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Major Event Celebrates TNBID Success

Post author By Frank V
Post date April 28, 2022

The Throggs Neck BID celebrated its enormous success in bringing new street lights, enhanced security, sanitation, and beautification to its community, in addition to successful programs such as working with community groups providing meals to the needy and enhanced holiday lighting. During the pandemic, BID staff personally distributed thousands of masks and sanitizers to local businesses. A weekly newsletter provides subscribers with the latest relevant business and regulatory information. A completely packed event at the HK restaurant brought the TNBID staff together with community leaders for over 3 hours of mutual appreciation.

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Restaurant Regulations from NYC Health Department

Post author By Frank V
Post date April 14, 2022

The NYC Health Department has provided guidance to restaurant operators to help them follow A-grade food safety practices and reduce fines and violations.
GO TO https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/business/food-operators/operating-a-restaurant.page to get details and links on the following topics:
· New Guidance:Adulterated Foods: What Food Service Operators Need to Know · New Guidance: Dog and Cat “Cafes” · Children’s Meals: What Food Service Operators Need to Know Thermometer Calibration Guide · Food Service Establishments: Inspection Cycle and Letter Grading Protect the Hearing of Staff and Customers in Your Restaurant or Bar Practicing A-Grade Food Safety · Monitoring Food by Time as a Public Health Control · Guidelines for Developing a Reduced Oxygen Packaging HACCP Plan o Downloadable Blank HACCP Forms & Flow Chart · Written Consumer Advisory Rule: Serving Raw or Undercooked Food · NYC Health Academy Food Protection Training Manual· Dining with Dogs in Restaurants · Learn more about food safety
Pest Prevention· How to Reduce Pests When Offering Outdoor Dining

· Selecting and Working with a Pest Management Professional · Find a New York State licensed pest management specialist
Sodium and Calorie Labeling· Calorie Labeling Guidance for Food Service Establishments For calorie labeling guidance for chain food retailers, visit the Department of Consumer Affairs’ website and search “Calorie Labeling.”· Sodium Warning Rules for Chain Restaurants

Important Announcements

Come to the Bid’s First Meet and Greet!

Post author By Frank V
Post date April 11, 2022

You are cordially invited to the Throggs Neck BID’s first Meet & Greet event, at HK’s Kitchen and Draft House, 3599 East Tremont Avenue, scheduled for April 27, 5:30–8:30 pm Free hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.

What's Happening This Month

Inside the BID

Post author By Frank V
Post date April 7, 2022

Your BID is tirelessly working at, and succeeding in, dramatically improving our community. Enhanced sanitation and security, beautification, and the provision of vital information to businesses and property owners have already been accomplished. Executive Director Bob Jaen and Associate Frank Vernuccio work diligently to enhance the neighborhood. A Board of Directors led by Chairman Anthony Basso, set the policy and course. Here are the minutes of the Board’s most recent (Feb.) meeting:

Chairman Basso opened the meeting at 3:22.

Frank Vernuccio read the minutes of the prior full board meeting. John Sisto moved that they be accepted, Mike Musano seconded. The motion carried.

Chairman Basso noted that the BID’s CPA, Tyrone Sellers, had retired, and a replacement was required. Several RFP’s had been sent to a number of candidates on several occasions. After careful consideration of the replies, it was determined that CPA Anthony Roccamo provided the most relevant experience at the best price. Elizabeth Engledrum moved to accept Mr. Roccamo as the new CPA for the BID. John Sisto seconded. The motion carried.Bob Jaen stated that he would meet with Roccamo very soon.

Bob Jaen discussed the BID’s research into streetscaping plans. He noted that an upcoming meeting with an engineering firm would provide details on potential expenses and procedures. [It was later decided to delay implementation based on NYC plans to alter specified street corners.]

Bob Jaen also reviewed another potential project, the linking of the BID area to the new ferry service. Bob noted that the concept was in a very preliminary stage, and no details were yet available.

Steven Lee, from NYC’s Small Business Services Agency, stated that next BID budget was due before June 30, and requested that it be submitted substantially before then. He also requested that the latest Audit be made available.

A motion to close was made by Chairman Basso, and seconded by Michael Musano.

Important Announcements

Hiring Disclosure Law

Post author By Frank V
Post date April 4, 2022

A new NYC Law, 2022/032, makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” to not include in job listings the minimum and maximum salary offered for any position located within New York City. The range for the listed maximum and minimum salary would extend from the lowest salary to the highest salary that the employer in good faith believes it would pay for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer. Temporary staffing firms are exempt from this legislation as they already provide this information after interviews in compliance with the NY State Wage Theft Prevention Act.

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Bathrooms for Customers Only?

Post author By Frank V
Post date March 28, 2022

Crain’s New York reports that restaurants may continue to keep their restrooms for customers only after a city rule change had suggested such businesses would need to open the washrooms to the public.

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BROAD COALITION OF NYC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS’ STATEMENT ON PUBLIC SAFETY

Post author By Frank V
Post date March 28, 2022

“We can’t rebuild our economy from the pandemic without small businesses and business districts, and small businesses can’t thrive if New Yorkers don’t feel safe in their communities. Our economic development and neighborhood organizations support targeted measures to improve public safety and address mental health issues affecting our most vulnerable neighbors, which will help ensure the safety and security of all communities across the city. We thank Governor Hochul for recognizing that a holistic approach is needed, putting forward smart, thoughtful ideas to improve the health and safety of our communities, and acknowledging that we must protect our small business owners and employees so they can continue to safely serve our communities throughout the city. We look forward to working with all of our elected leaders to bring our New York economies back stronger and more vibrant than before, and our communities safer and more just for all.”

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Vax Requirement Lifted

Post author By Frank V
Post date March 28, 2022

Mayor Adams has announced that as COVID-19 numbers continue to go down, the Key2NYC vaccination requirement for indoor dining and entertainment venues will be lifted on Monday, March 7, as long as risk levels remain low. All other vaccine mandates for employees will remain in place pending further developments.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Post author By Frank V
Post date March 17, 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Throggs Neck BID, home of the finest Irish dining establishments!

What's Happening This Month

Lighting Project Reaches Phase 2

Post author By Frank V
Post date March 7, 2022

Phase Two of the project to dramatically improve lighting in the Throggs Neck BID is moving ahead. The Throggs Neck BID has achieved this almost unprecedented upgrade, which includes significant illumination upgrades and the replacement of unsafe poles.