Throggs Neck BID
The Throggs Neck BID recognizes the extraordinary sacrifice made by the families who lost relatives in the defense of our nation. The heroes who fought for our freedom are never far from our thoughts, but especially on this Memorial Day.
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The Throggs Neck BID extends its deepest sympathy to the family of James McQuade, who just passed away. James was a true pillar of our community, a man who consistently did all he could to preserve and improve our neighborhood. Rest in peace, James.
An extraordinary improvement to our community brought about by the Throggs Necks BID has become official. On Friday, May 6, Assembly Member Michael Benedetto enthusiastically announced that he had obtained funding for the emploacement of high-quality anti-crime cameras throughout the TN BID area. A ceremony marking the achievement was held at Benedetto’s office.
Pictured Above: at the microphone, BID Executive Director Bob jaen, standing next to Michael Benedetto. In the background, left to right, BID Associate Frank Vernuccio, BID Legal Counsel Stephen B. Kaufman, BID Board Member John Cerini, and the BID’s’ Chairman, Anthony Basso.
One of our greatest concerns is public safety. Both The Throggs Neck BID and Assembly Member Michael Benedetto have acted vigorously to address this exceptional need. The BID identified anti-crime cameras as an effective means to improve the safety of the neighborhood. Assembly Member Benedetto responded rapidly to provide the full funding needed to accomplish this extraordinary project. Working together, we will make this area of NYC the safest place to live, shop, and do business.
The Throggs Neck BID celebrated its enormous success in bringing new street lights, enhanced security, sanitation, and beautification to its community, in addition to successful programs such as working with community groups providing meals to the needy and enhanced holiday lighting. During the pandemic, BID staff personally distributed thousands of masks and sanitizers to local businesses. A weekly newsletter provides subscribers with the latest relevant business and regulatory information. A completely packed event at the HK restaurant brought the TNBID staff together with community leaders for over 3 hours of mutual appreciation.
You are cordially invited to the Throggs Neck BID’s first Meet & Greet event, at HK’s Kitchen and Draft House, 3599 East Tremont Avenue, scheduled for April 27, 5:30–8:30 pm Free hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
A new NYC Law, 2022/032, makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” to not include in job listings the minimum and maximum salary offered for any position located within New York City. The range for the listed maximum and minimum salary would extend from the lowest salary to the highest salary that the employer in good faith believes it would pay for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer. Temporary staffing firms are exempt from this legislation as they already provide this information after interviews in compliance with the NY State Wage Theft Prevention Act.
“We can’t rebuild our economy from the pandemic without small businesses and business districts, and small businesses can’t thrive if New Yorkers don’t feel safe in their communities. Our economic development and neighborhood organizations support targeted measures to improve public safety and address mental health issues affecting our most vulnerable neighbors, which will help ensure the safety and security of all communities across the city. We thank Governor Hochul for recognizing that a holistic approach is needed, putting forward smart, thoughtful ideas to improve the health and safety of our communities, and acknowledging that we must protect our small business owners and employees so they can continue to safely serve our communities throughout the city. We look forward to working with all of our elected leaders to bring our New York economies back stronger and more vibrant than before, and our communities safer and more just for all.”
Current COVID Regulations for Businesses:
Governor Hochul’s mask or vaccine mandate ended last week, but Key to NYC vaccination requirements are still in effect. Individual businesses can implement their own mask requirements if they wish, but masks are no longer required in businesses such as grocery stores, retail, hardware stores, etc.
Key to NYC – proof of vaccination required for indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment (both customers and employees)
Everyone 5+ must now show proof of full vaccination (defined as two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson)
Age 18+ – must also show proof of identification
Refer to NYC Commission on Human Rights with any questions about reasonable accommodations.
Private Sector Workplace Vaccine Mandate – workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines)