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Morris Park Business Improvement District
Newsletter Year I, Issue 24 November 17, 2020
New DOT, SBS Technical Specifications on Outdoor Dining for Winter
Holiday Lights on Morris Park Avenue
"All In NYC" Campaign
"La Masa" Supports Families in Need for Thanksgiving
"COVID Small Business Watcher" Survey
MPBID "Avenue NYC" Press Release
NYPD 49th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers - contacts
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Pursuant to new state guidance that went into effect at 10 p.m. November 13, 2020, bars and restaurants will be required to close in-person service from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. After 10 p.m., bars and restaurants will be able to provide food to-go for curbside pickup or delivery, but will be prohibited from serving alcohol to-go.
Non essential indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to no more than 10 people, provided that social distancing is observed.
If you have questions or need more support to re-open your business please contact the New York City Department of Small Business Services at 888-SBS-4NYC or 888-727-4692.
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NYC "Open Restaurants" - Technical Specifications on Outdoor Dining
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Now that the Open Restaurants program has been extended year-round, it’s important that we work together to make all roadway seating areas as safe as possible, especially to better withstand the stresses that winter may bring – such as slippery roads, snow removal operations, and snow piles pushing against barricades. The City is ready to help program participants with any questions and is deploying a team of inspectors to assist owners/managers in understanding new and existing requirements. Participants may submit questions to DOT at https://on.nyc.gov/2DlH4sT or call the SBS hotline at (888) SBS-4NYC.
ROADWAY BARRIERS - Adjustments required by December 15, 2020
- Barriers must have a fully built interior wall and bottom to hold filler material. All 18-inch roadway barriers must be completely filled with soil or sand. Continuous reflector tape must be added along the top outside edges, and snow sticks must be added to the corners of the two barriers facing traffic. A plastic water-filled barrier in front of the roadway barrier facing oncoming traffic will be required for a majority of restaurants; “high priority” restaurants for whom a water-filled barrier will be required will be identified based on the street’s crash rates and traffic volumes, as well as if it’s a truck route. These restaurants will be contacted separately to confirm this requirement applies to them. For all other restaurants, similarly placed water-filled barriers are highly recommended. Sandbags, reflector tape, snow sticks, and plastic barriers will be available to all participants, free of charge. Limited deliveries of plastic barriers will be made to the “high priority” restaurants; those restaurants will be contacted separately. All other distribution and pickup details to follow.
ENCLOSURES
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New York State outdoor dining guidelines permit installing a temporary or fixed cover (e.g. awning, roof or tent) so long as it has at least two open sides for airflow. Of the two sides that need to be open, one must be parallel to the roadway. If at least the two sides are completely open, you may exceed 25% capacity as long as existing outdoor dining guidelines are followed, (e.g., 6’ between tables, no more than 10 people seated at one table). If fewer than the two sides are completely open, the occupancy limit will be capped at 25% capacity, and all indoor dining guidelines must be followed. Enclosed structures, such as plastic domes, will be allowed for individual parties and must have adequate ventilation to allow for air circulation. For restaurants with roof structures, the city will be releasing tips and guidance on how to make them secure, as well as quick action to remove snow from roofs, awnings, and tents. Only electrical heaters are allowed within the roadway setups. Additional restrictions apply to restaurants in New York State Hot Spot Zones [https://forward.ny.gov/cluster-action-initiative]
SNOW During an active snow alert:
- Diners may not sit in roadway setups. Please remove or secure any tables and chairs. All electrical heaters in roadway set ups must be removed. If possible, remove any overhead coverings or regularly remove the snow until the snow alert ends.
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If 12” or more of snow is forecast: Remove or consolidate your roadway setups to have as small a footprint as possible along the curb. If you’re unable to remove or consolidate your roadway setup, you are encouraged to take steps to protect your asset from damage due to snow removal operations. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has conducted training exercises that included simulated snow removal operations on narrow streets with roadway setups on both sides. DSNY will conduct targeted outreach to restaurants to ensure setups meet DOT siting criteria and that roads can be efficiently plowed and remain passable. Use your snow sticks to increase visibility of your setup components if they are moved. You can sign up to receive snow alerts and all snow-related updates through Notify NYC. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit www.nyc.gov, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
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Morris Park Avenue Holiday Lights ON!
The Morris Park BID is proud to bring the community our annual display of holiday lights, earlier than usual, as a sign of appreciation to all residents that supported our local businesses during these difficult times. We hope you will stay well and safe during the holiday season! Thank you all!
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"All In" NYC Campaign decals available |
All In NYC is a campaign from NYC & Company to revitalize New York City—to show New Yorkers and the world that as we reemerge, rebuild, and reopen, that the city’s businesses, communities, and individuals can work together to make NYC even stronger and more equitable than before.
The MPBID received a batch of window decals for distribution to interested businesses - please contact us at ed.morrisparkbid@gmail.com to receive a window decal.
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The MPBID is honored to share the following message from "La Masa Restaurant", at 1000 Morris Park Avenue. Dm @lamasa_restaurant on Instagram to refer a family in need.
"We are sharing our blessings with our community! Send us the info of a family that can use some help in these dire times. We will reach out to the family and take it from there! Help us get these meals to the right families! Distribution will be November 25, 2020. We would like to thank every single one of you that supported us! Because of you we are able to share our blessings with other families!"
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The MPBID is proud and honored to be one of three NYC economic development organizations to receive an “Avenue NYC” award starting FY21. We are thankful to Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Senator Alessandra Biaggi, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez for promptly responding our call to provide strategic insights for this project, and for supporting our work for the Morris Park businesses and community!
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Columbia University COVID Watcher Small Business Survey
The Covid Watcher Small Business Survey is a research, advocacy and policy tool developed at Columbia University, SIPA. Its purpose is to identify and understand the challenges facing small business owners as a result of COVID-19, and learn about what they are already doing to ensure their economic viability and the health and safety of their customers and employees. Small businesses are encouraged to fill the survey HERE
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Thank you to the Bronx Times for keeping the Bronx informed and for
and sharing our work with the Morris Park community!
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Thank you, NYPD 49th Precinct!
The Morris Park BID is grateful for the NYPD 49th Precinct professionalism and hard work protecting safety on the Morris Park commercial corridor during a very challenging year!
All Morris Park Avenue businesses and property owners are encouraged to contact the 49th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers for protection of private property and public safety issues. NYPD 49th Precinct: 2121 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461, Phone: 718 918-2000
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NYPD 49th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers contacts |
Officer Patrick Nicewicz
Officer Stephen Brancatelli
Sign up for the NYPD 49th Precinct email notification list: All businesses that would like to be added to the NYPD 49th Precinct email notification list, please send your information (business name, contact person and email) to one of the emails above, to receive direct notifications from NYPD.
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Morris Park Business Improvement District
morrisparkbid.org
966 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY US 10462
Morris Park Avenue News, Year I, Issue 24, November 17, 2020
Morris Park BID Newsletter.
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