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BID Presents Holiday Event

Post author By Frank V
Post date December 6, 2021

On December 5, the Throggs Neck BID, along with Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, the Crosstown Diner, HK Restaurant, Deluca Family McDonalds, and the Throggs Neck Merchants Association presented the Throggs Neck Annual Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway. The spectacular event drew a large crowd, and featured a musical serenade by the Saint Benedicts Children’s choir and an extraordinary amount of food from the three restaurants featured. Special thanks to the NYC Parks Department, the 45^th precinct, and the many volunteers who made the event a success!

Pictured above, left to right: Geri Colon, (Throggs Neck Merchants Association;) Bob Jaen, (Executive Director of the Throggs Neck BID;) John Murano, (Vice President of the Throggs Neck Merchants Association;) and Frank Vernuccio, (Throggs Neck BID Associate.) The heavy set guy in the middle wearing a red suit requires no identification!

Important Announcements

Employee Retention Credit Eliminated

Post author By Frank V
Post date December 1, 2021

The National Law Review reports that President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on November 15, 2021, retroactively eliminates an employer’s ability to claim employee retention credits (ERC) for eligible wages paid after September 30, 202.

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BID Lights up the Holidays

Post author By Frank V
Post date December 1, 2021

The Throggs Neck BID is making East Tremont Avenue the best place to eat, shop and do business possible during the holidays and throughout the year. On Sunday, we lit up the neighborhood with beautiful holiday lights. On December 5, a very special event will take place when Santa Claus arrives at the Derosa-O’Boyle Triangle next to the public library. (More on that will be published soon.)

Does your business have any special holiday specials or features? Let us know, and we will help get the word out!

What's Happening This Month

BID Sponsors Tree Lighting & Toy Giveaway

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 29, 2021

The Throggs Neck Bid, in conjunction with Assembly member Mike Benedetto, McDonald’s Deluca family, the Crosstown Diner, HK Restaurant, and the Throggs Neck Merchants Association, will host a Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 5:30 pm, at DEROSA O’BOYLE TRIANGLE near the Throggs Neck Library. Snacks, music, and Santa Claus will be featured!

What's Happening This Month

Small Business Weekend

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 26, 2021

It’s Small Business Weekend! Patronize the great shops and restaurants on East Tremont Avenue.

What's Happening This Month

Happy Thanksgiving!

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 22, 2021

The Board of Directors and the Staff of the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District wish you a joyful Thanksgiving and holiday season. If your business has any special events, programs, sales, etc., let us know and we will help get the word out!

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Outdoor Dining Continues

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 22, 2021

The NYC Planning Commission has voted in favor of language that would allow the creation of a new permanent outdoor dining program. It removes certain restrictions on where sidewalk cafes can be located and various aspects governing how they are situated throughout the five boroughs. The temporary emergency program expires in late 2022. The Mayor and City Council must approve the text amendment, and enact appropriate legislation.

Important Announcements

We Salute Veterans!

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 11, 2021

The Throggs Neck Bid salutes our veterans. We appreciate their sacrifice, their heroism, and their dedication. America owes its past accomplishments and future hopes to them. God bless you all!

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Plastic Straws Restricted

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 1, 2021

Beginning November 1, 2021, New York City food service establishments may no longer provide single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable, except upon request.

Additionally, food service establishments may no longer provide single-use beverage splash sticks or stirrers made of plastic.

All food service establishments must maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable and provide these, free of charge, to any person who requests one.

Food service establishments with self-serve stations must display a sign at each station that states: “Plastic straws available upon request.” These signs must be unobstructed in their entirety, be at least two inches by seven inches, and no less than 20-point font.

For more information on this law, the exceptions, and to download a sample sign, please visit nyc.gov/straws.

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Important Announcements

Annual Meeting Success

Post author By Frank V
Post date November 1, 2021

The Throggs Neck BID held its first official Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 28. An extensive list of extraordinary successes was provided, and ambitious plans for even further accomplishments were presented. A special thanks to Bill Tsibidis and the Crosstown Diner for providing abundant and delicious treats.