Throggs Neck BID
Charles Saenz has been contracted by the Throggs Neck BID to develop a picturesque advertising map of our BID, for the purpose of marketing and enhancing business within our community.
Please give him your cooperation and assistance. This project will benefit all who do business in our area.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the BID at call 347-281-8323
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP” or “Department”) is adding rules to implement new legislation regarding automated employment decision tools (“AEDT”). Local Law 144 of 2021 prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool unless the tool has been subject to a bias audit within one year of the use of the tool, information about the bias audit is publicly available, and certain notices have been provided to employees or job candidates.
These rules establish that a bias audit of an AEDT must calculate the selection rate for each race/ethnicity and sex category that is required to be reported on to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) pursuant to the EEO Component 1 report, and compare the selection rates to the most selected category to determine an impact ratio. These calculations are consistent with Section 1607.4 of the EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. See 29 C.F.R. § 1607.4. These rules generally clarify obligations of employers and employment agencies under the new law.
The Throggs Neck BID, in partnership with the 45th Police Precinct and the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, announces the 2023 Community “Walk Through” April 13th, 1pm.
We will walk through the neighborhood to talk to merchants and property owners at their places of business to hear concerns, answer questions, and to make available contact information in case you need our assistance.
We look forward to speaking with you!
How the Federal Small Business Administration helps small businesses get loans:
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.
In order to get an SBA-backed loan:
Visit their Loans page to find the loan that best suits your need
Enter your Zip Code on Lender Match
sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match
SBA only makes direct loans in the case of businesses and homeowners recovering from a declared disaster.
The Citizens Committee for New York City provides a small Business Grant. The deadline is May 12, 2023.
The Neighborhood Business Grant has awarded over $1 million to over 100 small businesses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• For-profit businesses with ten or fewer employees
• Located within the five boroughs of New York City
• Applicant must provide an expected grant spending plan, current
budget, and proof of ownership
• The business was revenue generating as of January 2020 or prior
• Prioritize businesses owned by people of color, women, and/or
immigrants
• Demonstrate element of community engagement
If you are interested, contact the Throggs Neck BID at throggsneckbid@gmail.com
Over the substantial and clear objections of the Throggs Neck BID, NYC government instituted an unwanted scooter program in our area. Adding insult to injury, it is now stealing scarce parking spots for an equally disliked “ride share” program. It is apparent that NYC doesn’t care what citizens think. They didn’t consult the BID about the ride share program, and ignored all objections to the scooters, an “experiment” they are trying to make permanent. OUTRAGEOUS! We will continue to fight against this arrogant abuse of power.
The Department of Sanitation (DOS) reminds all merchants that they are required to post a private sanitation certificate in their window. Additionally, DOS notes that garbage must not be placed out for pickup until after 9pm. If your store closes before that time, than garage may be placed no earlier than one hour before closing time.
If you have any questions, please call the Department of Sanitation at 718-828-5461.
On February 1, NYC Mayor Adams signed legislation that prohibits restaurants and food delivery services from providing utensils, condiment packets, extra containers and napkins in takeout or delivery orders, unless requested by the customer.
Businesses that violate the bill are subject to civil penalties ranging from $100 to $300 within the same year.
Any violations occurring before July 1, 2024, however, will receive a warning instead of a monetary penalty.
Low Interest Small Business Loans for NYC Entrepreneurs
If you’re a NYC-based business – a startup, growth-stage business, or needing a boost after the pandemic – the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund can help.
• No minimum credit score required
• Loans up to $250,000 at 4% fixed interest rate
• Free business support
• Easy to apply
• No application fee
The NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund is made possible through public-private partnerships with Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), local Community Development Financial Institutions(CDFIs), and small business service centers.
Call 888-SBS-4NYC or visit SBSOpportunityFund.nyc for questions or help with your application.
The Throggs Neck BID has met with the NYPD on an unlikely, but nevertheless potential, problem. On Friday, January 27, videotape of the incident in Memphis will be aired on news channels. Some have suggested that it may provoke violent demonstrations. In the unlikely event this does occur, the Police suggest closing early and closing your gates, or boarding windows. Turn cameras to face the street. If you hear or see something, call the 45 precinct. Again, a problem is unlikely, but this information has been forwarded just in case.