On Thursday morning, January 19th, 2012, MTA Capital Construction hosted its second Second Avenue Subway (SAS) Monthly Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, at Big Daddy’s restaurant. These meetings are intended for representatives of buildings, the community and business owners, with the MTACC SAS project staff and the Contractor making presentations and answering questions. The information and discussion is specific to the affected area of the SAS 86th Street Station Contract. Please see below a summary of key points and follow-up actions from the meeting, in addition to any relevant updates since the meeting was held. We welcome your comments and hearing about any concerns that you might have.
Shop 2nd Avenue Interactive Map Provided by CityMaps
Thanks to CityMaps, users can now access an interactive map of businesses on the Shop 2nd Avenue website.
MTA Steps Up Efforts to Help Struggling Second Avenue Shops – DNAinfo.com
By Amy Zimmer DNAinfo News Editor UPPER EAST SIDE — With 30 businesses already wiped out along the path of Second Avenue subway construction, the MTA unveiled its improved efforts to be “a good neighbor” to the 370 remaining shops with the launch of a new marketing campaign Friday. “We’re going to blitz the neighborhood [...]
A view of the Second Avenue Subway from underground!
Recently, several business owners took a trip underground to tour the inside of the 2nd Avenue Subway. Here is a photo from that visit.
10% off for all neighborhood walk-ins at Butterfield Kitchen
Upper East Side.com reports that Butterfield Kitchen on 91st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue is offering 10% off for all neighborhood walk-ins. Stop by and mention Upper East Side.com to take advantage of this great deal.
Come to Heidelberg NYC’s favorite Beer Garden and German Restaraunt
Established in 1936, Heidelberg is one of NYC’s oldest family owned German restaurant and Beer Gardens. From the glass boot of beer, to the lederhosen clad staff, the establishment is truly a tribute to a once thriving German community that populated Yorkville. Try your first beer for $7.50 and each additional beer will cost $5.00. [...]
January 27th, 2012
Second Avenue Subway-86th Street Station Area Construction Advisory Committee Meeting #2
January 26th, 2012
UES trash barge (finally) comes in
After years of unsuccessful challenges to the facility from residents, the city requests bids to build a $190 million waste transfer facility on the East River at East 91st Street. Some call it a catastrophe.
January 25th, 2012
Second Avenue Subway 72nd Street Station Area- Construction Advisory Meeting #2
Greetings,
On Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, from 8 AM-9 AM, MTA Capital Construction will host a Second Avenue Subway Monthly Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, at Café Greco located at 1390 Second Avenue.
January 23rd, 2012
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Water Main Tie-In between 93rd Street & 95th Street
(On the west side of Second Avenue)
January 23rd, 2012
Special offer for all 2nd Avenue businesses and residents
Join a free workshop given by Google and presented by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on how to attract new customers and to increase sales using Google Places and Google+ on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Heidelberg Restaurant located on 1648 Second Avenue (between 85th & 86th Streets).