Please see important information regarding food assistance from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. SEE LINK BELOW

Here is a list of all senior center sites within the respective community boards and council districts, and we thought it would be useful for your convenience. All DFTA-funded senior centers have been instructed to close and cease congregate programming and activities, including congregate meals. The centers have, instead, been advised to continue to provide daily meals as a take-home . . . read more

The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce is tracking emerging trends around COVID-19 with a focus on those that may impact businesses, employees, the community and the economy. These trends are designed to curate helpful information for the business community. We will update you as new trends emerge.  #YOURCHAMBERCARES Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund VERIZON Small businesses . . . read more

Insurance Coverage: NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced that New York will make a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s official health plan Marketplace, and . . . read more

Hello! I’m Bryan, a medical student from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine here in the Bronx. I am organizing donations of personal-protective equipment, PPE, from local businesses to support our local healthcare workers in the NYC area during the COVID-19 pandemic. We received your information from the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Business Directory as . . . read more

Dear Small Business Owner,  Thank you for your interest in the NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund to help small businesses ensure continuity while experiencing decreased revenue due to COVID-19. This program is available to businesses located in New York City with fewer than 100 employees who can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19. Eligible businesses can apply for an interest-free loan . . . read more

Dear Community, The safety measures New York State has put in place in the wake of COVID-19 – such as social distancing and restrictions on social gatherings – are already showing early signs of slowing down the spread of the virus. According to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, estimates from Sunday showed coronavirus hospitalizations were doubling every 2 days, . . . read more

Federal, State and City governments

Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters Disaster Loan Application Paper Forms If you are in a declared disaster area and have suffered any disaster related damage you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. Homeowners and Renters must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain a FEMA Registration ID . . . read more

Good morning members, Executive Order 202.6, announced by Governor Cuomo on Wednesday, has been issued. Please see attached.. Its main directive is that, effective Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m., all businesses and non-profits, are to: – utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely utilize. . . . read more