Throggs Neck BID
Throggs Neck Bid staff distributed over 700 sanitizer bottles, masks, shopping bags, and food items on September 18 in conjunction with the Family Worship Center. Desserts were provided by the Crosstown Diner.
The Throggs Neck BID is assisting in presenting the FWC Annual Community Day & Health Fair.
Highly Favored Events is a new and wonderful performance and event venue providing 2,000 Square feet for all your special events. It’s located at 3770 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Contact them at (646) 701-3224.
The Throggs Neck BID welcomes a great new addition to our community: Empower Rehab, located at 2895 Roosevelt Avenue. The organization provides occupational and physical therapy in a friendly, welcoming environment. Led by Thomas Polykarpous and Pierce Arroyo, they can be reached at 718-233-8293, and at empowerotpt@gmail.com. Pictured : Staff and friends at the grand opening ribbon cutting, along with BID Director Bob Jaen.
There can be little doubt that the Throggs Neck Bid features some of the best restaurants in the entire region. Just about every type of food is available, of the highest quality! While we always encourage everyone to patronize our comprehensive selection of delectable meals, a special time to do so is “NYC Restaurant Week,” July 18—August 21. As frequently noted in our weekly newsletter, the BID is seeking to compile a thorough list of menus, which we will publish on our social media and elsewhere as a guide for patrons throughout the area. Send your information to frank@throggsneckbid.com Pictured above: The beautiful lights added to the exterior dining portion of the Crosstown diner.
In response to the recent fire at Randall and East Tremont, The Throggs Neck BID moved rapidly to organize assistance. We arranged a meeting with NYC Emergency Response & Intergovernmental Services, bringing that organization together with those affected. The meeting was led by Bernadette Nation, Executive Director of the group. She outlined all necessary steps and the help available, and will follow-up with the BID, those affected, and NYC.
The NYC Health Department has provided guidance to restaurant operators to help them follow A-grade food safety practices and reduce fines and violations.
GO TO https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/business/food-operators/operating-a-restaurant.page to get details and links on the following topics:
· New Guidance:Adulterated Foods: What Food Service Operators Need to Know · New Guidance: Dog and Cat “Cafes” · Children’s Meals: What Food Service Operators Need to KnowThermometer Calibration Guide · Food Service Establishments: Inspection Cycle and Letter GradingProtect the Hearing of Staff and Customers in Your Restaurant or BarPracticing A-Grade Food Safety · Monitoring Food by Time as a Public Health Control · Guidelines for Developing a Reduced Oxygen Packaging HACCP Plan o Downloadable Blank HACCP Forms & Flow Chart · Written Consumer Advisory Rule: Serving Raw or Undercooked Food · NYC Health Academy Food Protection Training Manual· Dining with Dogs in Restaurants · Learn more about food safety
Pest Prevention· How to Reduce Pests When Offering Outdoor Dining
· Selecting and Working with a Pest Management Professional · Find a New York State licensed pest management specialist
Sodium and Calorie Labeling· Calorie Labeling Guidance for Food Service Establishments For calorie labeling guidance for chain food retailers, visit the Department of Consumer Affairs’ website and search “Calorie Labeling.”· Sodium Warning Rules for Chain Restaurants
Crain’s New York reports that restaurants may continue to keep their restrooms for customers only after a city rule change had suggested such businesses would need to open the washrooms to the public.
Mayor Adams has announced that as COVID-19 numbers continue to go down, the Key2NYC vaccination requirement for indoor dining and entertainment venues will be lifted on Monday, March 7, as long as risk levels remain low. All other vaccine mandates for employees will remain in place pending further developments.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Throggs Neck BID, home of the finest Irish dining establishments!