Morris Park Business Improvement District Monday, May 25, 2020 NEW: New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF): for small businesses that did NOT receive PPPs or EIDL, NY State launches new assistance fund

New financial support opportunity for small businesses that did NOT receive SBA assistance (PPP or EIDL): NYS Governor Cuomo announced the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE.  The NYFLF targets the state’s small businesses with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (90% of all businesses), nonprofits and small landlords that have seen a loss of rental income. The NYFLF is specifically timed to support businesses and organizations as they proceed to reopen and have upfront expenses to comply with guidelines (e.g., inventory, marketing, refitting for new social distancing guidelines) under the New York Forward Plan.   Pre-application for the New York Forward Loan Fund will be open on May 26, 2020 at Noon Eastern Daylight Time. Priority will be given to industries that have been reopened. This is not a first-come, first-served loan program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as regions and industries reopen. Businesses who have already received SBA funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) are NOT eligible. More information HERE

Thank you to all essential working serving Morris Park and the Bronx! Thank you to Bronx Times for keeping the community continuously informed!

Morris Park BID "Masks by Mail" continues to receive requests from local residents. We have distributed over 1000 masks so far to families in zip codes zip codes 10461 and 10462. Thank you to all elected officials that shared the information with local constituents. If you were unable to find a surgical mask, have an elderly neighbor that may need it, or for the disabled veteran next door, the Morris Park BID will mail you 2 masks. Send your name and address at morrisparkbid@gmail.com. June 3, 2020 - Free COVID-19 Care Kits With support from Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez and Mayor's Office of Community Affairs Unit, the Morris Park BID will distribute on June 3, 10am-12pm free care kits including 3 oz. sanitizer and 2 masks/person. The sanitizer provided by NY State comes in 1 gallon containers. Residents of 10461 and 10462 only. We ask that community members bring their own 3oz containers!

Community Information - Bronx COVID Free Testing Sites

Featured local business: Van Nest Auto Parts 1765 Bronxdale Avenue, 718-828-1100 Born and growing up in the house around the corner, with his parents and grandparents, Frank Pestone is a local institution, 91 years in business! Frank is the 3rd generation of the same family owner of Van Nest Auto Parts, with Craig, his son as the 4th generation working in the store, and the 5th generation, Frank's 8 year old grandchild 'in training' elementary school. The Morris Park BID is proud to have Frank as a founding Board member and a member of the BID Finance Committee. Additionally to supporting the Van Nest Little League since 1969, Van Nest Auto Parts is always helping local residents find good deals and always assisting those in need. Frank and his family, businesses and employees make the solid fabric of the Morris Park-Van Nest community, examples of honesty, fairness, civility and service!

Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Baker! Congratulations to Morris Park Dental Dr. Natalie Baker, for welcoming a new addition to the family! At 960 Morris Park Avenue, Morris Park Dental provided the community comprehensive dental services for over 30 years. The practice offers free virtual consultations for most treatment needs, and emergency visits by appointment. Follow their cool Instagram feed at @Morris_Park_Dental

Eid Mubarak to our members celebrating! Thank and honor heroes on Memorial Day!

If you have difficulties procuring food for your family, the City of New York may provide food deliveries at your home. You may apply for this program by calling 311 or online at nyc.gov/getfood.  Morris Park BID celebrated in April 1 year of independent operation serving the Morris Park Avenue commercial corridor! Thank you all businesses, community members, Morris Park elected officials, CB11 and individuals supporting our work to keep Morris Park clean, green, safe and thriving! Morris Park BID Team, May 25, 2020 Our district is among the most under-counted NYC districts! Did you know you can provide your informatIon safely, online, RIGHT NOW? You can fill your Census 2020 questionnaire HERE. Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, and children. The results will also inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, etc. -------------------------------------------------------------------- We encourage all businesses to actively use social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), to inform customers of operational updates.

Morris Park Business Improvement District morrisparkbid.org 966 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY  US  10462

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