Throggs Neck Jewelers at 3469 East Tremont Avenue is having a Spring Event. Free savings, gifts, snacks & more! Call 718-863-5470 for more information.
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Cannabis Complaints
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.
New York City’s Business Express Service Team can assist your business get licenses and permits faster and avoid fines and violations. Contact them at nyc.gov/NYCBEST, 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) https://www.nyc.gov/assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/businesses/nycbest/NYCBEST_Flyer_Tabloid.pdf
Applications for Dining Out NYC, the City’s new permanent outdoor dining program, are now open! Restaurants that are actively participating in the temporary Open Restaurants program need to apply by August 3, 2024 in order to continue operating outdoor dining setups. Once their application is approved,outdoor dining setups will need to comply with the permanent Dining Out NYC design requirements within 30 days.
An online application, information about the new guidelines and resources available to help can be found at www.nyc.gov/diningoutnyc. Businesses can call 212-839-4500 with any questions.
How to Apply
Eligible food service establishments may apply for outdoor dining in the roadway, sidewalk, or both!
The application is available in English and Spanish, with additional languages available soon.
Key dates
March 5, 2024: Food service establishments may begin applying online to join the Dining Out NYC program!
August 3, 2024: Deadline for food service establishments with existing temporary outdoor dining setups to apply to continue operating until NYC DOT approves the application.
November 1, 2024: A temporary program outdoor dining setup that applied before August 3, 2024 must comply with the new Dining Out NYC design requirements by the earlier of: (i) 30 days after NYC DOT approves the Dining Out NYC application or (ii) November 1, 2024.
APPLY AT https://www.diningoutnyc.info/apply More information: 212-839-4500
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New Tremont Wireless
New Tremont Wireless has opened at 3816 East Tremont Avenue. You can reach them at 347-810-8833. Thy are featuring “Tax Season Savings right now! See the attached illustration for details.
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New Credit Card Rules In Effect
A new consumer protection law has gone into effect on February 11, 2024. This new law will amend and clarify New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. The.
The law, signed by Governor Hochul on December 13, 2023, provides: Limiting credit card surcharges to the amount charged to the business by the credit card company; and
- Requiring businesses to post before checkout:
- the total price of an item or service inclusive of the credit card surcharge; or
- a two-tiered pricing option, which requires the credit card price to be posted alongside the cash price.
The following practices and examples comply with the law’s credit card surcharge notice requirements. See the Department’s Credit Card Surcharge Guidance Document and educational video for additional examples:
DO:
- The business lists the higher credit card price next to a lower cash price.
- The business lists the credit card price for items and services, then lets customers know they will receive a discount for using cash.
- The business changes all prices to the credit card price.
DON’T:
- The business posts a sign on the door and at the register stating an additional 3.9 percent surcharge will apply for credit card purchases.
- “This business has a 4 percent cash discount incentive built into all pricing. Any purchases made with a credit or debit card will not receive the cash discount and an adjustment in cost will be displayed on your receipt.”
- A convenience fee, service fee, administration fee, non-cash adjustment, technology fee, processing fee, etc., is charged to credit card users and added as a separate line item on a customer receipt.
- The price tag of an item shows “$10.00, + 4 percent if paying with a credit card.”
NOTE: This law does not apply to debit cards.
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
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New Nightlife Procedure
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, and New York City Office of Nightlife (ONL) Executive Director Jeffrey Garcia have announced the launch of “Coordinating a United Resolution with Establishments” (CURE) – a new process for NYPD, SBS, and ONL to improve public safety responses to nightlife establishments and more equitably engage with nightlife business owners.
The new CURE process replaces the NYPD’s “Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots” (MARCH) The new CURE process requires precincts to establish direct, in-person communication with business owners and managers in conjunction with ONL, making them aware of potential violations and conditions of concern, and providing multiple opportunities for local business owners to correct issues before enforcement actions are taken.
In cases involving complaints from local residents, ONL’s Mediating Establishment and Neighborhood Disputes NYC free mediation program will be engaged to help improve neighborhood relations through the support of neutral, third-party mediation. The program is administered in partnership with the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
As part of the new procedure, NYPD will not initiate city or state interagency inspections outside of the new CURE process. Only agencies relevant to issues observed at CURE-involved establishments may be included in joint-inspection operations with the NYPD, and only on an “as-needed” basis. This procedure does not limit NYPD from any necessary real-time response to address immediate public safety concerns. Furthermore, agencies that have previously participated in MARCH operations, such as the FDNY, DOB, DOHMH, DEP, and SLA will continue to maintain their regular independent inspection processes to maintain compliance and ensure safety.
For more information, go to https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/legal-assistance/mediating-establishment-and-neighbor-disputes-mend-nyc
Two new Board members, Dr. Robyn Burchman and Jonathon Polanco, were elected to the Board of the Throggs Neck BID at our recent Annual Meeting. In addition, Newly elected Council Member Kristy Marmorato has appointed Renato Scalvo to represent her at Board meetings.
Dr. Robyn Burchman DMD is a widely respected dentist. She has served the Throggs Neck community for decades.
Renata Scalvo represents newly elected Council Member Kristy Marmorato, who has pledged to do all she can for our community.
Jonathon Polanco is the head of Polanco Wealth Strategies. He is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build their financial futures.
Photo: From left to right: Renata Scalvo, Dr. Burchman, Jonathon Polanco