Restaurants and bars in New York received a small boost as their curfew was extended from 11PM to midnight, however, as one of the industries hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is much more than they need to stay afloat. In fact, if not for federal help, even more establishments would have closed. To […]
New York to Move Bar and Restaurant Curfew to Midnight
The clock has finally struck midnight for New York’s restaurants and bars, only this time, that is a good thing. Governor Cuomo announced that beginning Monday April 19th, the curfew on bars and restaurants will be extended from 11 PM to midnight. In addition, weddings and other catered events will be allowed to run until […]
Weprin Proposes Delaying NYC Congestion Pricing For Two Years After Covid
The Queens Assemblyman and former City Council Finance Committee Chair, a longtime opponent, joins others against adding financial burdens before the end of COVID (QUEENS, N.Y.) – Assemblymember David Weprin, a top-tier candidate for New York City Comptroller, today proposed delaying the implementation of congestion pricing for two years, arguing that New Yorkers – already […]
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, SBA is raising the loan limit for the Covid-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount […]
New York State Looks to Override Local Zoning in New York City Industrial Space
New York City’s manufacturing and industrial spaces face an existential threat from the State, as there is a proposal to override local zoning in NYC in order to permit conversion of office or hotel space into housing. These proposals could mean a permanent residential conversion of hotels and offices in industrial business zones and other […]