05/12/2026
Last week, the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District held its 29th Annual Meeting at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium to celebrate another successful year of Lincoln Square’s programs, services, and community impact.
We welcomed new Board members, presented our FY27 budget and FY 2026 Annual Report with financial statements, and heard from an incredible lineup of guest speakers, including Julie Menin, Speaker of the New York City Council; Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan Borough President; Gale Brewer, New York City Council; and Mariko Silver, President & CEO of Lincoln Center.
The program also included recognition of outstanding BID team members and community partners, with awards presented for their exceptional service, as well as special moments honoring President Monica Blum ahead of her retirement—including a proclamation from Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and heartfelt remarks from Board Chair Gary Jacob reflecting on her 30 years of leadership.
Monica expressed gratitude to the Board, partners, staff, and her family, while giving special recognition to Ralph Memoli, the BID’s Executive Vice President and her “secret weapon,” praising his 25 years of service and partnership.
With more than 100 attendees, the morning gathering welcomed property owners, nonprofit leaders, businesses, residents, City officials, and neighbors. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!
See more photos from the event in our Flickr album via the link in bio.
Photo Credit: & Elena Olivo
