New York City’s homeless population has reached its highest levels ever, and with the frigid cold winter season here, it is imperative to understand how to do our part with the city and house the most vulnerable populations. To better understand the necessary steps that can lead to housing for these individuals, read below on how the New York City’s Department of Homeless Services is tackling these issues with outreach teams and how citizens can help in the process.
What should I do if I see an individual or a group of individuals that appear to be street ...

Attention all entrepreneurs and innovators---November is your month! Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month by checking out these incredible events provided to you by NYC Small Business Services, Women.nyc, Small Business Saturday and more.

The 10th Annual Celebration of Small Business Saturday is fast approaching on November 30th. Just after Black Friday, this is the most important day of the year for small businesses to encourage holiday shoppers to visit their local businesses. Last year in 2018, US consumers spent a record high of $17.8 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday.

The NYC Department of Design & Construction have advised the following works will take place between 1/14 and 1/18 to replace the Eighth Street water main. 

The NYC Department of Design & Construction have advised the following works will take place between 12/17 and 12/21 to replace the Eighth Street water main. 

For 15 months starting in April of 2019, all MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) L train service will be suspended across the East River and within Manhattan to repair damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.

There will be significant changes to public transportation across lower Manhattan, including within the Village Alliance District. 

The NYC Department of Design & Construction have advised the following works will take place between 12/10 and 12/14 to replace the Eighth Street water main. 

The Village Alliance, as part of its Business Assistance Program, recently published four best practice examples for commercial property owners seeking new tenants, and temporary space activations.

The humble foam cup will soon enter retirement when the New York City ban on all single-use foam products, takes effect on January 1, 2019. 

The NYC Department of Design & Construction have advised the following works will take place between 12/3 and 12/7 to replace the Eighth Street water main.