When Phase 2 begins, which we hope will be around June 22, hair salons and barbers can reopen. Click here read the New York State guidance carefully. Have your safety plan in place and at your business. Click here for an easy to fill out template Read and affirm New York State ... Read More
Restaurants + Eateries
Restaurants & Eateries are slated to open as part of Phase 3. Once we have clearer guidelines, this tip sheet will be updated. In the meantime, the NYC Restaurant Alliance is a great resource for restaurant reopening information. You can find their resources here Be sure that you complete ... Read More
Trust + Safety
Letting your customers know what you're doing to keep them safe and well will make them feel more comfortable about coming to your business. The first step in doing this is to complete your New York State mandates Safety Plan and keep it at your business. Click here to download a simple template ... Read More
Retail Reopening
We are currently in Phase I. This includes delivery, curbside, and in-store pickup service only for the following businesses: Clothing StoresDirect Selling EstablishmentsElectronics and Appliance StoresElectronic Shopping and Mail-Order HousesFurniture and Home ... Read More
Online Advertising Assistance
ONLINE ADVERTING RESOURCES Some private companies are offering support to businesses affected by COVID-19 through advertising credits. This is a great resource if you're trying to build your operations online, have remained open, or have not seen a big enough drop in sales to qualify for ... Read More
Public Space for Restaurants
On May 28, 2020 the City Council introduced legislation – Int. 1957 – to require DOT to designate open spaces for temporary outdoor dining areas and establish a permitting system for those areas. Click here for a copy of the legislation. As you’ll see in the bill, BIDs may ... Read More
PPE, Signage, and more
Signage These signs are available at no charge to all Montague Street businesses: You can download and print the signs yourself here, or request signs for drop off at your business here The City of New York Department of Health offers free COVID-19 signage for download here The ... Read More
Restaurant Loans + Grants
Our restaurants are vital to the heartbeat of our neighborhood. Here are some resources to help support restaurants through this challenging time. If you haven't already, we encourage you to sign up for the NYC Hospitality Alliance newsletter here to be kept up to date on the latest restaurant ... Read More
Webinars
The New York City Department of Small Business Services is offering daily free webinars in English and Spanish to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs to navigate the new business landscape. Topics include reopening guidelines, bookkeeping, marketing, accessing financial assistance and more. ... Read More
Guidelines to Reopen
The resilience of our businesses and of the people who support them is awe-inspiring. As we get closer to phasing in reopening according to state guidelines, here are some guides and templates to help you get ready. Visit here to see the New York Forward Metrics for Reopening dashboard updated in ... Read More
