Throggs Neck BID
The Throggs Neck BID held its annual meeting and election on December 19. A review of the extraordinary success of the past year was provided, and an election for the next term for the Board of Directors was conducted. Anthony Basso, John Sisto, Bill Tsibidis, Jackie McQuade, Donald Engeldrum, Michael Musano, Jonathon Polanco, Edward Angelino, Dr. Robyn Burchman, and Robert Velasquez were elected.
Guerreros Juice Bar has reopened! The delicious source of a wide range of juice concoctions and a tempting selection of Mexican menu items is at 3819 East Tremont Avenue. Pictured above, Guerreros’ staff are joined by Throggs Neck BID Chairman Anthony Basso and Executive Director Bob Jaen, along with other local merchants.
New York City residents and businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island affected by heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 can access financing of up to $2 million through a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster assistance program.
NYC Small Business Services (SBS) can help businesses check their eligibility and apply for the federal assistance. More details below.
· Businesses can schedule an appointment with a Financing Advisor at an SBS NYC Business Solutions Centers to learn about the SBA disaster loan and other assistance.
· Until December 22, three disaster loan outreach centers will provide in-person application assistance and answer questions about the program and eligibility criteria.
· Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal.
· Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. A factsheet detailing loan options is available.
· Submission deadlines are February 2, 2024 for physical damage, and September 4, 2024 for economic injury.
On Sunday, December 3, The Throggs Neck BID, with the assistance of HK and Travesias restaurants, St Benedicts Children’s choir, numerous wonderful volunteers, and Assemblyman Benedetto, presented an extraordinary Christmas celebration that included Santa distributing hundreds of toys to local children, a delicious assortment of food and treats, festive music and of course, the official lighting of the community Christmas Tree.
The Throggs Neck BID, along with Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, and local businesses will again present a beloved neighborhood event: the annual tree lighting and toy giveaway (first come, first served) for the community’s children. Food and good cheer, all free! It all happens on December 3, starting at 5:30pm, at the Derosa O’Boyle triangle near the public library. Happy Holidays!
The Throggs Neck BID will hold its ANNUAL MEETING on December 19, 2023, five to seven pm, at the LIVING ROOM, 2883 DILL PLACE, Bronx, NY 10465. In addition to election of the Board of Directors for the next term, a review of the BID’s activities during the previous year will be held, and plans for the coming year will be discussed. The public is invited.
At the annual meeting, the BID will hold an election to determine the members of its Board of Directors for the upcoming term. The election will be held at its annual meeting scheduled for December 19, 5–7pm, at The Living Room, 2883 Dill Place, Bronx, NY 10465.
If you wish to run for a position, you will be asked to provide a short biography and the reasons you wish to serve, due no later than November 22. Submit to throggsneckbid@gmail.com or to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465.
You must be a property owner, business, or resident within the geographical area of the BID to serve, and be registered with the BID. If you are not already registered, you may do so by requesting a form at throggsneckbid@gmail.com or by writing to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Registration forms are also available in the BID’s weekly newsletter. Completed registration forms must be returned no later than December 11.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print!
NAME OF BUSINESS________________________________________
(if resident, please write Resident.)
Classification (see below) ______________________________________
Class A: Property Owner Class B: Commercial Tenant Class C: Residential Tenant
Address of property___________________________________________
Mailing Address, if different from above:____________________________
____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date Completed: _________________________________________________
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND IN PERSON, USE THIS FORM TO AUTHORIZE A PROXY.
PROXY FOR THE ELECTION OF THE THROGGS NECK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
I, (print name here) __________________________________________________________
a Registered Class _____________ member of the Throggs Neck BID
hereby give my proxy to _______________________________________________________
to vote for the candidates for the incoming Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of December 19, 2023, held at the Living Room, 2883 Dill Place, Bronx, NY 10465.
__________________________ _________________
Signature Date
email form to frank@throggsneckbid.com
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The Throggs Neck BID has opposed the establishment of illegal smoke shops. At a townhall meeting jointly held by State Senator Nathalia Fernandez and the BID, executive director Bob Jaen addressed representatives of city and state agencies and urged them to act.
The Throggs Neck BID will hold its ANNUAL MEETING on December 19, 2023, five to seven pm, at the LIVING ROOM, 2883 DILL PLACE, Bronx, NY 10465. In addition to election of the Board of Directors for the next term, a review of the BID’s activities during the previous year will be held, and plans for the coming year will be discussed. The public is invited.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print!
NAME OF BUSINESS________________________________________
(if resident, please write Resident.)
Classification (see below) ______________________________________
Class A: Property Owner Class B: Commercial Tenant Class C: Residential Tenant
Address of property___________________________________________
Mailing Address, if different from above:____________________________
____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date Completed: _________________________________________________
The Throggs Neck BID Gala was an extraordinary success! Great entertainment was provided by the Performers Edge Dance Academy, and funds were raised for that group as well as for Tunnels to Towers. Honorees included Michael Sang and Carmelo Soto of HK’s Kitchen, Sharon Camilleri of Got Hair, and Angela Torres o the Throggs Neck Alliance. An incredible time was had by the hundreds of participants. Special thanks goes to the volunteers who worked diligently to plan for and made the evening so wonderful.
The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District (BID) will hold an election to determine the members of its Board of Directors for the upcoming term. The election will be held at its annual meeting scheduled for December 19, 5–7pm, at The Living Room, 2883 Dill Place, Bronx, NY 10465.
If you wish to run for a position, you will be asked to provide a short biography and the reasons you wish to serve, due no later than November 22. Submit to throggsneckbid@gmail.com or to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465.
You must be a property owner, business, or resident within the geographical area of the BID to serve, and be registered with the BID. If you are not already registered, you may do so by requesting a form at throggsneckbid@gmail.com or by writing to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Registration forms are also available in the BID’s weekly newsletter. Completed registration forms must be returned no later than December 11.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print!
NAME OF BUSINESS________________________________________
(if resident, please write Resident.)
Classification (see below) ______________________________________
Class A: Property Owner Class B: Commercial Tenant Class C: Residential Tenant
Address of property___________________________________________
Mailing Address, if different from above:____________________________
____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date Completed: _________________________________________________