The Turtle Bay Association mourns the passing of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, a resident and ardent supporter of the neighborhood of Turtle Bay for more than 60 years.
By Pam Hanlon
TREE LIGHTING
Santa, lights, carolers, cookies, hot chocolate and most of all, big smiles! This was the festive holiday scene at DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA, 47th Street & 2nd Avenue on Thursday night, December 16, 2021. The tree lighting event featuring the wonderful MANHATTAN HOLIDAY CAROLERS, serenading throughout the evening with holiday favorites. Lights were shined with free LED safe candles. Sweet […]
Professionals Group Event
The TBA Professionals Group hosted its first event since 2019 on December 15th at Madam Mikette’s, a TBA business member, located on Second Avenue between 52nd and 53rd. Around 15 people comprised of existing members and prospects attended the cash bar get-together that was held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm this past Wednesday. Appetizers, compliments […]
ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Those who were are unable to drop off a gift and wished to make a contribution, were asked to make checks payable to one of these tax-deductible organizations: Single Parent Resource Center, Vanderbilt YMCA Scholarship Fund, God’s Love We Deliver.
Community Board Six December Newsletter
Happy Holidays From CB6 Regardless of which holiday(s) you celebrate this time of year, CB6 wishes you a happy holiday season. We hope that it is a time of rest, relaxation, and good health, even during these still-unusual pandemic times. There are several opportunities to celebrate the holidays in our district this year, including: Nightly […]
STEPHEN SONDHEIM, March 22, 1930 – November 26, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY THE TURTLE BAY ASSOCIATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF OUR LONG TIME MEMBER, STEPHEN SONDHEIM Our neighborhood has long been a home to New York’s cultural stars, and we were honored to count Stephen Sondheim among them. We welcomed his brilliance and shall always treasure the legacy he left us.
Reopening of the Grand Central Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has announced that its Grand Central Branch located at 135 East 46th Street will reopen on Monday, October 18th. The branch, which originally closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, has remained closed since then due to HVAC repairs.