We wanted to reshare the Emergency ruling document that  DCA had sent .  The emergency rule covers any personal or household good or service—such as disinfectants, soap, and cleaning products, diagnostic products and services, medicines, and tissues—that is needed to prevent or limit the spread of or treat COVID-19. However, our agency does not cover paper towels and . . . read more

Small Business Resource Update Application Open: Very Small Business Employee Retention GrantThe Mayor’s Office announced assistance programs to support very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 including employee retention grants and no-interest loans.This program is available to New York City businesses with one to four employees that can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a . . . read more

This is a reminder that Bronx Community Board #10 is postponing all meetings – full Board and Committee. The Board urges all of our partners to keep abreast of the COVID-19 information by visiting the New York City Department of Health& Mental Hygiene website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page.

New York State Liquor AuthorityGuidance on Restrictions for Licensees and To-Go & Delivery Sales in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00PM until Further Notice Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00PM, all licensed on-premises establishments (e.g. restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs, arenas, catering establishments, etc.) must cease on-premises . . . read more

Dear Neighbor, This continues to be a quickly evolving situation. I will continue to provide updates, however, I also encourage New York City residents to sign up to receive text alerts in real time from the Mayor’s office. Sign-up by texting “COVID” to 692-692. To receive updates in Spanish, text “COVIDESP” to 692-692.  Over the last week, New . . . read more

“Mamajuana Cafe in Throggs Neck will give out lunch bags “for the children of our community” from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and then again between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.” – Excerpt from Link below. https://www.pix11.com/news/coronavirus/bronx-restaurant-handing-out-lunch-bags-to-kids-as-city-battles-covid-19-outbreak

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SENATOR BIAGGI: 3/16/2020 UPDATE REGARDING CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES IN NYS Dear Neighbor, This is a rapidly evolving situation and there have been a number of key updates over the last few days that will be critical to slowing the spread of the Coronavirus in our state and protecting the most vulnerable among usI . . . read more

Restaurants, bars and cafes will be closed as of 8PM Monday, March 16, 2020 with activity limited only to delivery and take-out services, as per NYC Mayor and NY State Governor guidance. Gyms, theaters and entertainment venues are also closed.Crowd capacity for social gatherings is limited to 50 people.Support measures available at this moment from . . . read more

Dear small business partner:  In response to the state of emergency declared in New York City due to the novel (new) coronavirus, known as COVID-19, the NYC Department of Small Business Services has updated its guidance for businesses to reflect the new changes regarding events and business capacity. We have also added information about our new . . . read more