Throggs Neck BID
New Tremont Wireless has opened at 3816 East Tremont Avenue. You can reach them at 347-810-8833. Thy are featuring “Tax Season Savings right now! See the attached illustration for details.
A new consumer protection law has gone into effect on February 11, 2024. This new law will amend and clarify New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. The.
The law, signed by Governor Hochul on December 13, 2023, provides: Limiting credit card surcharges to the amount charged to the business by the credit card company; and
The following practices and examples comply with the law’s credit card surcharge notice requirements. See the Department’s Credit Card Surcharge Guidance Document and educational video for additional examples:
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NOTE: This law does not apply to debit cards.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, and New York City Office of Nightlife (ONL) Executive Director Jeffrey Garcia have announced the launch of “Coordinating a United Resolution with Establishments” (CURE) – a new process for NYPD, SBS, and ONL to improve public safety responses to nightlife establishments and more equitably engage with nightlife business owners.
The new CURE process replaces the NYPD’s “Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots” (MARCH) The new CURE process requires precincts to establish direct, in-person communication with business owners and managers in conjunction with ONL, making them aware of potential violations and conditions of concern, and providing multiple opportunities for local business owners to correct issues before enforcement actions are taken.
In cases involving complaints from local residents, ONL’s Mediating Establishment and Neighborhood Disputes NYC free mediation program will be engaged to help improve neighborhood relations through the support of neutral, third-party mediation. The program is administered in partnership with the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
As part of the new procedure, NYPD will not initiate city or state interagency inspections outside of the new CURE process. Only agencies relevant to issues observed at CURE-involved establishments may be included in joint-inspection operations with the NYPD, and only on an “as-needed” basis. This procedure does not limit NYPD from any necessary real-time response to address immediate public safety concerns. Furthermore, agencies that have previously participated in MARCH operations, such as the FDNY, DOB, DOHMH, DEP, and SLA will continue to maintain their regular independent inspection processes to maintain compliance and ensure safety.
For more information, go to https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/legal-assistance/mediating-establishment-and-neighbor-disputes-mend-nyc
NY DOL has finalized new rates for minimum wage, tip credit, meal credit, uniform maintenance pay and exempt employee salary thresholds, effective with the start of the new year. The new rates are summarized by Fox Rothchild at
https://www.foxrothschild.com/publications/ny-dol-issues-proposed-adjustments-to-the-tip-credit-in-accordance-with-the-upcoming-increase-in-minimum-wage
Timothy A. Gumaer, Glenn S. Grindlinger and Carolyn D. Richmond from that firm
https://www.foxrothschild.com/publications/ny-dol-finalizes-changes-to-tip-credit-meal-credit-uniform-maintenance-pay-and-exempt-employee-salary-thresholds report that “For non-exempt (i.e., hourly) employees, employers should prepare new rate of pay forms that accurately reflect the new minimum wage and any changes to the tip credit and/or meal credit, where applicable.
“Employers must also be aware of the changes to uniform maintenance pay and be ready to comply with those new rates where necessary. Employers should also work with their payroll providers to ensure that their pay stubs accurately reflect these changes.For exempt (i.e., salaried) employees, employers should review these new salary requirements and ensure that those employees are being paid at least the new minimum weekly amount. However, as a reminder, the salary threshold is only one part in determining whether an employee is properly categorized as exempt from overtime requirements; these employees must also perform particular duties to also be exempt from overtime, depending on their position.
“Employers should thus take the time to review those duties performed by their exempt employees to ensure that they are appropriately categorized as being exempt from overtime requirements.”
Guerreros Juice Bar has reopened! The delicious source of a wide range of juice concoctions and a tempting selection of Mexican menu items is at 3819 East Tremont Avenue. Pictured above, Guerreros’ staff are joined by Throggs Neck BID Chairman Anthony Basso and Executive Director Bob Jaen, along with other local merchants.
On Sunday, December 3, The Throggs Neck BID, with the assistance of HK and Travesias restaurants, St Benedicts Children’s choir, numerous wonderful volunteers, and Assemblyman Benedetto, presented an extraordinary Christmas celebration that included Santa distributing hundreds of toys to local children, a delicious assortment of food and treats, festive music and of course, the official lighting of the community Christmas Tree.
The Throggs Neck BID, along with Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, and local businesses will again present a beloved neighborhood event: the annual tree lighting and toy giveaway (first come, first served) for the community’s children. Food and good cheer, all free! It all happens on December 3, starting at 5:30pm, at the Derosa O’Boyle triangle near the public library. Happy Holidays!
The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District (BID) will hold an election to determine the members of its Board of Directors for the upcoming term. The election will be held at its annual meeting scheduled for December 19, 5–7pm, at The Living Room, 2883 Dill Place, Bronx, NY 10465.
If you wish to run for a position, you will be asked to provide a short biography and the reasons you wish to serve, due no later than November 22. Submit to throggsneckbid@gmail.com or to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465.
You must be a property owner, business, or resident within the geographical area of the BID to serve, and be registered with the BID. If you are not already registered, you may do so by requesting a form at throggsneckbid@gmail.com or by writing to the BID at 3800 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Registration forms are also available in the BID’s weekly newsletter. Completed registration forms must be returned no later than December 11.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print!
NAME OF BUSINESS________________________________________
(if resident, please write Resident.)
Classification (see below) ______________________________________
Class A: Property Owner Class B: Commercial Tenant Class C: Residential Tenant
Address of property___________________________________________
Mailing Address, if different from above:____________________________
____________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date Completed: _________________________________________________
Anthony Spinelli and Jonathon Polanco of Mass Mutual are offering an Insurance Wellness Workshop on Tuesday, October 17 6pm–8pm at the Villa Maria Academy 3335COuntry Club Road, Bronx NY 10465. RSVP by email at either Jpolanco@financialguide.com or Aspinelli@financialguide.com. You can also call 929-810-4566 or 908-460-8520.
That rain last week was terrible! Is your business facing problems because of it? The Throggs Neck BID works with NYC’s Small Business Services (SBS) organization, which has sent the following message:
SBS can help local businesses impacted by emergencies. Our team works closely with NYC Emergency Management and other key New York City agencies to restore business operations as soon as possible. Take advantage of our free resources:
Our Emergency Response Unit can:
Provide businesses with the latest emergency information on street closures, utility disruptions, security, and demolitions.
Once the business location is declared safe by the NYC Department of Buildings and Fire Department of New York (FDNY), we can help business-owners regain access to their business location and recover their salvageable items.
Coordinate with the NYC Police Department and other emergency responders to make sure their business location is secure and prevent losses.
Connect businesses to local business organizations for possible relocation assistance.
Help accelerate re-inspections, applications, and permit processes to restore business operations.
Connect businesses to an attorney for free legal advice.
Our SBS Business Preparedness & Resiliency Program (BPrep) also offers business continuity workshops, webinars, and online preparedness resources. This year, SBS launched a Self-Assessment Tool and a Digital Library as part of the BPrep program. These business preparedness resources provide businesses with easier access to disruption remediation measures, customized assessments, and recommendations tailored to their unique needs.
For assistance, contact our Emergency Response Unit through the SBS Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) or via email at eru@sbs.nyc.gov.
Please also sign up for Notify NYC here to get the most up-to-date alerts from the City.
You can also become a Private Sector partner of NYC Emergency Management by joining here, and you’ll receive additional information.