Throggs Neck BIDOur Throggs Neck community has a great deal to offer, and we want to let everyone know about that.
An effective way to get the word out is to “brand” the neighborhood. This has worked to popularize neighborhoods around the city.
How would you characterize the Throggs Neck Bid area? What basic description, nickname, etc. would you suggest? What would attract customers from throughout the region?
We look forward to hearing your suggestions! Contact us at throggsneckbid@gmail.com
The Bid has a new cell phone and computer repair store. Located at 3770 East Tremont, Unit C (website here) the new facility is enthusiastically run by Ashonda Sqnoquet. Friendly, professional and prompt service is provided in an attractive storefront.
Two food business related items:
1. New York has ended its “takeout cocktail” program.
2. NYC’ Small Business Services (SBS) is launching a new initiative to help meet the immediate staffing needs of restaurant businesses citywide called “Hospitality Hire. ” The campaign has two goals: (1) to make more NYC restaurant operators aware of existing Workforce1 (WF1) hospitality-specific, no-cost recruitment services, and (2) to generate interest among New Yorkers not currently employed in seeking good jobs/careers in the NYC restaurant industry. To kick off the program, SBS will hold three employer informational webinars scheduled for:Tuesday, June 29, 10amThursday, July 8, 10am Employers, specifically food & beverage business owners and managers, can register for an info session here. https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/hiring-assistance-for-essential-service-businesses You are invited to join a short webinar to learn more about HOSPITALITY HIRE on Tuesday, 6/29, OR Thursday, 7/8 10:00-10:30am.
How can this help?
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and its Workforce1 Career Centers (WF1) can tap its pool of 100,000+ candidates to identify qualified individuals to meet your Front-of-House and Back-of-House hiring needs by:Sourcing job seekers through its candidate databases, paid advertisements (at no cost to you) and through local partner organizations;Recruiting and screening candidates based on your needs—and referring the most qualified to your restaurant; andScheduling interviews.
If you are unable to attend the webinar and have immediate hiring needs, please submit a request for hiring assistance via this link. https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/hiring-assistance-for-essential-service-businesses The webinar will be recorded. If you have questions or would like to receive a recording of the webinar, please email: Workforce1@sbs.nyc.gov.Webinar link: Click HereMeeting number: 173 864 8007Password: restaurants
The new “NYC Business Quick Start” is officially described as an $11 million concierge service for small businesses. Its goal is to cut processing time by 50% and guarantee a 48-hour response to all small business inquiries. It will provide small businesses a sole point of contact to help navigate City regulations, as well as a public dashboard. The program guarantees a 48-hour response to all small business inquiries and will cut processing time by 50 percent. The program is a collaboration between 100 City personnel across a host of agencies, including SBS, Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).
The City Council has approved two bills, sponsored by Bronx council members Mark Gjonaj and Vanessa Gibson, to help relieve restaurants and mom-and-pop stores by restructuring the penalty system that hits them with onerous fines.
The first bill would reduce or waive financial penalties for certain sanitation, health, transportation, consumer affairs, noise control and buildings violations. The bill would also allow small businesses to often fix a violation before paying a hefty fine, and for certain violations, they’ll face no fine on first offense. For instance, small business owners had to pay a fee if they didn’t properly label garbage bins. The new rules would allow them to correct the mistake instead.
The second bill would create an amnesty program that waives interest on penalties imposed by the Environmental Control Board, eliminates penalties for defaulting and offers significant discounts on base penalties for money paid during the amnesty period if judgement is paid during the established amnesty period. For judgments issued during the pandemic (on or after March 7, 2020), the person would receive a 75% discount on base penalties and interest would be waived. For judgments issued before that date, the person would receive a 25% discount and interest would be waived if they pay during the amnesty period. Default penalties would also be waived. This program would be created by the Commissioner of Finance and last 90 days with the option to extend at the order of the Commissioner.
McDonalds has officially reopened in the Throggs Neck BID. At a ceremony on June 18, The BID, along with volunteers from the Merchants Association, disbursed BID shopping bags, flyers, and stickers urging all to patronize local businesses.
The Throggs Neck BID played a crucial role in responding to COVID. Our staff personally went door to door distributing masks and sanitizers. We worked with vendors to set up testing centers.
With that era rapidly growing behind us, the BID is working on plans to further strengthen the community. Ideas include “branding” the area for marketing, compiling lists of features offered by local businesses, and more. Your ideas are welcome!
COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
The State’s health guidance and New York Forward industry specific guidelines—including social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing, cleaning and disinfection, health screening, and contact information for tracing—are now optional for retail, food services, offices, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barber shops and personal care services, among other commercial settings.
Unvaccinated individuals continue to be responsible for wearing masks, in accordance with federal CDC guidance. Consistent with the State’s implementation of the recent CDC guidance, masks are still required for unvaccinated individuals.
The State’s COVID restrictions remain in effect for large-scale indoor event venues—now defined as indoor venues that hold more than 5,000 attendees. Consistent with the State’s implementation of the CDC guidelines, proof of vaccination can be used to eliminate social distancing and remove masks for fully vaccinated individuals. Unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status individuals who are over the age of four must continue to present proof of a recent negative diagnostic COVID-19 test result and wear masks within the venue. However, social distancing can be reduced or eliminated between tested attendees, allowing venues to reach 100 percent capacity in all sections.
With the removal of the State’s minimum standard for reopening, businesses are free to choose to lift all or some restrictions, continue to adhere to the State’s archived guidance, or implement other health precautions for their employees and patrons. Businesses are also authorized to require masks and six feet of social distancing for employees and patrons within their establishments, regardless of vaccination status. Any mask requirements that businesses choose to implement must adhere to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Over the weekend of June 13, Director Bob Jaen worked with landscapers to enhance plantings and mulch in the numerous tree pits within the BID. Numerous compliments have been received over the improved neighborhood appearance.
You’re invited to NYC Restaurant Week—the first, largest and most notable Restaurant Week, eagerly anticipated by diners from every corner of our city and all around the world.
As New York City’s beloved dining scene reopens, this equally beloved program returns to its full, in-person glory. NYC Restaurant Week is now bigger and more flexible than ever, with indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery options, plus an all-new pricing structure designed to showcase the breadth of restaurants across the five boroughs.
Eligibility
There is no cost to participate this season.
Any restaurant in the five boroughs may participate.
Registration must be completed by June 11.
Program Dates
Mastercard Exclusive Pre-Booking: July 7–11
Reservations Open/Press Announcement: July 12
Program Live: July 19–August 15
Monday–Friday mandatory; Sunday optional; Saturday excluded
Restaurants may opt in for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 weeks of the program
Restaurants may opt to offer lunch only, dinner only or both
Menu Pricing
Participants must offer at least one of the following three price tiers:
$21 per person Lunch OR Dinner
$39 per person Lunch OR Dinner
Taxes and gratuity not included.
You must select one price point per meal time (e.g., $21 lunch and $39 dinner). You may not offer multiple price points during the same meal.
Unlike previous programs, we are not requiring a set number of courses. At minimum, you should provide an entrée and a side. We encourage you to offer multiple options at your selected price point and to offer a value to consumers.
These price points were selected to allow restaurants in all five boroughs and of all price classifications to participate and put their best effort forward.
You may participate for on-site dining (indoor and outdoor seating, if applicable), takeout and/or delivery.
$125 per person Signature Dining Experience
Taxes and gratuity not included.
Interested restaurants may submit to be included in the first-ever Signature Dining Experience. All submissions will be subject to NYC & Company approval.
Package should include multiple courses (3+). We encourage exciting add-ons such as beverage pairings, merchandise (e.g., cookbook, restaurant-branded food items), chef visit to table, chef’s table, off-menu items, etc.
Mastercard® Statement Credit
Pending eligibility, all restaurant participants will be automatically enrolled in a Mastercard statement credit, sweetening the deal for diners at no cost to you. The promotion offers $10 back on every purchase of $39 or more when dining on-site and paying with a registered Mastercard.
How to Sign Up
For more information and to register, please click through the appropriate link below. You must register no later than June 11. Please do not complete this form on a mobile device. You must use a laptop or desktop computer.
Restaurants
Complete the NYC Restaurant Week participation form to register your restaurant and submit your menu.
This is a two-step form. The first form will check if your email address is in our system and email you a direct link to the registration. If your email address is not in our system, it will create an account for you and automatically direct you to the registration form. Sign on HERE: https://newyorkcity.extranet.simpleviewcrm.com/marketportal/#/10Y2LqGv