In case you’ve missed any of the emails that we’ve been sharing with information and resources for businesses, nonprofits and individuals click here to see them. ... Read More
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 12pm - 10pm Support your local businesses. Shop, dine, explore all ... Read More
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 rental income stream of landlords. Today more than ever, the playing ... Read More
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 violations will be shut down. According to the Governor, "Outdoor dining is for just ... Read More
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 the plan, food and beverage establishments are able to serve customers in outdoor areas without going ... Read More
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, and the use of funds to qualify for forgiveness. Click here to download the ... Read More
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 application, SBA also published a new EZ version of the forgiveness ... Read More
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 must be used for payroll: lowered ... Read More
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 playbook is being used not only by the restaurant industry but also by hoteliers, folks ... Read More
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 space with outdoor dining Mayor’s Office Restaurants will soon be able to use sidewalks and parking ... Read More
Reopening for Gyms, Fitness + Yoga Studios
While we wait for New York State guidelines to reopen gyms, fitness and yoga studios. be sure to have your New York State Safety Plan in place. To download a template to create yours, visit here According to credible health sources, COVID-19 is not spread through perspiration (sweat). ... Read More
