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Community Board 2 approves multiple event permits, urges tighter line controls and ADA plans

CB 2 Manhattan Street Activities & Resiliency Committee · April 7, 2026
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Summary

After presentations and public comment, the board approved a slate of permits — including a two‑site Dolce & Gabbana sampling truck, a SEIU fashion runway, a Prada plaza activation and recurring street events — while urging organizers to use ticketing/reservation systems, provide ADA access and avoid overflow lines that wrap blocks.

Community Board 2 moved from presentation to business and voted to approve a number of event permits after applicant pitches and committee discussion.

The committee voted in favor of a two‑site sampling/truck activation (Dolce & Gabbana) planned for 273 Lafayette and 1 Washington Place; the applicant said the promotion will run multiple days with curb‑lane queuing, on‑site security, a ticketing plan and daily load‑in/load‑out. Separately, the board approved a short runway event proposed by SEIU for Gansevoort Plaza (a free, credentialed showcase timed to avoid…

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