Category: Important Announcements

The Throggs Neck BID will hold its ANNUAL MEETING on December 19, 2023, five to seven pm, at the LIVING ROOM, 2883 DILL PLACE, Bronx, NY 10465. In addition to election of the Board of Directors for the next term, a review of the BID’s activities during the previous year will be held, and plans for the coming year will be discussed. The public is invited.

REGISTRATION FORM

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Class A: Property Owner Class B: Commercial Tenant Class C: Residential Tenant

Address of property___________________________________________

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The Throggs Neck BID Gala was an extraordinary success! Great entertainment was provided by the Performers Edge Dance Academy, and funds were raised for that group as well as for Tunnels to Towers. Honorees included Michael Sang and Carmelo Soto of HK’s Kitchen, Sharon Camilleri of Got Hair, and Angela Torres o the Throggs Neck Alliance. An incredible time was had by the hundreds of participants. Special thanks goes to the volunteers who worked diligently to plan for and made the evening so wonderful.

Get ready for the SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! The Throggs Neck BID’s 2nd annual gala will be held on October 19, 6pm, at the Villa Barone catering hall. Great food, wonderful entertainment and music, and more will be featured. Funds raised will go to Tunnels to Towers, our local children’s dance school Performer’s edge, and more. Send the form below to: mvazquez08@aol.com

2nd Annual Throggs Neck Business Improvement District GALA Event

VILLA BARONE MANOR, OCTOBER 19, 2023 6pm

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Email: ______________________________________________________

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Deadline for the Journal ad is October 1st, 2023

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Make all checks payable to: Throggs Neck Business Improvement District

Mail this form and your checks to:

Throggs Neck Business Improvement District

3800 East Tremont Avenue

Bronx, NY 10465

If you have any questions concerning this invoice, please email us at: throggsneckbid@gmail.com

Senator Nathalia Fernandez and Throggs Neck BID Director Bob Jaen open the Family Health Day event, held July 22. Senatorial assistant Joanna Guerro, at the microphone, introduces them. The hundreds who attended received health care information, food, games, and more, all for free!

Bronx District Attorney Darcell Clark and Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen conducted a walking tour through the BID area on July 13 to focus attention on law enforcement issues facing the community. Council Member Marjorie Velasquez, a representative of Mayor Adams, and Throggs Neck BID Board members accompanied them.

Pictured: Bronx DA Darcell Clark with TN Bid Director Bob Jaen

Council Member Marjorie Velasquez and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings will answer questions about summonses, how to schedule a fair hearing, and more at a “summer pop up event” at Orchard Beach on July 11 from 10am—4pm at the Orchard Beach boardwalk.

Empire State Development Announces $250 Million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program Applications Extended to Sept 30th

Small Businesses with 100 or Fewer Employees May Receive Tax Credits for COVID-19-Related Costs 

Empire State Development today announced that the application deadline for Empire State Development’s (ESD) $250M COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program has been extended to September 30, 2023. New York State small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders and regulations in response to COVID-19 can apply for a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000. Governor Hochul announced the launch of the program on October 25, 2022 and secured an extension of the program’s application deadline through September as part of the FY 2024 Budget.

Small businesses with qualifying COVID-19-related expenses are eligible for a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000 based on qualifying expenses of $50,000. Qualifying expenses are related to building upgrades, structural changes, or supplies to comply with public health or other emergency-related orders and regulations to increase public safety through infectious disease mitigation during 2021 and 2022. Expenses can also include hand sanitizer stations, supplies to disinfect against COVID-19 transmission, equipment for social distancing, air purifiers, contactless point of sale equipment and more. 

Businesses independently owned and operated in the State of New York with less than 100 full-time employees and gross receipts of less than $2.5 million are eligible. 

Applicants and qualifying businesses can expect the following:

• To fill out a pre-screening questionnaire to confirm their eligibility
• An online application portal available in 68 languages
• Access to multilingual application assistance via phone, text, and email
• To present proof of expenses and other supporting documents
• A tax credit certificate to submit to the Department of Taxation and Finance when filing a tax return

Applications will be open until September 30, 2023. Small businesses are encouraged to apply through the pre-screening tool. If businesses receive a tax credit certificate in 2023, they can claim the credit on their 2023 tax return. 

To learn more about eligibility and qualifying expenses, visit www.esd.ny.gov/covid-19-capital-costs-tax-credit.

Contact:
Kristin Devoe: Kristin.Devoe@esd.ny.gov | (518) 414-1087

THE THROGGS BID/SENATOR FERNANDEZ HEALTH FAIR is being POSTPONED due to predicted inclement weather. The tentative reschedule date is July 22.

An increase has been made to New York’s minimum wage. For most New York State employers  it becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026. The minimum wage for NYC (as well as Westchester and Long Island) will continue to be higher that the rest of the state. Also, the tip credit for tipped food service workers was preserved and will be adjusted so that the cash wage remains at 2/3 of the full minimum wage. See the attached chart for specific information.

Are you a Veteran seeking exciting business ownership opportunities and looking to leverage your skills in the entrepreneurial world? We have great news for you! We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event, “Franchising 101: Veteran Opportunities in Franchising,” hosted by the International Franchise Association Foundation in partnership with the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services and New York City Small Business Services.   Date:      May 31, 2023 Time:     11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Venue:   Small Business Services,                One Liberty Plaza – 11th Floor Conference Room                New York, NY 10006   Discover the secrets to franchise business ownership at our event, providing essential insights on assessing franchise brands, securing financing, and achieving success. Learn about the extraordinary synergy between the skills of entrepreneurial Veterans and franchising opportunities. Surprisingly, Veterans, comprising only 7% of the U.S. population, represent a remarkable 14% of all U.S. franchisees. This event proudly features the International Franchise Association Foundation VetFran program, enlightening Veterans, and franchisors about this unique match. Additionally, Veterans are more inclined to hire fellow Veterans, expanding the impact of franchising within the Veteran community. Join us to access exclusive incentives and discounts available through the VetFran program, equipping you with the tools to navigate your entrepreneurial journey, regardless of your preferred industry or franchise exploration.      Agenda:           11:30 AM – Arrival           11:45 AM – Lunch           12:30 PM – Franchising 101: Veteran Opportunities in Franchising   This is an exceptional chance to network with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and key representatives from the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to unlock new possibilities and shape your entrepreneurial journey. To secure your spot, register now at bit.ly/NYC-Veteran. Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP promptly.   Register at: https://share.hsforms.com/17ceWQwPzT0Cbwrv6YN37rwc6sv4