Manhattan CB5, NY town meetings, recapped weekly. 7 editions in our archive — covering the council, school board, and any other public body Aware tracks for Manhattan CB5. Most recent: 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.
Read full edition →The proposed Broadway rebuild would replace painted plazas with permanent spaces, but access for a nearby apartment building remains unresolved.
Read full edition →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 →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 →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 →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 →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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