From Council Member Gjonaj’s Newsletter: Insurance Coverage:  NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced that New York will make a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s . . . read more

Dear Friend, As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, I hope you and your family are doing well. The impact of the coronavirus on our locally owned mom-and-pop shops has been wide-ranging and severe. Yesterday, the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill was signed into federal law. The total amount of money allocated to save . . . read more

Greetings: We are writing to update you on the latest developments from Senator Biaggi’s district office and to ask you to keep us apprised of any new developments or need for assistance on your end. As you are probably aware, our district office is closed and all staff is now operating remotely. All staff remain . . . read more

On Behalf of the Director of the Throggs Neck BID, Bobby Jaen, wanted to invite all Business, Property Owners who are within the Geographic area of the BID to please feel free to call him directly with any questions you may have. (347) 281-8323 Office (347) 739-3484 Cell

We are holding every Wednesday Night @ 7pm a Town Hall – Video Conference Call. You can Call or Video into and listen and participate as a local merchant in our community. This is OPEN to all merchants whether or not they are current active members. If you want to join these calls simply join . . . read more

Please see important information regarding food assistance from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. SEE LINK BELOW

Here is a list of all senior center sites within the respective community boards and council districts, and we thought it would be useful for your convenience. All DFTA-funded senior centers have been instructed to close and cease congregate programming and activities, including congregate meals. The centers have, instead, been advised to continue to provide daily meals as a take-home . . . read more

The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce is tracking emerging trends around COVID-19 with a focus on those that may impact businesses, employees, the community and the economy. These trends are designed to curate helpful information for the business community. We will update you as new trends emerge.  #YOURCHAMBERCARES Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund VERIZON Small businesses . . . read more

Insurance Coverage: NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced that New York will make a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s official health plan Marketplace, and . . . read more