Throggs Neck BID
BID Executive Director Bob Jaen and several BID members met with MTA officials on May 12 to discuss transportation issues relevant to the area. The Throggs Neck BID was one of only two Bronx BIDS selected to meet with the MTA.
Pictured above, left to right: Batty Zarate, of Betty’s Hair Salon; BID Director Bob Jaen; Dr. Rocco DeNobile Jr., Tanner Yigiter, Mama Sushi Restaurant.
NYC’s 76 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) invested more than $170 million in New York City neighborhoods during fiscal year (FY) 2020, boosting approximately 93,000 businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In FY20, BIDs:
Every day, Business Improvement Districts deliver critical services that help to build a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant city,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives J. Philip Thompson.
In 2020, NYC was the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis, triggering an immediate city-wide shutdown to prioritize the health and safety of all New Yorkers. This led to an inevitable economic crisis, and the impact continues to be devastating to our smallest businesses. Despite these challenges, BIDs have played a pivotal role as neighborhood champions, business advisors, and government liaisons, delivering supplemental services that revitalize COVID-impacted neighborhoods and foster vibrant commercial corridors.
MTA Management will be at the corner of East Tremont and Randall near the TD Bank on May 12 from 1:30–3pm to discuss issues of volume ridership increase with local businesses.
A One Year Report Card
One year ago, The East Tremont Avenue shopping area had:
Just as the BID started operations, the world was hit with the worst pandemic in a century. While much of the city shut down, the BID moved ahead full speed to protect the community.
The Best is Yet to come!
Curfew Will Be Removed for Outdoor Dining Areas Beginning May 17 and Indoor Areas Beginning May 31
Curfew for Catered Events Where Attendees Have Proof of Vaccination Status or Negative COVID Test Result Will Be Lifted Beginning May 17 and Curfew for All Catered Events Lifted May 31
Catered Events Can Resume at Residences Beginning May 3 in Accordance with State’s Reopening Guidelines
Seating Allowed at Bars in New York City Began May 3
MAY 3: Bar Seating Allowed
May 17: Midnight curfew on outdoor dining ends
May 31: Midnight curfew on indoor dining ends
In response to Covid-19, the NYC Department of Small Business Services is offering a limited 4-session workshop series to help small businesses adapt to the new and “next” normal. (for businesses that have remote interactions with their customers all or some of the time (i.e., online businesses and vendors).
Session Dates:
Once you register, you will be signed up for all four sessions. It is suggested that you sign up with the intention of attending all four 90-minute sessions.
About the Limited Series:
This series will provide strategies, tools, and resources to help New York City’s small business owners adapt to the new and “next” normal.
Each track contains four Zoom-based sessions that are interactive and build upon each other. You will be given exercises, resources, and opportunities to discuss and apply concepts, as well as templates to support your business. There will be short assignments to deepen your learning and apply the concepts between sessions. The facilitators are experienced business owners/mentors who have been specially trained to conduct this workshop series.
This series is for you if you:
Workshop Content Overview:
Session 1 (Monday, May 3rd):
Session 2 (Wednesday, May 5th):
Session 3 (Monday, May 10th):
Session 4 (Wednesday, May 12th):
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-new-normal-business-adaptation-workshop-series-tickets-144241218367
WONDERFUL NEWS!
Following consistent urging by the Throggs Neck BID, installation (by the NYC Dept. of Transportation) of new street lights to brighten the BID corridor will begin in May.
The NYC Fire Department is conducting inspections on boiler rooms. For questions regarding boiler issues, read here or call the Boiler Division Hot Line at (212) 393-2661.
CIVIL DISTURBANCES unfortunately occur from time to time. The Throggs Neck BID spoke with police personnel, who urge common sense precautions. These include safety measures such as making sure unsecured objects such as chairs, tables, and other movable property are removed from sidewalks if disorder appears imminent. Have a plan to deposit cash on a frequent basis to your bank. Expect the Sanitation Department to remove trash receptacles during dangerous periods.