Summer in the Square Heats Up

USP and TheaterMania.com's Summer in the Square is back with FREE, weekly entertainment every Thursday afternoon on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Come out this Thursday, July 24th at 12:30 PM for high energy kid's music with Dirty Sock Funtime Band, revitalize your body and mind at 3:00 PM with OM yoga and at 5:30 PM, enjoy the cool country rock of the Nashville Attitude.

Tumbling Mirages Debuts in Union Square

USP and NYC Parks & Recreation are pleased to present the public art installation Tumbling Mirages by Dennis Oppenheim. Come see these colorful, futuristic tumbleweed-like sculptures in Union Square Park's southeast triangle now through November 9th.

NYC Restaurant Week's Food Celebration From July 21st to 25th, and July 28th to August 1st, experience some of Union Square’s finest dining for a fraction of the usual cost. During NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2008, participating eateries offer a three-course prix-fix menu with lunch for $24.07 and dinner for $35.00 with options including Blue Water Grill, Cafe Society/CSNY, Japonica, Rosa Mexicano, Tocqueville Restaurant, and Union Square Cafe.

Harvest Tickets on Sale July 15th!

You're invited to a fabulous evening of gourmet food and drink on Thursday, September 18th. Tickets for Harvest in the Square, Manhattan's premier tasting event, go on sale July 15th. The event features over 50 of the area's finest restaurants preparing their signature dishes. Proceeds from the annual event benefit USP's neighborhood programs including the beautification of Union Square Park.

Big Belly's Greening Union Square

USP is the first business improvement district in NYC to pilot the use of Big Belly solar-powered trash compactors. Three units were placed at some of the district’s busiest corners at 14th St & B’way, 14th St & University Place, and 17th St & B’way to gauge their effectiveness. The compactors have already made a huge impact by reducing garbage collection frequency by nearly 70% at these corners.

North End Project Moves Forward

The North End Project will redevelop and expand Union Square Park's outdated playgrounds, rehabilitate the historic Pavilion, and redesign the north plaza to support Greenmarket farmers and greater use of parkland. For the latest construction update, click here. To download a PDF copy of the North End Project brochure, click here.

Marketing Opportunity - Banner Program

As part of our ongoing effort to market and promote the Union Square neighborhood, USP places co-branded lamppost banners throughout the district to highlight the businesses who are vested in the community. To participate as a corporate sponsor and receive brand recognition and logo placement, click here for more information.

Greenmarket Stays Fresh Every Season

Visit the City's first, largest and most famous Greenmarket year-round every Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Union Square Park. Though the layout may shift, the market will remain in operation throughout construction. Click here for more information.

Dog Fountain Unveiled in Union Square

On April 10th, as part of ASPCA Day, USP, NYC Parks & Recreation, and the ASPCA unveiled a new drinking fountain at the dog run in Union Square Park. The fountain can be used by both dogs and their owners and will enhance the overall experience for dog run users. Click here for more information.

Support for Small Businesses
New York City's Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can help your small business. SBS provides a wealth of services to assist New Yorkers in starting, expanding, and improving small businesses, including the NYC Business Solutions Training Grant. more...