Throggs Neck BID
On July 27, BID Director Bob Jaen (center in photo) met with the Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Bronx, Deputy Chief Brendan Tmoney (left in photo) and 45 Precinct Commander Capt. Isaac Soberal (right in photo) to do a “walk through” the community to review public safety issues.
The BID is working with the NYPD and Assembly Member Benedetto to install anti-crime cameras, a project which may be completed as early as next year.
Have a “Cookie with a Cop” at McDonalds, 3660 East Tremont Avenue on July 27 at 2pm.
Underdog Boxing & Fitness has opened at 3448 East Tremont Avenue.
It’s an extraordinary site to learn and take part in wide range of activities, including weight training, boxing, kickboxing, yoga, hot yoga, kids boxing, and fitness.
Appointments are required. Call 347-293-7264.
McDonalds will host an opportunity to meet our Fire Department Heroes.
Come to the newly renovated McDonalds at 3660 East Tremont Avenue this Sunday, July 18, from 11–1pm.
The Throggs Neck BID is home to the best food in the region. Recently, a new and welcomed addition to the community opened up at 4005 East Tremont Avenue: Uncle Louie G’s Italian Ice and Ice Cream. It’s the type of place you will want to visit practically every day, especially during the summer months.
An extraordinary selection of delicious, authentic Italian Ices as well as Ice Cream flavors provides perfect desserts for every palate. Friendly service adds to the great dining experience!
Photo: Mark, one of Louie G’s owners, stands in front of the dessert emporium.
Legislation (S.6353-A/A.7733) has been approved allowing restaurants to utilize municipal spaces like sidewalks and streets for outdoor dining. First granted under an executive order by the Governor, this law allows restaurants to continue using these public spaces for another year as they recover from the economic devastation brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initially issued in June 2020 and expiring after a year, the Governor’s executive order allowed restaurants and bars to serve their patrons food or beverages on-premises in outdoor space while their indoor capacity was limited. Specifically, these establishments were permitted to expand the licensed premises to use public space such as sidewalks or closed streets, subject to reasonable limitations and procedures set by the State Liquor Authority and the safety and supervision plans of the local municipality.
Restaurant usage of outdoor public space must meet all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and guidance, according to the signed legislation. Restaurants must also have a temporary use permit from the municipality, which is tasked with ensuring the public space is used in a safe, orderly manner. New applicants will need to provide community notification in a manner consistent state Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Our Throggs Neck community has a great deal to offer, and we want to let everyone know about that.
An effective way to get the word out is to “brand” the neighborhood. This has worked to popularize neighborhoods around the city.
How would you characterize the Throggs Neck Bid area? What basic description, nickname, etc. would you suggest? What would attract customers from throughout the region?
We look forward to hearing your suggestions! Contact us at throggsneckbid@gmail.com
The Bid has a new cell phone and computer repair store. Located at 3770 East Tremont, Unit C (website here) the new facility is enthusiastically run by Ashonda Sqnoquet. Friendly, professional and prompt service is provided in an attractive storefront.
Two food business related items:
1. New York has ended its “takeout cocktail” program.
2. NYC’ Small Business Services (SBS) is launching a new initiative to help meet the immediate staffing needs of restaurant businesses citywide called “Hospitality Hire. ” The campaign has two goals: (1) to make more NYC restaurant operators aware of existing Workforce1 (WF1) hospitality-specific, no-cost recruitment services, and (2) to generate interest among New Yorkers not currently employed in seeking good jobs/careers in the NYC restaurant industry. To kick off the program, SBS will hold three employer informational webinars scheduled for:Tuesday, June 29, 10amThursday, July 8, 10am Employers, specifically food & beverage business owners and managers, can register for an info session here. https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/hiring-assistance-for-essential-service-businesses You are invited to join a short webinar to learn more about HOSPITALITY HIRE on Tuesday, 6/29, OR Thursday, 7/8 10:00-10:30am.
How can this help?
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and its Workforce1 Career Centers (WF1) can tap its pool of 100,000+ candidates to identify qualified individuals to meet your Front-of-House and Back-of-House hiring needs by:Sourcing job seekers through its candidate databases, paid advertisements (at no cost to you) and through local partner organizations;Recruiting and screening candidates based on your needs—and referring the most qualified to your restaurant; andScheduling interviews.
If you are unable to attend the webinar and have immediate hiring needs, please submit a request for hiring assistance via this link. https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/article/hiring-assistance-for-essential-service-businesses The webinar will be recorded. If you have questions or would like to receive a recording of the webinar, please email: Workforce1@sbs.nyc.gov.Webinar link: Click HereMeeting number: 173 864 8007Password: restaurants
The new “NYC Business Quick Start” is officially described as an $11 million concierge service for small businesses. Its goal is to cut processing time by 50% and guarantee a 48-hour response to all small business inquiries. It will provide small businesses a sole point of contact to help navigate City regulations, as well as a public dashboard. The program guarantees a 48-hour response to all small business inquiries and will cut processing time by 50 percent. The program is a collaboration between 100 City personnel across a host of agencies, including SBS, Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).