2021 is here. Whether you’ve resolved to get in shape, dress a little better, give back to your community, improve your finances or learn new skills, check out our guide below to see how you can fulfill your resolution here in our neighborhood.
And as always, check out our interactive neighborhood map for a full listing of neighborhood businesses, services, cultural attractions and more.
GET IN SHAPE/IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
Blink Fitness (125 Park Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets – 646-561-5470; 600 Third Avenue between 39th and 40th Streets – 646-561-5400) provides what they call ‘the best of the basics’ – top-of-the-line equipment to get you in great shape, spacious and clean facilities, TVs on cardio machines, comfortable locker rooms and a welcoming staff. Learn more here.
BRICK Grand Central (465 Lexington Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets – 917-388-2666) is one of the best Crossfit venues in the city and offers socially distanced group fitness classes convenient to your schedule.
Equinox (420 Lexington Avenue at 44th Street – 212-953-2499; 521 Fifth Avenue on 43rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues – 212-986-8800) offers top-notch services and facilities.
UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE
For men, Madison Avenue is a great place to start. Its selection of menswear purveyors is unparalleled. Stop by any of the following and you’re bound to leave feeling spruced up, no matter how small or large your purchase: Charles Tyrwhitt, Paul Stuart, Sayki, Tommy Bahama…the list goes on and on.
For women, many of the stores listed above also sell women’s clothing and accessories. To add to that, there’s & Other Stories, Cos (which also sells men’s clothing!), LOFT, Inaya, and numerous others.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Apple (Grand Central Terminal, East Balcony – 212-284-1800) offers a full daily schedule of free classes that aim to help you get the most from their hardware (iPhone, iPod, MacBook, etc.). If you own an Apple product (or several), this is a great resource for you. Click here for more information and the complete schedule of classes.
Berkeley College (3 East 43rd Street at Fifth Avenue – 212-986-4343) offers a wide variety of classes available to fit your schedule, including day, evening, weekend, and online offerings.
Instituto Cervantes (211 East 49th Street between Second and Third Avenues – 212-308-7720) is a not-for-profit organization created by the Spanish government in 1991. Its mission is to promote the teaching of Spanish and to contribute to the advancement of the culture of the Spanish speaking countries.
Devoted exclusively to the business of fashion, LIM College (Campus buildings include: 12 East 53rd Street; 545 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street; 216 East 45th Street; and 226 East 54th Street – 212-752-1530) offers a unique combination of strong academics and extensive hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful future. LIM offers both undergraduate and graduate program degrees.
The Morgan Library & Museum (225 Madison Avenue between 36th & 37th Streets – 212-685-0008) is a global institution that houses one of the world’s foremost collections of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and ancient and other works of art. Learn more about The Morgan’s current exhibitions.
The New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library (part of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 Fifth Avenue, at 40th Street – 212-340-0863) offers a variety of classes geared towards small business owners and entrepreneurs that are a great resource to anyone beginning a business or running one with limited resources and personnel. The New York Public Library System is also a wonderful resource for all types of learning.
Scandinavia House (58 Park Avenue at 38th Street – 212-779-3587) is home to The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) and offers a wide range of programs that include art, design, and historical exhibitions as well as films, concerts, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses and children’s programming that illustrate and illuminate the modern-day vitality of the Nordic countries.
GIVE BACK
Breaking Ground, the Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation (GCNSSC) and Urban Pathways all provide services to the homeless in and around Midtown and around the city. Learn more about how you can support their missions here, here and here.
NYC Service is also a great resource for those searching for volunteer opportunities all around New York City.
IMPROVE YOUR FINANCES
Ocean First Bank (902 Second Avenue at 48th Street – 212-829-9998; 655 Third Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets – 212-292-5254) provides a wide range of personal banking services. Learn more here.
Learn more about Flushing Bank’s (99 Park Avenue at 40th Street – 646-923-9533) range of banking of personal or business finance services.
People’s United Bank (250 Park Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets – 212-295-1804) offers a variety of financial services for individuals and businesses. Learn more about their services here.
With tax season upon us, The New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library (part of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 Fifth Avenue, at 40th Street – 212-340-0863) has a number of online and virtual programs where individuals can get free help preparing their taxes online. For additional information about tax programs in the city, visit nypl.org.
