Throggs Neck BID
A spectacular new restaurant has opened in the Throggs Neck BID! LaVieMex is at 4001 East Tremont Avenue. It features a delicious and unique menu with a Mexican-French favor and an innovative bar that provides both traditional drinks and “mocktails.” It is the creation of Throggs Neck resident Jasmine Cruz, who oversees an attentive and friendly staff.
The Throggs Neck BID was recognized for its efforts in closing down unlicensed cannabis storefronts at an event noting the shuttering of one such establishment. Mayor Adams, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Council Member Kristi Marmorato, the NYPD and the Sheriff’s office spoke at the event.
Exciting BID events are happening this whole year.
These are some of the activities the Throggs Neck BID plans to offer, some in cooperation with local organizations, in the coming months. Specific details, times, and locations (most will occur at the Derosa O’Boyle Triangle) will be provided closer to the scheduled event. Note: dates are subject to change. Your participation is cordially invited!
You may even be able to get to them for free, riding the Bally’s/Bid Bus!
September 22 Community Day (with Family Worship Center)
October 6 45 Precinct Day
October 24 BID Gala
December 8 Tree Lighting
Here’s How to get the free Bally’s/BID shuttle:
The shuttle will pick you up on any corner if they are stopped, You can scan the QR code on the back of the bus for regular pick up locations. The Shuttle, as of August 14, operates Wednesday–Sunday.
These are the stops:
Stop 1: Bally’s at Ferry Point Park
Stop 2: Lafayette Avenue and Hutchinson River Parkway
Stop 3: Cross Bronx Expressway Extension and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 4: Randall Avenue Tremont Avenue
Stop 5: Lafayette Avenue and Tremont Avenue
Stop 6: Bruckner Blvd and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 7: Waterbury Avenue and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 8: 2995 East Tremont Avenue
Stop 9: Westchester Square Subway
Stop 10: 815 Hutchinson River Parkway
The entire route takes 30 minutes to complete
The Throggs Neck BID BUSINESS APPRECIATION EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO THE PREDICTION OF HEAVY RAIN. IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, July 14, from 2 to 5 pm, at the Derosa O’Boyle Triangle. Food, fun, games, and more, all free! Enjoy a great summer day and sample the best our neighborhood has to offer.
Bally’s and the Throggs Neck BID have already provided a free shuttle service, which will soon be expanded to seven days a week operations. The shuttle will pick you up on any corner if they are stopped, You can scan the QR code on the back of the bus for regular pick up locations. These are those stops:
Stop 1: Bally’s at Ferry Point Park
Stop 2: Lafayette Avenue and Hutchinson River Parkway
Stop 3: Cross Bronx Expressway Extension and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 4: Randall Avenue Tremont Avenue
Stop 5: Lafayette Avenue and Tremont Avenue
Stop 6: Bruckner Blvd and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 7: Waterbury Avenue and East Tremont Avenue
Stop 8: 2995 East Tremont Avenue
Stop 9: Westchester Square Subway
Stop 10: 815 Hutchinson River Parkway
The entire route takes 30 minutes to complete
The Throggs Neck BID has made the beautification of our community a priority. Planting new trees and installing decorative tree guards were among our earliest accomplishments. We have also taken significant steps to add decorative flowers in tree pits. This spring, they are looking better than ever! The best is yet to come, as we plan to provide beautiful planters that do double duty as safety devices that prevent car crashes from landing up on sidewalks.
Cestra’s, the great folks who brought an incredible bakery, steak house, and pizzeria to our community, have now opened a fruit and vegetable market at 3635 East Tremont Avenue. Shop there for an incredible selection of the finest and freshest produce!
We have taken a leading role in fighting the rise in illegal cannabis sales that exists throughout New York City, and in our neighborhood as well. Working with Community Board 10, we are providing the following letter to assist landlords in stopping unwanted activity on their premises:
Dear Property Owner:
Firstly, thank you for your investment in our beloved community. Because of you, East Tremont Avenue is filled with stores that are residents are excited to support. Since 2020, our business and community district has seen “smoke shops” open only to sell tobacco, cannabis and smoking products without proper permits or license. Often these “smoke shops” purport themselves as simple delicatessens. However, that is not the case. Many property owners soon find out that illegal activity is occurring because City and/or State of New York agencies may have issued violations or cease-and-desist-letters to the property. Because a property owner signed a lease with the business owner, it can be quite difficult to proceed through the legal system in a timely manner to obtain eviction.
To counteract the potential misuse of your property, we encourage that your lease stipulates the following:
“If the business is issued any violations or summonses from any City of New York or State of New York enforcement agency for selling or dispensing any unpermitted or unlicensed product, it will result in the immediate termination of this contract.”
If you were to include this stipulation, it may help protect you as a property owner when commencing eviction proceedings for cause. Please know that you should always consult your attorney. There are some property owners who have used this stipulation successfully. This is merely our advice on how to reduce the number of delicatessens that are actually “smoke shops” that sell tobacco and cannabis without permit.
We thank you for your attention to this matter. You are more than welcome to contact our offices to discuss further.
Sincerely,
Matthew Cruz
District Manager – Bronx Community Board 10
(718) 892-1161
Bob Jaen
Executive Director – Throggs Neck Business Improvement District
(347) 281-8323
Exit Realty is now open! Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen (not pictured) presided over the ribbon cutting on May 30. Visit them at 3825 East Tremont Avenue. Call 718-676-1371.
Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen was honored at the 45th Precinct Community Council annual breakfast on My 23. Bob is in the center, along with Mrs. Jaen, Council Member Kristy Marmorato (in red) Deputy Inspector Johnny A. Orellana, and BID Board of Directors and volunteers.