Attend the NoMad Jazz Festival Next Week

World class music is coming to Flatiron & NoMad next week as the 2nd annual NoMad Jazz Festival returns on August 7-8, bringing two days of exciting performances to Madison Square Park.

The celebration starts earlier with a week of free and ticketed performances at venues across the neighborhood from August 2-8, leading up to the festival’s Mainstage concerts featuring an exceptional artist lineup including, José James, The Jazz Gallery All-Stars, George Cables, Ben Wendel, Jaleel Shaw, John Ellis & Double-Wide, Godwin Louis, and Yuhan Su.

Whether you’re catching a performance at a unique neighborhood venue, or spending a summer day in Madison Square Park, this is a great opportunity to experience incredible live jazz throughout Flatiron & NoMad!

Presented by The NoMad Alliance in collaboration with Flatiron NoMad Partnership, The Jazz Gallery, and Madison Square Park Conservancy.

Join us for the NoMad Jazz Festival Food Market on Saturday, August 8

This year, the NoMad Jazz Festival celebrates more than exceptional music – it also highlights the vibrant culinary scene that helps make Flatiron & NoMad a destination.

Next Saturday, August 8th, from 12PM – 8PM, the Flatiron NoMad Partnership will host a one-day outdoor food market on Broadway between 23rd and 24th Streets, adjacent to Madison Square Park.

Festival attendees can explore a diverse selection of food and beverage offerings for purchase from some of the neighborhood’s favorite eateries, including: Avo, Bear Donut, BLACKBARN, Brown Bag Sandwich Co., Eataly, Honeybrains, LenLen, Lola’s, and Tacombi.

In collaboration with Common Ground Compost, this event aims to minimize waste and promote sustainability.

Movers & Shakers: Donna Dobbin, Roisin McCooey & Elesha Burke, Founders of John Devoy’s Bar & Kitchen

We recently had the opportunity to interview Donna Dobbin, Roisin McCooey and Elesha Burke, restauranteurs and founders of John Devoy’s Bar & Kitchen located at 377 Park Avenue South.

“This neighborhood is constantly evolving, so we have to evolve with it. We listen to our guests, introduce new specials, host events, and make sure there’s always something happening,” says Donna. “We have office workers during the day, tourists throughout the week, and locals at weekends, so we try to create an experience that appeals to everyone while staying true to who we are.”

See You at Summer Restaurant Week!

NYC Summer Restaurant Week is on now through August 16th!

Take advantage of special menus and deals at Flatiron and NoMad restaurants. Enjoy a 2-course lunch or a 3-course dinner for $30, $45, or $60. Explore menus and book a table at neighborhood spots here.

Some participating Flatiron & NoMad restaurants include:

• Atoboy
• La Tête d’Or
• Mama Mezze

Flatiron NoMad Partnership Celebrates 20 Years of Impact

We’re thrilled to announce our 20th anniversary as the Flatiron NoMad Partnership Business Improvement District. Since 2006, we have served the businesses, people, and places that make Flatiron & NoMad an iconic, mixed-use destination in the heart of New York City.

Join us throughout the year to celebrate this milestone of a transformational two decades. Learn more.

Do you have a favorite memory, photo, or neighborhood moment? Submit them here to share your story with our community!

Summer Streets Return this Saturday!

NYC Summer Streets return! On Saturdays, August 1, 8, & 15 from 7 am – 3 pm, NYC’s streets will be open for people to play, walk, run, and bike.

Enjoy nearly eight miles of car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to East Harlem including blocks of Park Avenue South through Flatiron & NoMad.

National Night Out on AUgust 4

Enjoy food, fun, and music at National Night Out next Tuesday, August 4th at 5 pm at the following locations: Playground at MS 104 on 20th Street & 2nd Avenue and McCaffery Playground on West 43rd Street between 8th and 9th Avenue.

The NYPD 13th Precinct and Midtown South Precinct host National Night Out annually to promote police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Update: Beginning September 1, 2026, businesses located within the Midtown South Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ)–which includes the Flatiron & NoMad Neighborhoods–must have a new waste collection agreement with a DSNY-authorized CWZ carter. If your business currently contracts directly with a private waste hauler, please note that new contracts must be signed by August 31, 2026. If a new agreement is not in place by September 1, DSNY will assign your business an authorized carter at the maximum allowable rate and minimum allowable pickup frequency. Additional information about the program can be found here.

CB5 Parks Survey: Community Board 5 is looking for your feedback on how our local parks and plazas are used as well as how you feel about these public spaces. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.

Street Closures:

• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 7am to 11am Saturday and Sunday through 7/31/26 for crane operations and is part of ongoing construction projects in the area.
• West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 5am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday through 7/31/2026 for building inspection and minor repairs from boom truck.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – July 31st, from 7am – 3:30pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – July 31st, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9am – 4pm.
• Now – October 30th, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 25th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue on weekdays from 7am – 4pm.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad