In response to the continued Coronavirus outbreak, Mayor De Blasio has announced two new financing assistance programs to help affected businesses in New York City. Still, more is needed to ensure vital industries and businesses are able to weather the storm. To help small businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, the City has launched […]
COVID-19 Outbreak Update: Assistance for Businesses
In response to the continued COVID-19 outbreak, Mayor De Blasio has announced two new financing assistance programs to help affected businesses in New York City. As a general precaution, everyone should follow the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the City. “We have to provide […]
What You Need to Know About COVID-19
Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 is a family of viruses that cause mild illnesses like a cold, to more serious illnesses like pneumonia. Infections with this new virus have been reported in many countries, including the U.S. For an updated list of affected areas, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus. The virus is likely to be spread from person to person, […]
New York City Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
“In planning for the next year, we are facing an unprecedented $6 billion state budget gap. Medicaid cuts could reverse years of progress at NYC Health + Hospitals and impact health care for the most vulnerable. We will work with our partners in Albany to continue to find savings while fighting to protect health care […]
Crackdown on Placard Abuse in NYC
It has been the bane of professional drivers, recreational cyclists, business improvement districts and almost all New Yorkers in between. There is finally going to be a crackdown on Placard abuse in NYC. Placard Abuse, City employees taking advantage of a system that allows them to park where others can’t while (supposedly) conducting city business. […]