October 11, 2026
Manhattan Community Board 5 Executive Committee weighs August break
Three draft calendars would change when committees meet, while Veterans Day and a late December meeting raise separate scheduling questions.
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Every Sundays edition for Manhattan CB5, NY in 2026. 7 weekly recaps of council, school board, and planning board decisions. Latest in 2026: Manhattan Community Board 5 Executive Committee weighs August break.
October 4, 2026
Manhattan Community Board 5 Executive Committee approves Flatiron plaza resolution
The proposed Broadway rebuild would replace painted plazas with permanent spaces, but access for a nearby apartment building remains unresolved.
Read full edition →September 27, 2026
CB5 backs Flatiron plaza redesign with conditions
The board’s transportation committee endorsed a rebuilt Flatiron and Worth Square plan, while attaching requests on sanitation, safety data, bathrooms, loading access, and bike continuity.
Read full edition →September 20, 2026
CB5 backs Aperture liquor license with limits
After neighbors raised concerns about noise, security, and late nights, the committee recommended approval for 120 East 23rd Street with a 1:00 a.m. closing rule.
Read full edition →September 13, 2026
CB5 backs AKA Times Square storefront changes
A 7–2 vote cleared new doors, signage, lighting, and an ADA elevator at the former Hotel Gerard, despite debate over how modern a landmark hotel should look.
Read full edition →September 6, 2026
CB5 weighs joint push for shelter closure data
After Main Chance closed last month, Manhattan Community Board 5 began considering a joint effort with CB6 to track where displaced residents go next.
Read full edition →August 30, 2026
DOT maps Broadway pedestrian projects through 2028
The Transportation Committee got a block-by-block look at Broadway Vision work, with some design and construction timelines stretching into 2027 and 2028.
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