Throggs Neck BID
On April 14, Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen met with the Commissioner of New York City’s Small Business Services, Kevin D. Kim. Bob pointed the extraordinary accomplishments of the BID, and urged Commissioner Kim to provide all available support to the community as the BID develops even greater and more ambitious projects,
Photo: Commissioner Kim (left) TN BID Exec. Director Jaen (Right) BID legal Counsel Steve Kaufman (Background)
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.
1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge
1010 WINS and Dime Community Bank are offering a $10,000 grant for small businesses to “relaunch, rebuild, or expand.”
How to Apply: Business Owner must complete and submit the online entry form on the Website with a written statement presenting their business as well as how the $10,000 prize would help rebuild, launch or grow their Eligible Business. Entries may only be submitted by an owner or proprietor of the Eligible Business. Only one application is allowed per business.
Deadline: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Enter at:
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!
Reminder! New Trash Set-Out Times Began April 1
Effective April 1, 2023, businesses that place waste at the curb* for collection have two setout options:
· *This does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock or other off-street location.
· · Send your questions to commercialprograms@dsny.nyc.gov. DSNY’s Commercial Engagement Team will provide additional free resources including information on the rules, educational site visits, trainings, and webinars.
Send your questions to commercialprograms@dsny.nyc.gov. DSNY’s Commercial Engagement Team will provide additional free resources including information on the rules, educational site visits, trainings, and webinars.
The City is aware that these new rules are onerous for businesses and being implemented on a short timeline. The Team continues to coordinate with DSNY and City Hall to express the concerns and discuss possible solutions
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.
A grave injustice has been done to what rapidly became a neighborhood favorite and a huge asset to our community. The Fiorentina Steak House was granted a temporary liquor license, and then denied a regular one, without adequate cause or merit. Do not let this injustice injure our neighborhood. Patronize Fiorentina for lunch or dinner, and have a soft drink until this problem is resolved.
Fiorentina Steakhouse is at 3617 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10465. Call (718) 812-1112 for reservations.
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
Jonathon & Anthony cordially invite you to an estate planning seminar.
Guest speaker Jeffrey Greenwood, esq. from Schwartz abd Greenwood, P.C. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m, at “The Living Room,” 2883 Dill Place, Bronx 10465
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.