Hudson Square Street Closures on HalloweenOctober 21, 2024On Thursday — October 31st, the iconic Halloween Parade kicks off right here in Hudson Square. While the parade itself won’t start until 6 p.m., our neighborhood will feel the spooky spirit much earlier in the day. …
Read More Construction in Duarte SquareOctober 4, 2024photo credits: Tribeca Citizen Information provided by NYC Environmental Protection (DEP): NYC DEP Canal Street Pump Station, located at Canal Street & Sullivan Street, was originally constructed in 1930 and was last upgraded in the …
Read More New York Forward second public eventSeptember 27, 2024Hudson Square has been awarded $4.5 million through New York State’s NY Forward program. A Local Planning Committee made up of community leaders is evaluating proposed projects that will improve quality of life and economic opportunity for …
Read More Hudson Square Annual Meeting 2024September 27, 2024We’re having a party! And everyone is invited! Connect with your neighbors, celebrate our achievements while we take care of a bit of business, all while enjoying FREE craft cocktails from local spirit company Via Carota. Wednesday, …
Read More Hudson Square BID x NASA MuralSeptember 27, 2024photo credits: @MollyLeon GERALUZ & WERC To the Moon, and Back, 2024 This inaugural mural of the NASA Art Program, “To the Moon, and Back,” envisions a cosmic future through children’s dreams, intertwining their aspirations with a …
Read More Sustainability ToolkitSeptember 26, 2024Hudson Square BID Launches Sustainability Toolkit: A Blueprint for Climate-Forward Urban Spaces In response to the growing challenges of climate change, Hudson Square BID has developed a comprehensive Sustainability Toolkit designed to guide community groups and business …
Read More NY Forward SurveyAugust 9, 2024Have YOUR say, Hudson Square! 🚀 We’ve been awarded $4.5 million to make our neighborhood even better, and we want YOUR ideas on how to spend it. 🏙️💡 Take our NY Forward survey and let your voice …
Read More The Hudson Square BID is Hiring a Planning Associate!June 26, 2024About the BID The Hudson Square Business Improvement District (HSBID) is a New York City not-for-profit organization. We enhance the quality of life for people in the Hudson Square neighborhood and create a socially, environmentally, and economically …
Read More KABIN Nordic Cocktail Bar Opening in Hudson SquareJune 3, 2024On this year’s Midsommar, KABIN, a modern and seductive Nordic cocktail bar inspired by the natural beauty of traditional Norwegian hyttes (cabins) and Scandinavian cocktail culture, opens in New York City’s Hudson Square neighborhood. First-time bar owner …
Read More HSBID x NASA Mural ProjectJune 3, 2024Open Call for Artists Hudson Square BID is excited to announce our Call for Artists for a new large-scale mural in Hudson Square! Hudson Square BID in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has …
Read More Storefront SoundsMay 31, 2024Join us every Wednesday as we present live lunchtime music at some of your favorite Hudson Square eateries.
Read More Applications Open for Business Preparedness Risk Assessment Grant ProgramApril 5, 2024If your business location is in an area at risk of flooding, you may be eligible for an on-site, one-on-one risk assessment. Our experts will review your physical location, business operations, and insurance needs to provide you …
Read More Hudson Square BID is Hiring a Summer Planning InternMarch 7, 2024Hudson Square BID is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Planning Intern to assist in projects related to improving and maintaining the public realm. This internship provides a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to gain hands-on …
Read More Governor Hochul Announces Hudson Square to Receive $4.5 Million from NY ForwardFebruary 9, 2024Governor Kathy Hochul announced Long Island City will receive $10 million in funding as the New York City regional winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, as well as the Hudson Square area as …
Read More DSNY Official Notice: Businesses Must Use ContainerizationJanuary 31, 2024Starting March 1st, 2024, ALL food-related and chain businesses MUST set out trash in bins with secure lids. As part of our commitment to keeping our streets clean, the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is implementing new …
Read More Regional Plan Assoc. Releases Borough-Specific Congestion Pricing MapsJanuary 25, 2024Regional Planning Association (RPA) has created maps to showcase how congestion pricing will benefit each borough. They are now live on the Congestion Pricing Now website. 100% of congestion pricing revenue is set to be invested in …
Read More HSBID Turns Coffee Grounds Into CompostDecember 8, 2023View Video Here We are thrilled to share some exciting news! The Hudson Square BID has recently been featured on PIX 11 News for our innovative sustainability initiative in partnership with Seven Grams Caffe and City-as-School. This …
Read More Hudson Square BID 2023 Annual Meeting RecapNovember 17, 2023The Hudson Square Business Improvement District recently held our 2023 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at The Greene Space at NYPR & WQXR. We were overjoyed to see familiar faces and extend a warm welcome to …
Read More IDA Awards Top Industry Honor to Hudson Square BID for Redesign of Hudson StreetNovember 2, 2023The International Downtown Association (IDA) has recognized the Hudson Square Business Improvement District BID with the Downtown Achievement Pinnacle Award for its work and initiatives related to the Hudson Street Redesign. Each year, IDA recognizes outstanding projects …
Read More Hudson Square BID 2023 Annual ReportOctober 31, 2023We’re thrilled to present our 2023 Annual Report, a testament to a year of incredible milestones. Dive into our clean and green initiatives, community partnerships, and of course the nitty gritty numbers. Minutes from the 2022 Annual …
Read More Halloween Parade Street ClosuresOctober 25, 2023The Halloween Parade starts right here in Hudson Square! While the parade doesn’t officially start till after 6pm, many of our streets will be affected much earlier in the day. Click here for a list of street …
Read More Milu Restaurant Brings Pop-Up to Pine & PolkOctober 25, 2023We’re excited to share that the delicious Chinese Restaurant Milu will be doing a pop-up at Pine & Polk (300 Spring Street) starting Wednesday, November 1st. Milu serves approachable, comforting Chinese food and is thrilled to be offering 5 of their …
Read More Meet Shawna X, Artist of First-Ever Roadside Gantry ArtOctober 24, 2023This October, the Hudson Square BID unveiled “We’re Freeing Ourselves” by Shawna X, the first-ever artwork adorning a city roadway gantry. Shawna X is a visual artist based in New York City. Known for abstract, bold, and …
Read More Hudson Square BID Unveils First Ever Public Art on a City Roadway GantryOctober 23, 2023Starting this October, people walking north on Varick Street will get a unique art experience with our unveiling of “We’re Freeing Ourselves,” the first artwork ever installed on a city roadway gantry, the overhead framework that displays …
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