Treat Mom to a Special Meal in the District

Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th by treating Mom and the mother figures in your life to a festive meal in Flatiron & NoMad! Check out our dining guide to book your reservations, and enjoy a memorable brunch or dinner.

Featuring:

• ilili
• The Ned NoMad
• Passerine

Surprise Mom with a Special Gift this Mother’s Day

Find a great gift for Mom in Flatiron & NoMad! The district is full of local gems that make for a thoughtful gift, from chic apparel to a beautiful bouquet.

Highlights:

• Stunning flowers from Blooming Affairs
• Mother’s Day retreat package at Martinique New York on Broadway
• On-trend clothing & accessories from Noir et Blanc

Discover Local Fitness & Wellness Studios

Ready to shake up your routine? Flatiron & NoMad is home to dozens of energizing fitness and wellness studios you can try. From yoga to HIIT training, explore our guide and sign up for a class or two!

Featuring:

• Iconoclast Fitness
• PMT House of Dance
• SOUK Yoga Studio

Local Businesses: Share Your World Cup Events & Promotions

Flatiron & NoMad businesses, join the excitement! There’s no better time to showcase what you’ve got planned to celebrate the World Cup.

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or offering a special menu items, we want to help spread the word. Submit your event or promotion to be promoted across our digital channels.

Additionally, join NYC Tourism + Conventions for an informational webinar next Thursday, May 7 at 11AM to learn the latest updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and NYC Tourism + Conventions. RSVP here.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Flatiron & NoMAD

As you make plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, visit local Mexican restaurants next Tuesday, May 5th! Enjoy food & drink specials in vibrant atmospheres.

Also, explore our roundup of Hispanic & Latinx businesses in Flatiron & NoMad across sectors, from restaurants to beauty to support all year round.

Highlights:

• Tacombi: Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser: 100% of proceeds will go towards The Tacombi Foundation to support food access, education, and employment training for communities in need.
• Mamazul: Cinco de Mayo Party with Live Music
• Barlume x Los Burritos Juárez: Cinco de Mayo Collaboration

Mastercard: Small Business Summit

In support of Small Business Month, join Mastercard for the Small Business Summit at their NYC Tech Hub (150 Fifth Avenue) next Wednesday, May 6th.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of insightful panels and product demonstrations from industry experts with sessions on AI, cybersecurity, access to capital, and digital tools. The day also includes a Small Business Marketplace spotlighting local businesses, as well as an Access Hub, where attendees can explore and connect to relevant products, services, and learning resources in one place.

The Small Business Summit will close out with a lively networking reception with peers, partners, and small business leaders. Register here.

On ViEW: Dreamland Sirens BY Charlotte Colbert

In partnership with NYC DOT Art, the art installation Dreamland Sirens by multi-media artist and filmmaker Charlotte Colbert is on view through May 23rd. Located at the Flatiron South Plaza, the 30′ high steel sculpture curated by New Public is a part of Colbert’s first exhibition in New York City.

After seeing Dreamland Sirens, visit the Meatpacking District to view Colbert’s Where Angels Live, a 30′ reflective steel tree adorned with votive-like charms at 14th Street Square.

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

Sixth Avenue Improvement Project: The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will implement a Sixth Avenue improvement project from 14th Street to 35th Street. The project will begin implementation in May and includes shortened pedestrian crossings, a widened bike lane, intersection traffic calming, and a bus-only lane from 31st to 35th Street. For additional information about this project, please visit NYC DOT’s website.

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.

Virtual Business Mentorship with Mastercard x NYC SBS: Mastercard is working with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and WE NYC to provide operating NYC small businesses to apply for free, skills-based mentoring. Small business owners can receive expert advice in the areas of AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and digital payments. Register here.

Neighborhood Activations:

• Jazz in the NoMad Piazza: Thursday, April 30th from 12 – 1:30 pm at the NoMad Piazza
• Eataly Kiosk x Mulino Bianco: Saturday, May 2nd from 12 – 6 pm at the Flatiron North Plaza
• Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 3rd from 7 am – 12 pm on Sixth Avenue through Flatiron & NoMad

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – Friday, May 1st from 7 am – 3:30 pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – July 31, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9 am – 4 pm.

Street Closures:

• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 7 am to 11 am Saturday and Sunday through 5/2/26 for use of knuckle boom to lift construction materials and steel.

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