Category: What’s Happening This Month

May 2 was an extraordinary day in our community! The Throggs Neck BID announced, at a major event held at the 45 Precinct, that the anti-crime cameras we fought for are now up and running, paid for with state funds procured by Assembly Member Benedetto. Council Member Kristy Marmorato, State Senator Fernandez, and former Assembly Member Stephen Kaufman joined Bid Executive Director Bob Jaen and the head of the 45 Precinct, Deputy Inspector Johnny A. Orellana in making the long-awaited announcement.

Photo: Deputy Inspector Orellana, Executive Director Jaen, Senator Fernandez, Assembly Member Benedetto, Council Member Marmorato, Detective Hannah Rivera.

You can report an incident to the office of cannabis management.  

• a concern about a cannabis business which includes businesses that sell cannabis products including unlicensed business locations, sales to a minor or consumption in unauthorized areas
• an adverse health event which includes any troublesome or undesired medical occurrence or symptom associated with the use of a cannabis product.
• or a concern regarding a cannabis product, such as product safety, product mislabeling, product formulation or product expiration date.

 The information requested is necessary for the Office of Cannabis Management to review your concern.

Seek immediate medical attention or advice if you are currently experiencing a serious or troublesome cannabis-related symptom(s). Call your health care provider or the Poison Center at (800) 222-1222.

Use the Incident Reporting Form at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7641785/Incident-Reporting

In recognition of the many veterans, firefighters, and police officers in our community, the Throggs Neck BID has assisted the Tunnels to Towers organization. That effort was recently recognized and honored by the distinguished organization.

Waste Containerization for All Businesses Starts March 1 – Starting March 1, 2024, all businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. This rule applies to any business in New York City, regardless of what is sold. Any perishable material (trash or organic material) must be in a bin with a secure lid when set out on the curb for collection. This requirement does not apply to recyclables (metal, glass, plastic, or paper) or to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock. Please go to nyc.gov/usebins for more information

NYC Free Tax Prep for Self-Employed Filers provides free tax preparation services, workshops, and one-on-one consultations for gig workers, freelancers and small business owners who often face barriers to filing taxes and managing financial recordkeeping. Find out more at https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page

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!

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.

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.

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.