Morris Park Business Improvement District Friday, July 3, 2020 Phase 3 Reopening July 6 Indoor Dining Postponed Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Phase 3 Reopening on July 6: Indoor Dining Postponed New York Forward Reopening Plan - New York City is expected to enter Phase Three of reopening on Monday, July 6 but without any indoor dining allowed . In Phase Three, personal care businesses, including nail salons, tattoo and piercing facilitates, massage therapy, spas, and waxing businesses are permitted to resume operations. Restaurants and bars are still limited to only outdoor seating . Businesses must follow industry guidelines outlined by the Governor’s Office, including requirements for social distancing, communicating to employees, cleanliness and hygiene, and health screening.   If a business wants to know whether they are allowed to re-open they may use the business lookup tool from New York State  Businesses unsure whether they should reopen? Visit the CDC Workplace Decision Tool   Before businesses can reopen, they must:    Develop a safety plan and post it at their work site.    Read New York State (NYS) guidelines and affirm compliance. The State requires that you affirm that you have reviewed and understand the State-issued industry guidelines and that you will implement them. Businesses can fill out the affirmation form here.    "Open Restaurants" Updated Safety Guidelines Safe Open Restaurants – SBS, DOT, and the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife are working together to make Open Restaurants safe for everyone. Please note that some regulations have changed since the launch of the program. Find the most up-to-date information and application at nyc.gov/openrestaurants Restaurant owners must comply with the following requirements for roadway seating, including the new retro-reflectivity requirement and other clarifications, or face revocation of permission to participate in the program.   The below requirements are for the safety of diners, employees, and other street users.    Create a protective barrier, such as planters or objects of similar size and weight, on all three sides of the seating perimeter that are in the roadway, to separate seating from the travel lane. Such barriers must be at least 18" in width and 30–36" in height (excluding plantings) on all three sides that are in the roadway, to preserve visibility for motorists and provide protection for patrons    Place such barriers directly adjacent to each other (no gaps) and no more than 8' from the curb    Ensure visibility of patrons and barriers at night by clearly marking all barriers with yellow high intensity retro-reflective tape or reflectors.    A streamlined process allowing open air dining has been approved until October 31, managed by DOT - see dashboard here nycopenrestaurant.info . More information about Open Restaurants and application to self certify here

Updated guidelines for "Open Restaurants" are now available in multiple languages including Spanish and Arabic here .

Photos: Morris Park Inn, Patsy's Pizza Morris Park

ATTENTION ‼️ #OpenRestaurants: As per NY State Governor's Executive Order 202.43, businesses that sell alcohol must ensure everyone within 100 ft is complying with open-container, social-distancing and face-covering rules. Violations cause license suspensions, revocations and fines!

Thank you Bronx Times for featuring Morris Park Avenue businesses in the July 3, 2020 issue!

Check out the Bronx Times articles by Jason Cohen on Morris Park Flooring and on Patricia's Restaurant , and their work to overcome the COVID-19 challenges. We are very proud of them!

Events of interest for businesses and the community organized by Morris Park elected officials

Morris Park and Van Nest Census tracts still BELOW the Bronx, NY State and national average Census2020 response rates. Please help the neighborhood get the resources it needs - fill the 2020Census HERE.

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, June 6, 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 Morris Park Avenue News , Year I, Issue 17, July 3, 2020 Morris Park BID Newsletter.

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