Economic Thought, and more. Students can take courses or single
classes. For information email education@hgsss.org or call 212-889-8020. Learn more
about the courses and register at hgsss.org.
at Henry George School of Social Science
149 East 38th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue)
The Morgan Library & Museum Calendar
The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street. MHNA members can
book tickets for The Morgan's public programs (concerts, talks, films, etc.) at The Morgan's
member price. This applies to all single events (except for the Orchestra of St. Luke's
concerts). Tap "Member" when ordering online themorgan.org/programs, or if you are
ordering by phone mention that you are a MHNA member. Call Visitor Services at 212-685-
0008 for phone orders.
MTA Mobile Buses and Vans
new.mta.info/fares/metrocard-buses-and-vans
24Community Meetings
Community Board 6 website cbsix.org. Community Board meetings are open to the public,
and you can express your views and concerns about various neighborhood issues.
Community Board 5 website cb5.org/cb5m.
NY City Council Hearings
Hearings Calendar legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
This week's hearings council.nyc.gov/#hearings
If you want to attend or testify at a hearing, register at council.nyc.gov/testify
View hearings council.nyc.gov/livestream
17th Precinct NYPD Community Council meeting is held on the last Tuesday of every Month
at 6:30pm at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street. Check their website for
details. Also look for their Build the Block (neighborhood policing) meetings.
The New York Public Library offers grab-and-go service at select locations as
part of their gradual reopening. Library cards are free, and enable you to take out books and
e-books, attend free classes and more. Apply for a card at nypl.org/library-card.
Grab & Go Service is now available at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Libraries (formerly
called Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Ave. at 40th Street), a branch of the New York Public
Library and the Kips Bay Libray branch. How to use Grab & Go Service
nypl.org/blog/2020/07/08/nypl-grab-go-service, or call Ask NYPL at 917-275-6975 to place a
hold.
The New York Public Library's research centers will reopen for limited onsite access to the
computers and collections starting Monday, May 10, 2021.
25Tech kits for performing artists are now available through New York Public Library grab-and-
go locations. Learn about the kits, which include audio- and video-recording equipment, and
how to borrow one at nypl.org/research/lpa/tech-kits. Grab & Go Locations
nypl.org/locations/grab-and-go.
Online events and classes
Schwarzman Building
476 Fifth Avenue (42nd St and Fifth Ave)
Calendar (many events are family friendly) Check their calendar for workshops on
computers and popular software such as Excel and Word, book talks, programs for kids,
films, etc. Some of the Mid-Manhattan Branch programs and collections have been
relocated to the Schwarzman Building.
(now open) The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Libraries (formerly called the Mid-
Manhattan Library) partial reopening for Grab & Go Services, 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th
Street). The Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) has moved to the Stavros
Niarchos Foundation building and is now called the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center.
Some research materials have been relocated to the Schwarzman Building. Many free
events and workshops for small businesses, individuals and families.
Calendar
For individuals and families: The Financial Coaching Corps program supports the financial
stability of individuals and families in the community. One-on-one sessions with a financial
coach provide tools and skills for money management. Learn more and sign up for a free
session with a local counselor.
For seniors: They can also help with questions about Medicare nypl.org/moneymatters.
For businesses: Consultations: If you need help doing research for your business, or figuring
out what Library resources can help with your business projects, NYPL Librarians are
providing 30-minute video consultations that are free, confidential, and completely tailored
to your needs. Book your consultation at nypl.org/help/services/smallbiz/consultation. And
if you don't have a Library card or don't live in NYC, you can still make an appointment and
NYPL Librarians will help you with your research. Learn more. nypl.org/midtown. To share
feedback or ask questions, email midtown@nypl.org.
Kips Bay Library (Grab & Go service available)
446 Third Avenue
Calendar (many events are family friendly)
Grand Central Library
135 East 46th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue)
Calendar (many events are family friendly)
26TechConnect Virtual Classes
The New York Public Library's TechConnect classes are now online. TechConnect helps people of all
ages develop their computer skills. Find classes on protecting your privacy online, shopping safely
on the web, navigating the basics of coding in HTML and CSS to build your own website, and more.
See schedule and register at nypl.org/events/calendar/online?topic=4261.
Calendar of Events in Bryant Park
Some in-person activities are being held. Check the Calendar for details.
Bryant Park Tours. Wednesdays 11am-12pm, bryantpark.org/programs/park-tours
Knowledgeable guides will share everything they know about the history of the park, how it
operates today, and a range of other topics. Registration is encouraged, as tours are limited
to 10 people. eventbrite.com/e/bryant-park-public-tours-registration-16061264675.
Bryant Park is located between 40th-42nd Street, and between 5th & 6th Avenue, behind the
Library. Performances, yoga, exercise classes, dance movement classes, Tai Chi, ribbon
dancing, yoyo show (family friendly), game nights, ping pong, juggling, tournaments, story
time (family friendly).
CUNY Graduate Center Calendar
Music-in-Midtown Free and open to the public.
Free Public Events at The Gotham Center for New York History
GC Presents
CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th Street)
Baruch College Performing Arts
Some events are free.
Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship
(events & workshops relating to business) eship@baruch.cuny.edu
55 Lexington Avenue (at 25th Street) "The Tower", Suite 2-140
New York Small Business Development Center at Baruch College (NYSBDC)
provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with confidential business
counseling, training, and business research at no cost. New York SBDC Business Training
nyssbdc.org/training/listtraining.aspx [Note: You can filter on Midtown Manhattan].
27Grand Central Terminal
Every day at 12:30pm (schedule may change, check website for updates)
Official Grand Central Terminal Tour
This 75-minute tour, led by Municipal Art Society docents, highlights the history, architecture
and operation of the world's largest train terminal.
MHNA members get the MAS member price
Cost: $30 adults / $20 MAS members, seniors and more (register online)
Meet at GCT's Main Concourse
Every Friday 12:30pm (suspended until further notice)
Walking Tour of the Grand Central Neighborhood
The Grand Central Partnership offers a no-reservations-required free walking tour that
provides a survey of many architecturally and historically significant sights around Grand
Central Terminal. For additional information visit grandcentralpartnership.nyc/things-to-
do/tours or contact info@gcpbid.org.
Meet in the street-level atrium
at 120 Park Avenue (southwest corner of East 42nd St and Park Avenue)
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