Throggs Neck BIDThe City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises has scheduled its public on the Bruckner Sites Rezoning for Wednesday, September 7 at 10 A.M. at the City Hall Committee Room. You can attend this meeting in-person. If you wish to call in or join by ZOOM, please use this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SH9iCmVrfkWUN3M-Tf3b5jXo3g8lhxVBq22ytwkYZrVUMTg2UFpDWkJPNFVCMEdFME0yQkxTRDc0US4u.
The Throggs Neck BID has actively opposed up zoning.
In response to complaints from the Throggs Neck BID, NYC addressed the weeds defacing the Derosa-O’Boyle Triangle. The spot has become a special location for our community, hosting celebrations such as the BID’s Holiday event.
Scam Warning! Eater magazine is warning of an online scam affecting NYC restaurants. Online scammers are impersonating Regalis Foods, offering seafood, especially items such as crabs, to restaurants at extremely low prices. Of course, the goods are never delivered. Online scams in general have skyrocketed since March 2020, particularly over Facebook Marketplace, the publication notes.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson toured the Throggs Neck BID with Executive Director Bob Jaen recently. The BID has already produced significant improvements in the area, and plans for future significant upgrades were discussed.
Come to the Throggs Neck social event of the season! The TN BID presents its First Annual Gala. Tickets are only $125 per person, journal ads start at just $150. Great food, lively entertainment, open bar. October 20, 6pm, at the Villa Barone.
Highly Favored Events is a new and wonderful performance and event venue providing 2,000 Square feet for all your special events. It’s located at 3770 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Contact them at (646) 701-3224.
Enforcement of Commercial Organics Rules Starts July 31 – The following NYC establishments are now required by law to separate their organic waste. Businesses covered by these rules must separate staff-handled, back of house food scraps, plant trimmings, food-soiled paper and certified compostable products from garbage and other recyclables. Enforcement of these requirements begins on July 31, 2022.
More information can be found at nyc.gov/commercialorganics.
The Throggs Neck BID welcomes a great new addition to our community: Empower Rehab, located at 2895 Roosevelt Avenue. The organization provides occupational and physical therapy in a friendly, welcoming environment. Led by Thomas Polykarpous and Pierce Arroyo, they can be reached at 718-233-8293, and at empowerotpt@gmail.com. Pictured : Staff and friends at the grand opening ribbon cutting, along with BID Director Bob Jaen.
The Throggs Neck BID has spent a great deal of time, money and effort beautifying our community. A key part of that endeavor was the development of tree pits with plants and mulch.
Unfortunately, we have observed some individuals placing bikes, scooters, and trash in these sites. To those who do so: Please be kind to your neighborhood. Stop defacing these wonderful sites.
It’s time to celebrate! A Gala Ball is being planned to allow local business and property owners, along with the members of the public, to share a night of great food and drink, convivial company, and general merriment.
There is much to celebrate. The Throggs Neck BID began operations at the most tumultuous and challenging time in memory, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York and the rest of the world hard.
Even as most of the rest of the city, including much of city government, retreated to their homes, Throggs Neck BID staff reported each day to work, and went door-to- door to district businesses handing out face masks, sanitizers, and more. Sanitation and security companies were hired to supplement city services.
In the months that followed, unprecedented successes occurred. The dangerous lack of lighting along East Tremont Avenue was addressed, and bright, new lights were emplaced. The commercial corridor was dramatically enhanced with new trees, new tree pits with plants, and decorative iron guards. Thousands of toys were distributed to local children. Working with a local institution, numerous food items were distributed. All this, and much more. As a result of all this, a number of new businesses have opened in our community.
On October 20, 2022, a gathering will take place at the Villa Barone Manor at 6pm. Please save the date, and watch this space for information on purchasing tickets, journal ads, etc.
We look forward to sharing a great evening with you!