Author: Frank V

Street Vendors vs. Merchants

Post author By Frank V
Post date February 4, 2021

Store owners already challenged by COVID-19 regulations and the resulting lockdowns and other onerous regulations have an additional hurdle to overcome: the increased presence of street vendors, many of whom are illegal.

There are as many as 20,000 street vendors in New York City.

The New York City Council has just passed legislation, Intro 1116, that lifts the permit cap by 4,000.

Brick and mortar stores become a fabric of their communities in a way that transient vendors do not. They contribute to the permanent improvement of neighborhoods and provide employment opportunities, all at significant expense and risk to owners.

Important Announcements

Flower Giveaway!

Post author By Frank V
Post date February 3, 2021

The Throggs Neck Bid and Councilmember Mark Gjonaj are sponsoring a Flower Giveaway, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

The flowers will be given on February 11 at 4pm in front of the TD Bank at 3755 East Tremont Avenue.

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Outdoor Dining Resumes

Post author By Frank V
Post date February 2, 2021

Outdoor Dining resumed in NYC as of 3pm on February 2.

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Be A Big Game Superhero!

Post author By Frank V
Post date February 1, 2021

Be a SUPERHERO to Your Family and Friends! Order your Food & Drinks for the BIG GAME From East Tremont’s Restaurants & Food Shops .

The Best Variety, Prices, and Quality! Every Cuisine, Perfect for Every Budget

And Best of All…You Will Be Supporting Your Own Community!

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Governor Not Considering Timely Return to Indoor Dining in NYC

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 28, 2021

While most restaurants across the state and nation are open or on the verge or re-opening, Governor Cuomo is not considering allowing NYC restaurants to reopen at the current time. The New York State Restaurant Association has requested the Cuomo administration to allow the resumption of indoor dining in the five boroughs.

Featured Business

Brewski’s

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 27, 2021

The best restaurant reviews are here! Renowned food reviewer Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, reviews BID restaurants. Visit our website regularly for the latest delicious news.

Due to the pandemic, New York restaurants are once again shut down for inside dining. This is destroying restaurants where many may not be reopening.

Many of them are investing money and revamping their outside dining with tents, enclosures, heating systems etc.

We will be checking out all our Winter dining options starting in the Bronx.

Bewski’s has a huge area in the back of their restaurant that usually is used for big events from St. Patrick’s day to Oktoberfest, or the big game! The owner Albi put in a forced heated air system to keep diners nice and warm while they enjoy their amazing menu, craft beers and full bar.

We started with soups, French onion soup and the soup of the day, Chorizo lentil soup which was flavorful and hearty.

Our entrees were one of their delicious burgers with fries and the other was a decadent braised Angus short rib, creamy fontina cheese, fig jam & pickled red onions on San Francisco sourdough bread sandwich with truffle fries. Talk about an addictive sandwich!

Their menu has an awesome variety to choose from and if you are having delivery or take out don’t forget their completely mobile Quarantini or Quaranfreezie to make it complete.

Whether you dine at their outside tent, get delivery or take-out, please support our restaurants.

Brewski’s is completely COVID COMPLIANT with temperature check and contact info at door, social distanced tables, employees in masks, menus online, and disposable utensils and dishware and sanitizing stations.

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Street Vendor Bill

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 27, 2021

The Throggs Neck BID has joined other Bronx BIDs in opposing plans for a dramatic increase in street vendor permits. The measure is expected to vote tomorrow on the bill.

The legislation that would more than double the number of street vendor permits, creating 4,000 new sidewalk and street food-selling permits by 2032. These are in addition to 3,000 currently issued by the health department. Mayor de Blasio supports the measure.

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BID Dedicates Tree

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 20, 2021

A long-hoped for community goal, the planting of a tree at Derosa-O’Boyle Triangle, was achieved by the Throggs Neck BID recently, with the help of Councilmember Mark Gjonaj. A touching ceremony dedicating the tree, named in honor of the late Benjamin Randazzo (who initiated using the site for holiday commemoration) to First Responders and Essential Workers, was held on Saturday, January 16. Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto (Whom Randazzo worked for) Father Norton of St. Benedict’s Parish, John Murano, and members of the Randazzo family attended and addressed those attending. Members of the NYPD, NYFD, Sanitation, Throggs Neck Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and others were present and honored for their extraordinary efforts.

Pictured: BID director Bob Jaen (right) holds a flag made by the son of local activist John Murano (center, holding microphone.)

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DEDICATION TO FIRST RESPONDERS & ESSENTIAL WORKERS

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 13, 2021

On this Saturday, January 16, at 12 noon, the Throggs Neck BID will dedicate the tree it just planted at Derosa O’Boyle Triangle (near the library) to First Responders/Essential workers. Please join what will be a touching ceremony. All are invited. Please wear your mask, and maintain social distancing.

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BID Meets HHC to Discuss COVID

Post author By Frank V
Post date January 7, 2021

The 10465 area is facing higher than average COVID-19 positive testing rates. To review that problem, the staff of the Throggs Neck BID met with David Coulibaly of the NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation. (seated far left in the photo.) Joining the meeting were the leadership of the private group, NYC Laboratories, represented by Sal Garcia (far right) and his chief assistant (second from left.) BID Board member Michael Musano (second from right) joined BID Director Bob Jaen (center) and BID associate Frank Vernuccio (not pictured.) The BID has arranged for NYC Laboratories to provide testing in the area on a frequent basis. HHC was urged to provide as much assistance as possible to the community.