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CB2 approves Dunkin' and TurboTax street‑activity requests; takes conditional stance on Lexa Gates activation

Manhattan Community Board 2 Street Activities & Resilience Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Manhattan CB2 approved a one‑day Dunkin' sampling event at 250 Bowery and recommended approval for a private TurboTax launch (463 Broadway/Soho Lofts) with notes on queue and curb‑lane plans, while flagging the Lexa Gates activation as lacking an adequate security plan and asking for stronger crowd‑control measures before support.

Manhattan Community Board 2 reviewed three street‑activity applications and moved into a business session to consider recommendations.

Dunkin' Donuts: The board heard from Sharon, the applicant, who said the one‑day sampling on Jan. 13 at 250 Bowery will run about 10 a.m.–2 p.m., hand out roughly 200–250 samples, and manage a short sidewalk queue with on‑site BAs and trash receptacles. There will be no amplified sound or sidewalk stenciling. After members asked clarifying questions about queue placement and litter control,…

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