Your Non-Weak Weekly Update: July 6, 2026
Helping Venezuela, World Cup Busing, Breaking out the orgs, & the final 2026 Manhattanhenge
Before I kick in to the weekly update, it’s important to note that some of our neighbors lost friends and family in the horrible earthquakes in Venezuela. Donating to this GoFundMe, run by residents of Tudor City, will help the survivors.
Well, them fireworks were pretty great on Saturday! Ah sike, I missed it due to family-related Fourth of July partying. Such is the way it goes. I’m not always going to be around for all the happenings.
But I was around for a few of the World Cup games that were happening in New Jersey and being witness to the busing situation was hilarious. For instance, I had never seen a depressed German next to a dancing Ecuadorian before. The annoyance of having the 42nd street stairs closed was sorta mitigated by that.
Back to our local, though. On the reals, I’m still buzzing off of the Tudor City Fest. Such a good time. Besides commenting on how beautiful the weather was, one of the things I heard the most in conversation was asking what the difference is between all of the different Tudor City Organizations.
So I thought I’d make go for it and explain the differences as I understand them.
First up, we have the Tudor City Greens. These are the people who generously donate their time to making sure the parks stay amazing. They are a non-profit and the work is top rate. Anything inside the parks? Talk to Tudor City Greens.
Next is the Tudor City Association. This is the organization that represents all of Tudor City. Think of it as the advocacy organization for everyone who lives here. Before the buildings went co-op, they were all linked together. (More on this in a later post) Now, since each building is responsible for itself, it’s the Tudor City Association that is the glue that binds The TC together… from the social stuff, to the advocacy, and the stewardship.
So what is Tudor City Confidential? Great question! It’s the long-time running blog that is the ultimate resource for the history of Tudor City. Do you yourself a favor and go get lost in k-hole that is our rich history. It’s almost-a-century of great information!
Is that connected to the Tudor City Store? Nope! But the store is its own thing and where you buy the merch.
I’m going to work on a mnemonic song to remember all of the differences with: “Iffff… it’s… the Greens, think of the Park. The Association is where people make their mark…. “
Uhhhhggg, sorry. That’s horrible. I’ll think of a better one and report back in a following week.
CIVICALLYS
Tudor City Greens are having a show on July 8th at 6:30 p.m. It is called “Dig We Must!” and is taking place in the South Park. The rain date is July 9th at 6:30 as well.
Looks like there is a private event in South Park on Saturday, July 11th. Best to take your book-reading to the North Park. You can use the free library in the southeast quadrant.
The Tudor City Greens is doing a Mini-Series called “Supporting Aging Adults in Our Community”. The second one happens on Sunday, July 19th at 5 p.m. It’s called “Cultivating a Dementia Friendly Community”.
Probably should have listed this last week, but here is where to go to find out about cooling centers in the city. The closest to The TC are on 3rd ave & 50th, The Petco on 52nd & 2nd, and finally at Park & 42nd… 120 Park Avenue. Please remember to check in with your elder neighbors during these heat waves. There will be more this summer.
TO DO
Tonight, Monday July 6th! The US Mens’ National Team play Belgium in the Round of 16 at 8 p.m. Watch i
It’s Manhattanhenge again on the 11th. If you see someone standing on a car, yell at them. It is your civic duty as a resident of The TC.
If you didn’t get tickets to Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, you’re out-of-luck save for really expensive tickets. But I’m sure you can hear it if you take the train up and hang around outside. Hell, that’s only six bucks round trip and if you buy two nutcrackers, you’ll basically be getting the true NY experience.
If you prefer guitar wankers with annoying hair, I think Jack White is playing somewhere out in Brooklyn!
Next Friday, the 10th of July, you can check out the free series in Bryant Park that will feature Avery Wilson. Grab a blanket and chill the f out, y’all.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
We’re back to restaurant of the week again! And I have to go for the huge shout-out to the newest Pietro’s spot.
I was super bummed when the spot on 43rd closed down. It was special in there. The booths, the way it felt hidden from the street, the locals, the staff… it was a red sauce experience. I brought two friends from Los Angeles there once and they felt like they’d hit the jackpot of NYC Italian spots.
They had.
And luckily, same family and same crew have reopened up on 2nd Ave and 47th. It’s great to be back. The inside is a bit more visible to the street, which changes the dynamic. However, the food is the same, the staff is still the best, and you can get a damn good Manhattan. Be sure to open your meal with that.
-TCV