Throggs Neck BID
The Throggs Neck BID, in cooperation with the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau, have been “walking through” the area to hear your concerns and provide any information requested. (Photo, left to right: TN BID Executive Director Bob Jaen, Joseph DiMarco, from Pastosa’s Italian food store, and Officer Hannah Rivera, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau.)
Charles Saenz has been contracted by the Throggs Neck BID to develop a picturesque advertising map of our BID, for the purpose of marketing and enhancing business within our community.
Please give him your cooperation and assistance. This project will benefit all who do business in our area.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the BID at call 347-281-8323
There is a new program launched by the Department of Buildings (DOB) targeted to small business owners: The “Small Business Support Team” (SBT.)
The goal is to help small businesses navigate DOB requirements, resolve issues, and enable businesses to open and operate in a timely and safe manner. The dedicated team of project advocates is available to offer information or assistance with property research, applications filling and signoff processes, or violations.
SBT will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the dedicated DOB support they need. With a single point of contact at DOB, this allows you to have one-on-one guidance so your planned or ongoing construction projects can move to completion
Dedicated Team of Project Advocates. One point of contact for answers, coordination, and project scope management to help your business open on time without issues.
One-on-one guidance. Providing support at NO COST for your planned or ongoing construction projects, including assistance with inspections, permits, and overall general advice.
Proactive Consultations. SBT will provide answers up front to avoid issues down the road, creating a project road map to facilitate completing your project on time.
Interagency Assistance. Working closely with our partners at SBS Business Express Service Team, they help you coordinate with other City agencies to resolve technical and operational issues relating to your project or property, so your project is done right and on time. Apply for assistance at https://a810-dobnow.nyc.gov/publish/MPPBuildProject/index.html#!/SmallBusinessSupport
On April 14, Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen met with the Commissioner of New York City’s Small Business Services, Kevin D. Kim. Bob pointed the extraordinary accomplishments of the BID, and urged Commissioner Kim to provide all available support to the community as the BID develops even greater and more ambitious projects,
Photo: Commissioner Kim (left) TN BID Exec. Director Jaen (Right) BID legal Counsel Steve Kaufman (Background)
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP” or “Department”) is adding rules to implement new legislation regarding automated employment decision tools (“AEDT”). Local Law 144 of 2021 prohibits employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool unless the tool has been subject to a bias audit within one year of the use of the tool, information about the bias audit is publicly available, and certain notices have been provided to employees or job candidates.
These rules establish that a bias audit of an AEDT must calculate the selection rate for each race/ethnicity and sex category that is required to be reported on to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) pursuant to the EEO Component 1 report, and compare the selection rates to the most selected category to determine an impact ratio. These calculations are consistent with Section 1607.4 of the EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. See 29 C.F.R. § 1607.4. These rules generally clarify obligations of employers and employment agencies under the new law.
1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge
1010 WINS and Dime Community Bank are offering a $10,000 grant for small businesses to “relaunch, rebuild, or expand.”
How to Apply: Business Owner must complete and submit the online entry form on the Website with a written statement presenting their business as well as how the $10,000 prize would help rebuild, launch or grow their Eligible Business. Entries may only be submitted by an owner or proprietor of the Eligible Business. Only one application is allowed per business.
Deadline: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Enter at:
The Throggs Neck BID, in partnership with the 45th Police Precinct and the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, announces the 2023 Community “Walk Through” April 13th, 1pm.
We will walk through the neighborhood to talk to merchants and property owners at their places of business to hear concerns, answer questions, and to make available contact information in case you need our assistance.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Reminder! New Trash Set-Out Times Began April 1
Effective April 1, 2023, businesses that place waste at the curb* for collection have two setout options:
· *This does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock or other off-street location.
· · Send your questions to commercialprograms@dsny.nyc.gov. DSNY’s Commercial Engagement Team will provide additional free resources including information on the rules, educational site visits, trainings, and webinars.
Send your questions to commercialprograms@dsny.nyc.gov. DSNY’s Commercial Engagement Team will provide additional free resources including information on the rules, educational site visits, trainings, and webinars.
The City is aware that these new rules are onerous for businesses and being implemented on a short timeline. The Team continues to coordinate with DSNY and City Hall to express the concerns and discuss possible solutions
How the Federal Small Business Administration helps small businesses get loans:
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.
In order to get an SBA-backed loan:
Visit their Loans page to find the loan that best suits your need
Enter your Zip Code on Lender Match
sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match
SBA only makes direct loans in the case of businesses and homeowners recovering from a declared disaster.
A grave injustice has been done to what rapidly became a neighborhood favorite and a huge asset to our community. The Fiorentina Steak House was granted a temporary liquor license, and then denied a regular one, without adequate cause or merit. Do not let this injustice injure our neighborhood. Patronize Fiorentina for lunch or dinner, and have a soft drink until this problem is resolved.
Fiorentina Steakhouse is at 3617 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10465. Call (718) 812-1112 for reservations.