Monday April 6, 2020

Thank You for continuing to support one another.
Now, more than ever, we need to come together as a community to shop local.

"BUY NOW, $UPPORT NOW,USE NOW OR LATER!"
As a community we can help by buying gift cards as gifts for others during this holiday week, give to those on the front lines
or use for yourselves! USE NOW or LATER!


Please continue to send emails of any changes in your business hours, changes in how you operate (curbside take-out and delivery), promotions, what you need at this time or anything information you would like for your Chamber to share and post for you.

Did You Know these newsletters are also posted on
our Facebook page and our website?

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The Board of Directors join me in wishing you and your families a safe and healthy holiday. Happy Passover, Happy Easter. Stay strong and together we will get through this.

Warm Regards,
Rose Aglieco
Executive Director
Stay Up-to-Date on Local News and Resources
Putnam County Health Dept.

For more information:
Local News Resources:

Information from the US Chamber of Commerce
Information for SBA Disaster Loan
Click here for an updated PowerPoint from SCORE and SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster loan

For more information call your bank and your accountant. You will need information from both.
Income Tax Updates
NYS has extended due date for all personal income tax returns to July 15, 2020. Now, both the IRS and NYS have the same due date of July 15, 2020. Incidentally, no extension is required to take advantage of the extended due date, it is automatic.

Alan Wolfson, CPA: (845) 279-8135 We have employees working at their secure home workstations set up by our IT consultant. We have a drop-off /pickup station by our office for our client's convenience. Additionally we have highly encrypted secure portals set up for all of our clients to allow them to send and/or receive all tax documents if they prefer to remain at home.

James L Hayes,CPA & Co. : Tax Season is HERE!
Office hours: Monday,Wednesday and Friday 4 am - 7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Sabrina Condon, CPA : sabrina@cpareturns.com providing virtual appointments for everyone needing tax prep! No office appointments needed
Local Business Updates
Thank you for sharing your business' information.
Please keep them coming in! Click here to email them to Rose.


COVID 19 items are needed for first responders. Jim Lowe will take donations to where they are needed most. Please CLICK HERE for what is needed NOW. Can you help?

A ce Endico Marketplace : NOW OPEN 7 Days!
Mon - Fri: 6 am - 6 pm, Sat: 7:30 am - 5 pm, Sun: 8 am - 3 pm.
Place your order by calling: 845-230-8811. Call from your car and staff will bring your items to you!

Advanced Office Technology is able to meet your at home work space with printers and tabletop mfp. Al Lupi can set you up with rental, lease or buy. Click here for more info

Anna’s Limousine – Anna’s team can DRIVE you to where you need/want to go! Their vehicles are clean, sanitized, and ready to take you to your destination.Need a package to be delivered, picked up? They can do it! Call: 845-279-2377

Aversano's : 845-279-2233 Take-out and delivery to doorstep only, Curbside Pick up! UPDATED: pizza kits - make at home! it's their version of HOME ECONOMICS!!

Baglio Photography Free Porch Project! Larry Baglio will take your photo from your porch or doorstep CLICK HERE for complete information

Brewster Hot Bagels : 845-363-1386 Take out ONLY
UPDATED HOURS: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday:
BUY 6 GET 3 FREE!

Brewster Flower Garden : 845-279-5471 Brewster Flower Garden is completing phone and website orders and delivering love and flowers to the recipients doorstep. 

Brewster Pastry : OPEN and curbside pick up! Would you like to SPONSOR bakery items to be delivered to 1st responders and hospitals? CLICK HERE for info. See their FB page!

Brewster Public Library : Although our physical building is closed, you can use your library card to download ebooks and audiobooks, take an online class, learn a new language, and even access free music, TV shows, and movies! If you don't have a library card, you can apply for one on our website ( www.brewsterlibrary.org ). Use our new chat feature for assistance or email  director@brewsterlibrary.org .

Brewster Shell : has installed hand sanitizers at the pumps. USE them!! They have PENSKE trucks for rent. Free pick up and delivery for your car repairs!

Brewster Superette:   845-279-3415 "The Brewster Superette understands this is a very stressful and difficult time for many people so we have decided to offer delivery if one wishes to stay home for their well-being. Please call either-Brewster Superette directly at 845-279-3415 or to Rosa (employee) at 914-584-6447 thank you, and I hope all of you reading are all safe and healthy."

CoveCare Center : Please click here to read message from Executive Director, Eric Toth.

Credit Card Need for Curbside Pick Up?   If your business needs the ability to accept payments at the car for curbside pickup please do not hesitate to reach out Mike Kaprinski, Superior Merchant Solutions (previously EPSG) at Mike@gosupermerchant.com 845-495-0555

Crowne Plaza Hotel Danbury is open, but pool, restaurants and some amenities are closed for now.

SPECIAL HOURS For Senior & Immune-comprised Customers: 8 am - 9 am REGULAR Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 am - 7 pm
ALL carts are being sanitized, gloves are being distributing, and barriers are installed at each cashier station.

Depot Wines and Liquors : Sal and John have received a shipment of Everclear grain alcohol, which is being used as a sanitizer which is 190 proof.
ADJUSTED HOURS: Friday, 10-8 pm, vs 10-9 pm. and curbside service is available. call an order and delivery right to your car! 845-279-0112

Don's Automotive : Free Pick up and delivery of your car for repairs and maintenance Address : 556 N Main St, Brewster, NY 10509
Hours : Closes 5 PM Phone (845) 279-5527 Appointments:   donsautoandtowing.com

Driving Force Fitness and Nutrition- now Virtual workouts with Jill Ortiz www.jillortizfitness.com
914-471-7048
FREE FITNESS SAMPLER WEEK- www.facebook.com/groups/freefitness2020.


Guardian Veterinary Specialists: Open 24/7 for your pets' needs.

Green Chimneys: for update click here

Ph. (845)628-9773
Fax. (845)519-1501
It remains our objective to provide you information and counseling at no charge that promotes you to make the best insurance decisions. Other benefits are also available upon request such as Individual and Group Health, Dental, Vision, Cafeteria Section 125, Annuities, Life (Term, Universal, Indexed UL, Whole Life), Long and Short-Term Disability, NYS DBL, long term care, Voluntary Employee Paid Plans, & Authorized to offer Medicare Gap, Medicare Advantage, & Stand Alone Medicare Part D Plans.

HamletHub Brewster is the online news service with up-to-date information for our local communities and businesses. Tell Peter about your employees who are on the "front lines" and keep us all updated on your hours, menus, stories, news, etc. Contact Peter Carey

Honey Do Men :   Honey Do Men is still working. We are here for all of your needs in and out of the home. Home care is as essential as healthcare. Please call us for all your home needs 914-837-0411 or email us at INFO@HoneyDoMen.com   We have 0% financing for all who qualify.

Hotel Zero Degrees: O pen for hotel stays! The restaurant is closed, and some amenties have been reduced at this time.

J aipore Royal Indian Cuisine :   845-277-3549 Open for Pickup and Delivery

Kobackers : OPEN: 8-9 Monday thru Saturday and Sunday we are open 8-8. Deliveries and curb side pick up. Customers can order on line at https://www.kobackers-market.com/

Koala Sleep Center is closed until at least 4/6. messages are checked regulary in the event of emergencies. call 845-377-2025

Las Mananitas : 845-279-4646 $40 minimum order for free delivery within 10 mile radius. Curbside pick up available until 8 PM

Limini : Open for grab and go

Markets Beyond Group : would like to offer FREE virtual support during this time for businesses looking to ramp up their online profiles, including Face Book, Google, and Yelp to list a few. Carla Churyk and her team will also look at your entire online marketing strategy and offer tips on what you can do during this time. We can offer ideas for making changes to your website, posting ideas on Face Book, and/or exploring ways to advertise online once businesses are operating back to normal.
We are happy to help so call us 845-278-1892.  www.marketsbeyondgroup.com .

Master IT Media : Margaret Carey 845-444-2752 Click here  to schedule an appointment with Maggie for your website, publicity, social media needs.

Merritt Agency : John Greene Allstate is operating at 100% by digital means and by phone 914-276-3400. We are also able to help in person by appointment for Photo Inspections.

Mezzaluna : 845-279-1800 KIDS and SENIORS MEALS ARE FREE!   pick-up and delivery. $10 minimum for delivery + $1.50 delivery fee.

Noble Hearts HR Consulting : Matinah Drew has jobs available for group home direct care workers, supervisors, FT/PT w/ sign on bonus.
call 845-579-2002

One Hope Wine - Lorraine Calabrese delivers Wine to your door!

Patterson Auto Body is offering FREE pick up and delivery service Don’t put off your maintenance of your vehicle. Call 845-878-3456
Patterson Auto Convenience Store : In addition to their regular items, they would like to help you get items that may be difficult to find in other locales. Please let Carrie know and she will assist. 

Jensen Carter Photography : Philip is Open for business, no problem maintaining the 6 foot plus distance for portraits and architectural business based photography. Offering all chamber members a 20% discount off my fee. Any projects booked between now and April 30th will be honored.


Portofinos : 845-363-1024 Regular hours for delivery and pick up.
5 Brothers Pizza and Pasta : 845-278-4500 Regular hours for delivery and pick up.

Putnam CAP NEEDS- Donations of paper products, cleaning products, diapers and toiletries continue to be appreciated.   Monetary donations are most welcome at this time as volunteer base is smaller now, trying to protect everyone.

Putnam Community Cares :   I mportant information from Amy Sayegh. CLICK HERE    Volunteers are needed.

Putnam Dental Associates : OPEN and available
Monday-Thursday 8 am -2 pm and Saturday 8 am-2 pm *BY APPOINTMENT for EMERGENCIES ONLY. If you or someone you know is experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office, 845-279-3720.

Putnam Diner & Restaurant : 845-878-8000 Open 8 AM - 9 PM
Free Delivery, Take-Out, Curbside Delivery.

Stark Communications-Message Call Answering Service: Do you need help with having your business phones answered? Please contact Message Call today 845 278 5000. m essagecall@gmail.com . In an effort to assist those businesses with immediate call answering requirements during this EMERGENCY, we are waiving ALL setup and programming fees and will start answering your important calls immediately!

Southeast Grillehouse: 845-279-8131 Take out from Noon -8 PM. Call for "specials" of the day.

Tompkins Mahopac Bank : Customers will be served by drive-up or appointment only. To make an appointment, please call your preferred branch, or the Tompkins Mahopac Bank Care Center at 1-866-462-2658.   
Full service 24 hour ATMs, Night drop depositories (available at most branches)
The Fraud Seminar scheduled for April is POSTPONED.

Wandering Dave's : 845-582-0668 open 8 AM - 8 PM Free Delivery and pick up! 

World Gym Brewster: Click here for important info from Joe at World Gym.
World Wide Insurance : OPEN and OPERATING for your Insurance Needs. Michael McClay-Client Advisor at World Insurance Associates LLC
845-279-5151 Ext. 324 d: 845-230-3330   michaelmcclay@worldins.net
Michael is available to assist you with insurance questions. Are you unable to make monthly payments to your insurance or who are trying to change their business model? I am happy to council clients who don’t have access to a broker/adviser. Now is not the time for sales, Mike is happy to give advice and ideas to help struggling businesses hard hit by this keep afloat. There are many ways to reduce or stall insurance payments before cancelling insurance becomes necessary.

Verizon Wireless Zone: 111 Independent Way, Brewster  845-279-3444
We are still open just changed our hours to 10 - 6 we are disinfecting the store constantly and trying to limit the amount of people in the store but were still open for sales and service.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to
reach out to Rose info@brewsterchamber.com or call 845 279 2477
Keep us up to date on your business hours, specials, promotions etc.
We will help YOU get the message out!