Columbus Amsterdam BID

06/04/2026

Hey CABID Businesses!! Are you interested in or planning to host a World-Cup themed event? Find out below how to get your small biz involved in FIFA-themed NYC promotions:

1. NYC businesses can submit World Cup–themed offers and events for inclusion on NYCtourism.com as part of our citywide World Cup programming. As they receive information about new events and offers across the City, they will continue to add to it.Use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MiFjOM7AK0W23yKCaVDWoknRq8EFp4dFsz-7y8YhHylUQ01aN042VFJFWDZUMk0zNjhJNFcyMlJMNy4u

2. Food and beverage businesses can also participate in the Five Borough Winners Special by promoting a $26 offer, ordering commemorative borough-themed cups for July 4 delivery (if ordered by June 11) or partaking in both. Register here: https://admintools.nyctourism.com/world-cup-cuisine. Businesses that need additional commemorative cups can fill out the reorder form here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WhirleyIndustries1/NYCTourismCups

3. For additional World Cup resources and opportunities, reference this toolkit: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b4db0d34-d9a4-4a1c-9d19-af7dd89ae7e7.

4. The NYC Department of Small Business Services is hosting a series of webinars, Getting Your Small Business Game Ready for World Cup, throughout June to help hospitality and tourism businesses prepare for the expected influx of visitors. Sessions will cover ways NYC businesses can maximize opportunities during the tournament and prepare for increased tourism activity. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-your-small-business-game-ready-for-fifa-world-cup-2026tm-tickets-1990203693823?aff=NYCTourism.

Looking forward to a summer of soccer here at the Columbus-Amsterdam BID. For any further questions, email [email protected]

06/04/2026

Hey, CABID Restaurants!! Registration for NYC Summer Restaurant Week is now open! Register by June 14th for guaranteed access to promotion on the official New York City Tourism + Conventions website.

The last day to register for the program is July 30. Restaurants that register after June 14, may not be included in all promotional elements or be live for program launch. It may take up to 10 business days for listing to appear on website post launch.

PROGRAM DATES:
Reservations Open/Press Announcement: July 12, 2026
Program Live: July 20–August 16 with optional extension to Labor Day Weekend

MENU PRICING:
Two-course prix-fixe lunch: $30, $45 or $60
Three-course prix-fixe dinner: $30, $45 or $60

Need help with your application or application fee? Reach out to us at [email protected] for further assistance.

NYC Restaurant Week returns this summer after an amazing winter program featuring over 600 restaurants. Register your restaurant now to take part.

05/22/2026

Reminder that the BID's neighborhood rewards pilot program, Bloomingdale Bucks, is running until June 1! You can still get stamps and redeem your cards at our participating businesses, so act fast and get your discounts!

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our neighbors, Michael St. Hilaire and Jason Negron, on Friday. If you would like to support their families, please follow these links to donate to their GoFundMe campaigns:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jason-negrons-family-after-tragedy

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-michael-saint-hilaires-family

05/18/2026

The Uptown Film Center's summer pop-up series, Tales of Summer, starts Wednesday, June 3. This series includes three FREE outdoor screenings, make sure to catch Mamma Mia! at our Open Streets on Saturday, August 22. The four screenings at the JCC are currently discounted, get $2 off your tickets by using code uptown26 at checkout. Enjoy!

05/15/2026

Uptown Film Center has two more screenings coming up in their kids' series this spring: The Goonies on May 31 and a collection of shorts for young viewers on June 14. Both will take place at 11 AM at AMC Lincoln Square, buy your tickets (only $5 for kids AND adults) now at uptownfilm.org/calendar

05/15/2026

Need volunteer hours? Want to learn how to take care of your local street trees? The CABID is hosting a tree stewardship workshop on May 30 @ 9 AM at the BID office (991 Amsterdam Ave). Register at the link in our bio or by emailing [email protected].

05/14/2026

NYC Parks is hosting a Soccer Festival at Frederick Douglass playground on Sunday, May 17 from 11 AM-2 PM. Come represent your country and enjoy soccer clinics, mini games, arts and craft stations and giveaways!

05/13/2026

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie with your neighbors! NYC Parks is hosting three free screenings in the month of May in our neighborhood: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Booker T. Washington and Happy Warrior playground on 5/13 and 5/14, and The Little Mermaid at Anibal Aviles playground on 5/20. Screenings will start around 7:45 PM. See you there!