Hello! I’m Bryan, a medical student from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine here in the Bronx. I am organizing donations of personal-protective equipment, PPE, from local businesses to support our local healthcare workers in the NYC area during the COVID-19 pandemic. We received your information from the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Business Directory as . . . read more

Dear Small Business Owner,  Thank you for your interest in the NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund to help small businesses ensure continuity while experiencing decreased revenue due to COVID-19. This program is available to businesses located in New York City with fewer than 100 employees who can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19. Eligible businesses can apply for an interest-free loan . . . read more

Dear Community, The safety measures New York State has put in place in the wake of COVID-19 – such as social distancing and restrictions on social gatherings – are already showing early signs of slowing down the spread of the virus. According to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, estimates from Sunday showed coronavirus hospitalizations were doubling every 2 days, . . . read more

Federal, State and City governments

Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters Disaster Loan Application Paper Forms If you are in a declared disaster area and have suffered any disaster related damage you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. Homeowners and Renters must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain a FEMA Registration ID . . . read more

Good morning members, Executive Order 202.6, announced by Governor Cuomo on Wednesday, has been issued. Please see attached.. Its main directive is that, effective Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m., all businesses and non-profits, are to: – utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely utilize. . . . read more

We wanted to reshare the Emergency ruling document that  DCA had sent .  The emergency rule covers any personal or household good or service—such as disinfectants, soap, and cleaning products, diagnostic products and services, medicines, and tissues—that is needed to prevent or limit the spread of or treat COVID-19. However, our agency does not cover paper towels and . . . read more

Small Business Resource Update Application Open: Very Small Business Employee Retention GrantThe Mayor’s Office announced assistance programs to support very small businesses impacted by COVID-19 including employee retention grants and no-interest loans.This program is available to New York City businesses with one to four employees that can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a . . . read more

This is a reminder that Bronx Community Board #10 is postponing all meetings – full Board and Committee. The Board urges all of our partners to keep abreast of the COVID-19 information by visiting the New York City Department of Health& Mental Hygiene website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page.