On November 22, 2023, the Department of Small Business Services announced the launch of Live NYC Map, an interactive database that includes a searchable map of the city’s small businesses and public-facing locations. The map launches ahead of Small Business Saturday, the part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend where consumers are encouraged to explore and support local businesses for their holiday shopping.
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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 189th CityLaw Breakfast with Dan Garodnick, Director of the Dept. of City Planning – Fri. 10/6
New York Law School
and Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 189th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Dan Garodnick, Director of the Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission
Speaking on:
Building a City of Yes
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Time: 8:15 AM – Speaker begins 8:30 AM
Place: Events Center, New York Law School