19137 class="post-19137 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-home-features category-news category-things-to-do-features tag-android tag-app tag-free tag-grand-central-terminal tag-iphone tag-restaurants tag-shopping" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/download-the-new-grand-central-terminal-app-today Download the New Grand Central Terminal App Today! Posted on May 21, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

MTA Metro-North Railroad encourages you to ‘tap into the Terminal’ with their new free app for iPhone and Android. Learn more here

MTA Metro-North Railroad encourages you to ‘tap into the Terminal’ with their new free app for iPhone and Android. The app offers users  real-time Metro-North train information along with news and upcoming events and a guide to the Terminal’s great eateries, shops and secrets.

Learn more about the app here.

Download Grand Central Terminal for iPhone. 

Download Grand Central Terminal for Android. 

18953 class="post-18953 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-bars-lounges tag-nyc-business-express tag-nyc-hospitality-alliance tag-required-signs tag-restaurants" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/gcp-area-restaurants-bars-lounges-avoid-fines-with-helpful-new-checklist-of-required-signs City Helps Restaurants, Bars & Lounges Avoid Fines with Helpful New Checklist of Required Signs Posted on April 23, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

In order to help NYC restaurants, bars and lounges avoid fines and comply with city wide regulations, the City is announcing the NYC Checklist for Required Signs for Restaurants & Bars, which puts posting requirements for these types of business – from hand washing to polygraph protection – in one place.

In order to help NYC restaurants, bars and lounges avoid fines and comply with city wide regulations, the City is announcing the NYC Checklist for Required Signs for Restaurants & Bars, which puts posting requirements for these types of business – from hand washing to polygraph protection – in one place.  The checklist is a collaboration between NYC Business Express and the NYC Hospitality Alliance.

For more information on other city initiatives aimed at making government easier, clearer and faster for business, click here.

18522 class="post-18522 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-grand-by-design tag-grand-central-terminal-centennial tag-grand-gourmet tag-metro-north-railroad tag-mta tag-taxi-stand tag-vanderbilt-hall" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/gcp-contributions-to-grand-central-terminals-centennial-celebration GCP Collaborates with MTA Metro-North Railroad on Renovation Projects Posted on February 19, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

In order to commemorate and celebrate Grand Central Terminal’s centennial, we collaborated with MTA Metro-North Railroad to refurbish the Taxi Stand at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 42nd Street along with one of the 16 original, historic street lights that once lined the elevated drive around the Terminal.

In order to commemorate and celebrate Grand Central Terminal’s centennial, we collaborated with MTA Metro-North Railroad on several important improvement and renovation projects.

Principal among these projects, we worked with MTA Metro-North Railroad to refurbish one of the 16 original, historic street lights that lined the elevated drive around the Terminal for much of the 20th century. The light is currently on display as part of the Terminal’s Grand by Design installation in Vanderbilt Hall that will be showing through March 15, 2013. The light will also be featured as our centerpiece for this year’s special Centennial edition of Grand Gourmet! Stop in and see this beautifully restored work of art today!

Another improvement project undertaken as part of the Terminal’s centennial celebration was the refurbishment of the taxi stand at the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, which GCP staffs seven days a week from 7am to 11pm. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Metro-North for their fine work rebuilding and restoring this practical, yet attractive street fixture that is so integral to our taxi dispatching operations! Check out a photo of the new taxi stand here.

18398 class="post-18398 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-arts-culture tag-bars-lounges tag-cocktails tag-openings tag-pop-art tag-restaurants tag-soho" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/pop-international-galleries-and-the-lcl-open-in-grand-central-area POP International Galleries and The LCL: Bar & Kitchen Open in Grand Central Area Posted on January 31, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

In January, we welcomed several new businesses to the neighborhood, including POP International Galleries and The LCL: Bar & Kitchen. Read more about them here.

In January, we welcomed several new businesses to the neighborhood. Among them are POP International Galleries (153 East 53rd Street, ‘The Atrium’ at Citigroup Center – 212-533-4262) and The LCL: Bar & Kitchen (212 East 42nd Street, Inside The Westin New York Grand Central – (212) 490-8900).

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Specializing in Pop Art, Urban Art and art and photography that is derived from, or influenced by, popular culture, POP International Galleries, which opened its flagship on West Broadway in 1997, brings the feel of SoHo to Midtown. As the only street level Pop Art gallery in SoHo, and now the only gallery of its kind in Midtown, it is a great source for all collectors and art admirers.

Events at the gallery often include guest lectures and discussions, screenings and slide shows as well as charitable tie-ins, making POP International Galleries very much a part of the community at large. For a list of upcoming events at the gallery, click here.

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The LCL, which just opened in one of our neighborhood’s newest hotels, The Westin New York Grand Central (212 East 42nd Street, between Second and Third Avenues – 212-490-8900), a new restaurant concept from leading nightlife operator, Gerber Group. Every morning, enjoy great grab and go breakfast options, including Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Organic Avenue juices. At night, The LCL offers creative cocktails and seasonal menu options in a contemporary setting inspired by nature. For more information on menus and promotions, follow them on Twitter.

18377 class="post-18377 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-business-services tag-improvements tag-new-business-acceleration tag-nycsbs tag-small-business" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/new-city-initiatives-make-government-easier-clearer-and-faster-for-business New City Initiatives Make Government Easier, Clearer and Faster for Business Posted on January 30, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

As part of its latest quarterly progress report, the City highlighted a series of new initiatives aimed at making government more effective and efficient in helping businesses open, operate, and expand. Find out how these efforts can help your business.

As part of its latest quarterly progress report, the City highlighted a series of new initiatives aimed at making government more effective and efficient in helping businesses open, operate, and expand. Below is a list of some of the ways in which the recent improvements have helped – and will continue to help – new, growing and recovering businesses in our neighborhood and around the city. Click here for the full list.

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New Business Acceleration

The New Business Acceleration Team (NBAT) has helped open 1,074 new restaurants —creating 11,417 new jobs. The team provides businesses with a single client manager as they work with city agencies to meet regulation and open. If you’re opening a new business or working to re-open your business after Hurricane Sandy and want to learn more about how NBAT can help you, click here.

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New Online Status Checks

Also available through NBAT, new online status checks are possible for restaurants undergoing reviews and inspections.

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100% of applications available online

All application forms for business licenses and permits can now be downloaded as a PDF or applied for directly online, saving you time from having to go to facilities to pick up applications forms.

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New online plan submissions for small construction projects

For the first time, small construction projects and self-certified permitting is possible through digital plan review at the NYC Development Hub. This can accelerate the review and approval of the 50,000 applications submitted each year for home renovations, office improvements and small repairs. To learn more, click here.

18361 class="post-18361 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-commercial-office-space tag-economic-development tag-nycedc tag-survey" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/take-the-nycedc-commercial-office-space-survey Take the NYCEDC Commercial Office Space Survey Posted on January 30, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

The New York City Economic Development Corporation wants to better understand how the City’s current stock of office space aligns with the demands of emerging and high-growth companies. Help by taking this brief survey.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) wants to better understand how the City’s current stock of office space aligns with the demands of emerging and high-growth companies.

As a first step, NYCEDC has created a short survey to understand tenant demand. For area businesses that occupy or are looking for high-quality affordable office space (that is, mostly Class B and C office space), please take a few minutes to weigh in with your informed knowledge and perspectives.

Click here to start the survey. It should only take 5-7 minutes to complete.

If you’d like to help NYCEDC by answering follow-up questions by phone or e-mail, you’ll have an opportunity to volunteer during the survey.

Thank you for your participation. Your input will help inform policies to ensure the availability of desirable office space into the next decade, and contribute to the city’s long-term economic strength.

18171 class="post-18171 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-general category-news tag-american-cancer-society tag-coaches-vs-cancer tag-fundraising tag-real-estate-board-of-new-york tag-sneakers" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/join-the-real-estate-community-to-fight-cancer-on-january-28 Join the Real Estate Community to Fight Cancer on January 28 Posted on January 4, 2013 by GCPAdmin2

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) is joining members Cushman & Wakefield, The Corcoran Group and Sidney Fetner Associates to encourage staff members to make a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society and wear sneakers with their normal business attire on January 28, 2013. Click to learn more and join the effort.

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) is joining members Cushman & Wakefield, The Corcoran Group and Sidney Fetner Associates to encourage staff members to make a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society and wear sneakers with their normal business attire on January 28, 2013. This effort is in support of the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Challenge, a annual collaboration collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

To participate, contact Anthony Marino, Division Director-Coaches vs Cancer at anthony.marino@cancer.org or 518-220-6939. Also, click here for more information.

18038 class="post-18038 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-christmas tag-gcp-board tag-gcp-staff tag-holiday" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/merry-christmas-from-gcp Merry Christmas from GCP! Posted on December 25, 2012 by GCPAdmin2

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire GCP family, GCP Chairman Peter S. Kalikow and President/CEO Fred Cerullo wish all a very Merry Christmas!

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire GCP family, GCP Chairman Peter S. Kalikow and President/CEO Fred Cerullo wish all a very Merry Christmas!

18021 class="post-18021 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-dining tag-holiday-shopping tag-hurricane-sandy tag-nyc tag-restaurants tag-small-business" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/city-announces-launch-of-new-support-nyc-small-business-campaign City Announces Launch of ‘Support NYC Small Business’ Campaign Posted on December 13, 2012 by GCPAdmin2

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and City Council recently announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage New Yorkers to support area local small businesses.

Commissioner Robert W. Walsh of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn recently announced the launch of a new campaign called Support NYC Small Business. The campaign puts a special emphasis on businesses that have reopened in some of the neighborhoods hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy and encourages New Yorkers to support local small businesses in these neighborhoods this holiday season and beyond.

Visit their Facebook page and interactive map to promote your business and find out where to shop in your neighborhood. Also, be sure to share your stories about businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

17962 class="post-17962 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-general category-news tag-calendar tag-gcp-district tag-grand-central tag-grand-tour tag-neighborhood-map tag-newsletter" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/our-neighborhood Explore Our Grand Central Neighborhood Posted on December 6, 2012 by GCPAdmin2

The Grand Central Business Improvement District comprises 70 square blocks surrounding New York’s iconic Grand Central Terminal in [...]

The Grand Central Business Improvement District comprises 70 square blocks surrounding New York’s iconic Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Midtown Manhattan – running from roughly the Empire State Building in the south to 601 Lexington (the Citigroup Center) in the north; the UN Building on the east to the New York Public Library on the west – and includes some of New York City’s most popular landmarks, attractions, restaurants, and retail stores. Check out our calendar to find out what’s currently happening in the neighborhood, or take our popular Grand Tour, which is free and open to the public. And if you want to stay informed on everything that’s happening in our district, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Twitter (@GCPBID).

Also check out our interactive map to find all the restaurants, bars, shopping outlets and other businesses in our Midtown area.

While you’re exploring, you should also know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Grand Central Terminal. Be sure to visit the Terminal’s website to learn more about all of the great events and happenings that are slated to take place during the year-long celebration.