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EAST MIDTOWN WEEKEND ADVISORY
Traffic & Event Advisory for
Saturday, November 5
through Tuesday, November 8
TONIGHT: SOCIAL STOP & FOOD DRIVE AT ASTRA - Tonight, Wednesday, November 2, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we'll gather at Charlie Palmer's Astra, on the 14th Floor of the D&D Building, 979 Third Avenue, for another free "Social Stop." It's not too late to join us. We're also asking you to give back to the community by bringing a canned/non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Food Bank For New York City in time for the holidays. Click here for more information, or click here to RSVP.
TOMORROW: TASTE OF T AT THE A&D BUILDING - On Thursday, November 3, the Architects & Designers (A&D) Building, 150 East 58th Street, will present Taste of T, a collaboration with The New York Times Style Magazine. For more information, click here.
ALLURE DAY SPA OFFERS MARATHON MASSAGE SPECIALS! - This is NYC Marathon Weekend, and Allure Day Spa (139 East 55th Street) wants to help the runners recover. Marathon participants and supporters will receive a free foot paraffin treatment to treat sore muscles and get the blood flowing, as well as 10% off all massage treatments. Gift certificates are also available. Call them at 212-371-4542 for an appointment or more information.
PHYSICAL ADVANTAGE OFFERS MARATHON MASSAGE SPECIALS, TOO! -- Because treatment after the event is just as important as the preparation itself, Physical Advantage (139 East 57th Street, Penthouse) is now offering a "Pre-Marathon, Post-Marathon Special": buy a single session or a special package before the Marathon, and get a free session after the race. For more information or an appointment, call 212-460-1879.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Saturday, November 26 - Get ready to "Shop Small" on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Click here for more details, and watch for upcoming bulletins and website updates for special Small Business Saturday promotions in East Midtown!
Ongoing Items
East 59th Street will again be closed to through traffic between Second Avenue and Third Avenue from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. This closure is necessitated by water main work by the New York City Department of Design & Construction, and will also affect traffic and parking on East 58th Street and the Queensboro Bridge ramps.
In addition, remember that the "Occupy Wall Street" protest in Lower Manhattan is ongoing and may result in unplanned street closures and delays.
Saturday, November 5
American Diabetes Association Street Fair
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Madison Avenue, between East 42nd Street and East 57th Street
Dash to the Finish Line
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Formation: First Avenue and UN Plaza
Route: First Avenue, from East 50th Street to East 42nd Street; west on 42nd Street to Sixth Avenue; north on Sixth Avenue to Central Park South
Dispersal: Central Park South, between Sixth Avenue and Columbus Circle (Merchant's Gate)
Street Closure:
East 92nd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 6
Daylight Saving Time Ends
ING New York City Marathon
Anticipated times of street closures: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All Five Boroughs
Manhattan Closures (earlier in race): Queensboro Bridge (eastbound entrance ramp); East 59th Street, between the Queensboro Bridge and First Avenue; First Avenue, between East 59th Street and the Willis Avenue Bridge; Madison Avenue Bridge
Manhattan Closures (end of race): Madison Avenue, between East 138th Street and East 124th Street; 124th Street, between Madison Avenue and Mount Morris Park West; Mount Morris Park West, between West 124th Street and West 120th Street; West 120th Street, between Mount Morris Park West and Fifth Avenue; Fifth Avenue, between 120th Street and East 90th Street; East 90th Street into Central Park to finish at Tavern on the Green.
Family Reunion Closures: Central Park West, between West 71st Street and West 86th Street; West 71st Street through West 77th Street, West 81st Street and West 85th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue; Columbus Avenue, between West 71st Street and West 85th Street
Click here for more information on the Marathon and its route throughout the city
Midtown South Community Council Street Fair
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sixth Avenue, between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street
Street Closure:
Gay Street, between Waverly Place and Christopher Street; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Monday, November 7
Eid-al-Adha
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended
Tuesday, November 8
Election Day
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended
Additional Weekend Traffic Information
East 41st Street, between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 43rd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, will be closed Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
West 46th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, will be closed Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
West 48th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, will be closed Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 49th Street, between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue, will be closed Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 60th Street, between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, will be closed Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 63rd Street, between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue, will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 69th Street, between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue, will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
East 70th Street, between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM to facilitate crane operation
Enjoy Your Weekend!
East Midtown Partnership advisories are compiled from a number of public and private sources, including the New York Police Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Small Business Services, and Street Activities Permit Office. If you are aware of additional resources, please contact us at 212-813-0030, or e-mail info@eastmidtown.org.