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We're in urgent need of 100 more platelet appointments this weekend to meet patient demand, and your donation can truly move the needle. Join us to donate platelets by April 14 and receive a $25 e-gift card. Registration required ➡️ bit.ly/4chwdNA

@nypl Yayy for Library Way! 📚 There are 96 granite plaques featuring quotes from writers across time! Installed in 2000 as a public art project, it’s a collaboration between GCP, @nypl , and local partners. More: grandcentralpartnership.nyc/our-neighborho…

On your next trip to the NYPL on Fifth Avenue, be sure to look down! 📖 👀 As you approach from the east and walk along 41st Street, you'll have a perfect view of the building gleaming in the sun, and you can stop to read some inspirational poetry and other quotes about reading, writing, and literature along the way. Tap the link in comments to discover more ways to celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth with NYPL.

On April 28th, learn about traditional beading from the arctic region! This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/northern…

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In May, discover the beauty and simplicity of the fretted dulcimer in this engaging, hands-on instrument workshop led by musician, writer, and folklorist Nils Caspersson. Rooted in Swedish tradition and influenced by 19th-century Scandinavian-American design, the fretted dulcimer features a distinctive hourglass shape, diatonic fret pattern, elegant scroll, and heart-shaped sound holes. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/all-the-…

In our blooming era 🌼🌷.

Spring is taking root in Midtown East 🌱 Our Horticulture Team has been refreshing tree beds and planters, bringing new color and life to the neighborhood. #MidtownEast #NYC

🍸 Inside Grand Central Terminal, The Campbell blends historic architecture with classic cocktails. Once a 1920s private office, it’s now one of Midtown East’s most distinctive places to unwind. #GrandCentral #MidtownEast #NYCNightlife

For more of Midtown East 👇 Follow us on Instagram for neighborhood highlights, street scenes, and moments from around Grand Central. instagram.com/grandcentralpa…

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating today 🌸 Wishing everyone a beautiful spring day in Midtown East. #MidtownEast #GrandCentral

Photos: Edward W. Hardy Brings SUBWAY SERIES To Grand Central Terminal broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/a…

A ❤️ In New York A large, heart-shaped red balloon has lodged up against Grand Central Terminal’s vaulted mural ceiling stopping some commuters in their journey.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, discover the legacy of Berenice Abbott, who was a pioneer of architectural photography. As part of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration, Abbott spent 1935-1938 photographing New York City as it went through a dramatic architectural transformation. Over 2,000 of her "Changing New York" photographs are held in NYPL's Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs and can be viewed online via #NYPLDigitalCollections.

📷 NYC Security Grille Law Compliance NYC requires storefront security gates to allow at least 70% visibility. Solid-panel grilles are not permitted. Starting July 1, 2026, businesses may be fined for non-compliance. Fines starting at $250.

A heart-shaped balloon has been floating above the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal ❤️🎈 Read via @nytimes (gift link): nytimes.com/2026/03/24/nyr…

Coming soon: explore 250 years of the United States at NYPL. 💫 Stay tuned this summer for the release of a limited-edition library card, a new list of 250 books that illuminate the American experience, a chance to add your own story to the Library’s collections, exhibitions, and more. As an institution dedicated to democratic access to knowledge—and home to some of the country’s most important founding documents—The New York Public Library will mark the occasion with exhibitions, public programs, educational offerings, and reading lists. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4t29gEB

Happening in Midtown East 📚 The NYC Winter Career Fair at @BerkeleyCollege 🗓 March 31 • 11:00 AM 📍 3 E 43rd St (Main Lobby) Meet recruiters, explore open roles, and make connections—just steps from Grand Central. Details: berkeleycollege.edu/events/2026/03…

A new transit option for Midtown East ✈️ GO Airlink is launching a $15 shuttle service between Grand Central Terminal and LaGuardia Airport, offering a convenient new way to get to and from the airport. More: prweb.com/releases/go-ai…

Get your passports ready– our second Midtown Cultural Alliance Open House begins tomorrow! Check out this piece in @Forbes on how our two weeks of programming with partner organizations brings global culture to your doorstep. forbes.com/sites/chaddsco…

Inside one of Grand Central Terminal’s iconic steakhouses 🥩 A closer look at a classic dining experience right in the heart of Midtown East. Read more via @themanualguide: themanual.com/food-and-drink…