Throggs Neck BID
The 45 Precinct reminds motorists that you must give right-of-way to pedestrians, even if the light is green. Two pedestrians were recently struck on the corner of East Tremont and Randall.
Current COVID Regulations for Businesses:
Governor Hochul’s mask or vaccine mandate ended last week, but Key to NYC vaccination requirements are still in effect. Individual businesses can implement their own mask requirements if they wish, but masks are no longer required in businesses such as grocery stores, retail, hardware stores, etc.
Key to NYC – proof of vaccination required for indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment (both customers and employees)
Everyone 5+ must now show proof of full vaccination (defined as two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson)
Age 18+ – must also show proof of identification
Refer to NYC Commission on Human Rights with any questions about reasonable accommodations.
Private Sector Workplace Vaccine Mandate – workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines)
The Pooch Palace at 2889 Dill Place has officially opened! The full service dog groomers, with 14 years experience at another location, offer quality care in a friendly environment. The business is open 9—5 every day except Sundays and Tuesdays. Congratulations to owners Melissa Ramos and Amber Arroyo, pictured above.
The statewide Indoor business mask or vaccine requirement has been lifted, starting February 10. The measure remains optional for businesses, local governments, and counties.
ACCORDING TO NYC 311, CUSTOMERS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR VACCINATION CARD.
Additionally, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce notes: As of now, this does NOT end the Key to NYC program, which was implemented through an executive order from the mayor and must be renewed every five days. City officials said Tuesday that the order was being renewed. In New York City, proof of vaccination is STILL required to dine indoors, attend events at arenas, work out at gyms and go to the movies.
Masks will still be required in hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, transportation and other related entities
Requirements related to masks in schools continue and will be reevaluated in early March, after mid-winter break, based on public health data.
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a geographical area where local stakeholders oversee and fund the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of their commercial district.
There are:
76BIDs in NYC
$170.5 Million Invested in NYC Neighborhoods Annually
93,000 Businesses Served
152 Public Spaces Maintained
3.4 Million Trash Bags Collected
What BIDs Do
BIDs create vibrant, clean, and safe districts. They deliver services and improvements above and beyond those typically provided by the City. These services can include:
BID services do not replace those provided by the City. By law, City services cannot be reduced because of the existence of a BID.
BIDs help to brand their districts and market small businesses on their corridor. They facilitate networking among merchants, host community events, and advocate for improvements to the district. BIDs also serve as a liaison between local businesses and stakeholders and the City government. In doing so, BIDs provide a collective voice for the neighborhood and help inform City policy based on their unique local knowledge.
BID Oversight & Management
Each BID is run by a not-for-profit organization with a Board of Directors. Elected by members in the district, the Board must include property owners, merchants, residents, and representatives of local elected office. The Board is in charge of making key decisions about programs and services, budget, goals, policies, and staffing.
BID Funding
BID programs and services are funded by a special assessment billed to property owners within a district. Assessments are unique to each BID and decided upon by the BID’s stakeholders. The City of New York assists with the collection of the special assessment, which in turn, is distributed directly to the BID. The BID receives 100% of the money collected.
On average, assessments make up 75% of BID budgets. Most BIDs also fundraise, apply for grants, and generate revenue from programs to support the services they provide.
Throughout the entire Pandemic period, Throggs Neck BID personnel took the lead in distributing free masks, face shields and sanitizers to the community, even going door-to-door to accomplish this.
On February 2, thanks to the diligent and enthusiastic assistance and partnership of Senator Alessandra Biaggi, COVID tests were handed out in front of the BID office, in addition to both adult and children’s masks, sanitizers, and face shields.
The Throggs Neck BID, in coordination with Senator Biaggi, will give away free COVID masks and home test kits on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, beginning at 5:30 pm, in front of the BID office.
On Monday, January 24th the New York City law took effect requiring food service establishments to provide “toilet facility” access to food delivery workers who work for third-party delivery companies.
The Throggs Neck BID welcomes THE LIVING ROOM, at 2883 Dill Place. A great place for events, meetings, and c-oworking. An OPEN HOUSE will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 29–30, from 10am–3pm.
COVID-19 Bronx Testing
Locations Schedule 1/20 to 1/23
Below is a listing of Bronx Mobile Testing Sites: Rapid and PCR
available
Bufano Park (Intersection of Waterbury/Bradford), Bronx, NY 10461
Thursday–Sunday, 9am-6pm
Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (2 years old and above)
1825 Eastchester Rd (Corner of Sakett Ave/Tenbrock Ave), Bronx, NY
10461
Thursday–Sunday, 9am-6pm
Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (2 years old and above)
Owen Dolen Square (Intersection Lane Ave/Westchester Ave), Bronx, NY
10461
Thursday–Sunday, 9am-6pm
Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (2 years old and above)
Jacobi 1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461
Thursday, 9am-6pm, Friday, 8am-3pm
PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (4 years old and above)
CO-OP City, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx NY 10475
Thursday–Sunday, 8am–7pm
PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (4 years old and above)
St Frances de Chantal, 190 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
Thursday, Jan. 20: 8am-6pm
PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here (4 years old and above)