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Test event
Visit the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange on the street in front of their (almost) new home. Master woodcarver Dennis Taylor will be whittling his whimsical creations and their volunteers will be leading a craft for children ages 5 and up. Dennis’s carvings and other handcrafted goods will be for sale.
Starting this weekend: Open Streets and Open Restaurants on Montague Street
Come out this weekend and experience Open Streets and Open Restaurants on Montague Street, between Clinton Street and the Promenade. Beginning Friday, August 7 Fridays 5pm - 10pm and Saturdays and Sundays…
Restructuring Your Commercial Lease
Helping Commercial Tenants Restructure Their Leases During the COVID-19 PandemicDue to the abrupt and severe economic shutdown, tenants across various industries are unable to maintain daily operations, threatening the recurring…
3 Strikes and You’re Closed
New York City restaurants violating social distancing and other health regulations risk losing their liquor license. As part of the "Three Strikes and You're Closed" initiative, any establishment that receives three…
NYC’s Open Restaurants Plan Explained
On Monday, June 22nd, we co-sponsored a webinar to help answer some questions about the City’s Open Restaurants plan to permit the use of sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor dining.Under…
Payroll Protection Program Forgiveness Explained
On June 19, 2020, Tiffany A. Donaldson, Esq., Donaldson Legal Counseling PLLC, presented an online webinar about the Payroll Protection Program, including helpful information about eligibility, terms, how to apply,…
SBA and Treasury issues revised forgiveness applications for select PPP recipients
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, recently posted a revised, borrower-friendly PPP loan forgiveness application. In addition to revising the full loan forgiveness…
Changes to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
The Small Business Administration (SBA) changed the criteria for the PPP to be more favorable for businesses! Key changes include: Time period during which the proceeds must be used: now 24 weeks from 8 weeks Proceeds that…
Blacksheep’s COVD-19 Reopening Playbook
During this global pandemic, the "COVID-19 Playbook," by Black Sheep Restaurants is making the rounds as restaurants around the world are using it for guidance for reopening. According to Blacksheep, the…
NYC Unveils Outdoor Dining Plan
Restaurants will be able to extend al fresco service to parking spaces and even further into certain closed streets Originally seen in Eater on June 4, 2020 A street parking…