News & Events
2010 Annual Meeting Recap
MORE THAN 100 GUESTS ATTEND 2010 ANNUAL MEETING Debra Fechter Re-Elected Chair More then one hundred people -- a record crowd -- packed the Friars Club on the morning of Thursday, June 17, for the East Midtown Partnership's 9th Annual Meeting of Membership. Debra G. Fechter, a partner at Digby Management Co. LLC,... read more
East Midtown Weekend Advisory
The following Manhattan street activities and closures are scheduled for Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25. Remember: we encourage you to forward these bulletins to your co-workers and friends. Friday, July 23 Block Party: East 105th Street, Park Avenue to Lexington Avenue; 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, July 24 Central Park Precinct Community Council... read more
Annual Meeting Slated for June 17
Pleasxe plan to join us for the East Midtown Partnership's 9th Annual Meeting: Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 8:00 AM. This year, our special guest speaker will be Sam Roberts, Urban Affairs correspondent for The New York Times, NY1 television host, and author of several... read more
East Midtown Partnership Launches Membership Drive
The By-Laws of the East Midtown Partnership state that property owners, commercial tenants, residents, and other interested parties must fill out a registration form to become Registered Members of the East Midtown Partnership. Only Registered Members can vote in the election for the Board of Directors and on other matters that may arise at the Annual... read more
EAST MIDTOWN EVENT LISTING
The following upcoming events are taking place in and around East Midtown Manhattan. If you have an event you'd like listed, send us an e-mail or call 212-813-0030. Wednesday, May 12 Lighthouse International POSH Sale Benefit Preview Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street Thursday, May 13 (through Sunday, May... read more
New Brochure Details EMP Activities
[June 18, 2009] -- Although we've been getting a lot more attention over the past year, we recognize that many members of our community still aren't quite sure what the East Midtown Partnership does, or how we benefit the entire community. To heighten awareness of our programs and encourage people to take advantage of our... read more
Sidewalk Planting Initiative Beautifies District Streetscape
In May, the East Midtown Partnership began planting tree pits in the district as the cornerstone of our community beautification efforts. As of this writing, 25 tree pits along East 56th and East 57th streets have been planted with colorful begonias and coleus, and another seven pits on East 58th Street will be planted shortly. ... read more
East Midtown Canvass Begins
Beginning on Monday, August 11, East Midtown Partnership representatives will be walking door-to-door throughout the district, collecting information from local businesses. We'll be visiting each ground floor establishment to hand out our new brochure, make sure you're aware of our services, introduce you to existing and upcoming programs, encourage owners and employees to join our e-mail... read more
Annual Meeting Highlights Accomplishments & Honors Leaders
On June 18, the East Midtown Partnership held its 8th Annual Meeting at Astra, on the 14th Floor of the D&D Building. Although it was a dreary, rainy morning, more than 90 people - a record crowd! - gathered to... read more
Blocks of the Month: Park Avenue, East 50th Street
Congratulations to the property owners, businesses, and residents from our two most recent Blocks of the Month! MAY Park Avenue, between East 58th Street and East 59th Street This block of Park Avenue... read more
Blocks of the Month: Madison Avenue
Congratulating some of the honorees at Allen Edmonds, 551 Madison Avenue. Pictured (from left): Sergio Turaev of Allen Edmonds; EMP security officer Kwan Eggleston; Majida Ismaili Alaoui of Allen Edmonds; EMP president Rob Byrnes; EMP Clean Patrol member Neil Albright; Clean Patrol supervisor Terry Johnson; and... read more
Block of Month: East 58th Street
Pictured (clockwise from lower right): EMP Clean Patrol worker Gary Brown and his supervisor, Denton Smith; Ashleigh Gersh of Orley Shabahang, 241 East 58th Street; EMP security officer Rory Grey and Director of Operations Bob Iovino; Min Bhujel of Chola, 232 East... read more
Block of the Month Program Kicks Off
Congratulations to the January, 2009 "East Midtown Block of the Month": East 55th Street, between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. From left: EMP security supervisor Wardell Striggles; Lana Bargraser of Allure Day Spa & Hair Design; EMP President Rob Byrnes; ... read more
NYC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: A RESOURCE FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS
In tough economic times like these, it's important to know that New York City has available resources for the business community. With just a click of the mouse or a call to 311, you can be connected with NYC Business Solutions, part of the New York City Department of Small Business... read more
Debra Fechter Elected Chairperson of East Midtown Partnership
NEW YORK, NY, June 24, 2008 – Debra G. Fechter, Partner, of Digby Management Company has been elected Chairperson of the East Midtown Partnership’s (EMP) Board of Directors. Ms. Fechter, who has served on the Business Improvement District’s Board for the past six years, most recently acting as Treasurer, succeeds Jeff Spiritos, who has held... read more