As New York City grapples with the economic fallout of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, small businesses have been especially devastated. 16 Community-Based Organizations and the City of New York’s Department of Small Business Services (SBS) partner with LISC NYC to support small businesses in underserved communities impacted by Covid-19. The LISC NYC Small Business Relief […]
Year-Round Outdoor Dining in New York City
Restaurants and bars in New York City have been absolutely devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing economic fallout. In a recent survey, 60 percent said they will not make it till the end of the year without some sort of financial relief. Although the commercial eviction moratorium has been extended to October 20th, almost […]
Amazon 2.0: The Industry City Deal Collapses
After a yearlong fight pitting various elected officials, community groups, business groups, and developers against one another, the controversial Brooklyn Industry City development project has been shelved as the project’s owners withdrew their rezoning application. Coming on the heels of the killed Amazon HQ2 project many New Yorkers are concerned about the political climate in […]
New York Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended
New York business owners behind on rent were at risk of eviction beginning on September 21st. They received a short reprieve as Governor Cuomo has extended the commercial eviction moratorium until October 20th for tenants that haven’t paid their rent. The governor once again extended the deadline through the rest of 2020. The moratorium is […]
FMCSA Announces New Commercial Driver Panel to Provide Feedback on Critical Issues and Initiatives
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) announced the launch of a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers. This panel will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on key issues facing the industry through the eyes of actual drivers Such as […]