Chairman Anthony Basso, Executive Director Bob Jaen, the Board of Directors and staff of the Throggs Neck BID wish you a Happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
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Merry Christmas!
Chairman Anthony Basso, Executive Director Bob Jaen, the Board of Directors and the staff of the Throggs Neck BID extend to all best wishes for a wonderful Christmas.
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Weather Relief
New York City residents and businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island affected by heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 can access financing of up to $2 million through a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster assistance program.
NYC Small Business Services (SBS) can help businesses check their eligibility and apply for the federal assistance. More details below.
· Businesses can schedule an appointment with a Financing Advisor at an SBS NYC Business Solutions Centers to learn about the SBA disaster loan and other assistance.
· Until December 22, three disaster loan outreach centers will provide in-person application assistance and answer questions about the program and eligibility criteria.
· Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal.
· Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. A factsheet detailing loan options is available.
· Submission deadlines are February 2, 2024 for physical damage, and September 4, 2024 for economic injury.
The Throggs Neck BID has opposed the establishment of illegal smoke shops. At a townhall meeting jointly held by State Senator Nathalia Fernandez and the BID, executive director Bob Jaen addressed representatives of city and state agencies and urged them to act.
There will be a Townhall meeting to discuss issues of importance to small businesses, cosponsored by Senator Nathalia Fernandez and the Throggs Neck BID. It will take place on October 23 at 6pm at P.S. 72 , 2951Dewey Avenue, Bronx 10465. Throggs Neck BID Executive Director Bob Jaen met with NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban to discuss the problems arising from illegal smoke shops on October 17.
The Throggs Neck BID has fulfilled a community dream!
It has long been hoped that a shuttle could provide transportation throughout the commercial corridor, from the golf course, through the BID, to Westchester Square and back. The FREE 20-passenger wheelchair-accessible bus will have 10 stops, with seven along East Tremont Avenue connecting Throggs Neck with the Westchester Square subway stop, two along the Hutchinson River Parkway and another at Ferry Point Park. The service is available Monday through Friday from 10am—7pm. The Bally’s corporation, which has taken over the Trump Links Golf Course, is generously funding the shuttle. State Senator Nathalia Fernandez played a crucial role in bringing this goal to fruition.
On Sunday, the Throggs Neck Bid assisted the Family Worship Center in presenting an Annual Community Day and Health Fair. Hot food, snacks and desserts were provided, children in attendance enjoyed games and activities, along with giveaways and health information. Pictured: Bob Jaen, BID Exec Director, Rita Jaen, BID Board member Donald Engeldrum, and BID Associate Frank Vernuccio.
The Family Worship Center in cooperation with the Throggs Neck BID will present the 8th Annual Community Day and Health Fair on September 17, 2023 from 11m–2pm. Food, games, school supplies and more. All are welcome! the event will be held at the Derosa Oboyle Triangle at 3031 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bx 10465
NYC Hospitality Alliance summarizes new restaurant waste rules: Starting August 1st, all restaurants, bars, caterers, and other food-related businesses must set out any solid waste, including refuse and organic waste, at the curb for private carter collection in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids. If you do not have room indoors to store these garbage cans, you can keep within three feet of the establishment’s building line on the sidewalk 24/7. This rule does not apply to food-related businesses that receive off-street collection, including collection that takes place in a loading dock and will not apply to recyclable materials other than organic waste, There will be a one month ticket grace period in August.
All food-related Businesses
This rule impacts catering establishments, food manufacturers, food preparation establishments, food service establishments, food wholesalers, and retail food stores. Restaurants, grocery stores, delis, bodegas, caterers, or other businesses that sell or handle food must comply.
Refuse and organic material
Any putrescible material (refuse or organic material) set out on the curb for collection must be in a container with a secure lid. This requirement does not apply to other recyclables (metal, glass, plastic, or paper) or to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock.
This rule does not require the separation of trash and organics, only the use of containers for collection. However, some businesses are required to separate their organic waste. If your business meets the minimum requirements, you must comply with the NYC Commercial Organics Rules. Are you covered by this law? Visit nyc.gov/commercialorganics
When to set out
Per recent setout rules, businesses that place waste on the curb have two options:
- Place waste at the curb 1 hour before closing or after 8:00 PM
Store bins inside or outside
Containers should be stored inside or in a rear yard if possible. If space is not available, bins can be stored within three (3) feet of the building line when not set out for collection. Bins must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and always allow for a clear path of pedestrian travel on the sidewalk.
Join an info session!
Need more information to prepare your business? Join one of our weekly trainings starting next week through the end of August.
August 11, 2pm: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca6317b6-87fb-439b-874e-f90517c85e11@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef
August 15, 6pm: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d405e169-2d19-41a8-99ef-b3721329e43a@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef
August 24, 4pm: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a6b62ced-5531-411c-abde-088bd13c916f@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef
August 28, 11:30am: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0f22aa48-d0b1-443c-a681-6a1f0776eefd@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef If you’re unable to make an info session, go to nyc.gov/usebins for more information
The extraordinary work of the Throggs Neck BID has become widely recognized! Recently, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation and the YES Network (which televises Yankee Games) travelled to Throggs Neck to admire our cleanest in the borough streets, and the remarkable comeback of our BID-area commercial corridor. Unlike other areas throughout NYC, there are very few empty storefronts here.
Pictured: BOEDC president (and former NYC Small Business Services Commissioner) Rob Walsh with BID Executive Director Bob Jaen while touring the BID with the YES Network