It’s been just a year since the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District (the BID) opened its doors at 3800 East Tremont Avenue. In those brief twelve months since then, extraordinary improvements have been provided to our community.
We moved rapidly to address key issues.
The BID hired a private security firm to patrol the area and enhance safety, supplementing the work of the dedicated men and women of the 45 Precinct.
In addition, the BID hired a private sanitation firm to ensure that the neighborhood became the cleanest it has ever been, adding to the efforts of the NYC Dept. of Sanitation.
To enhance the local appearance, the BID convinced city agencies to plant new trees. We beautified existing tree pits with new plants and mulch.
A widely distributed newsletter was established, giving business owners the latest information on vital areas such as available loans, grants, how to avoid fines, and profiling local businesses.
Holiday lights were acquired and erected to entice shoppers and diners.
BID personnel assisted local business and property owners with a myriad of problems.
The BID purchased advertising highlighting neighborhood enterprises.
All this was done as COVID-19 ravaged our city, state, and nation. BID personnel and Board members didn’t let that slow down their ambitious efforts! In fact, Bob Jaen and Frank Vernuccio went door-to-door distributing face masks, hand sanitizers, and face shields. And of course, we didn’t forget our first responders, as the BID arranged to have a tree planted in their honor at a touching ceremony at Derosa-O’Boyle Triangle.
Our Second Year is just beginning, and great plans are being made for further accomplishments.