What's Happening on 5th Ave Bay Ridge

September 2020 | Issue #2

In This Issue:

Recent news & announcements

From Our Community Partners

After school youth programs from AAANY

Upcoming exhibit at Stand4 Gallery

From the BID Team: Get listed on our Events Calendar

In an effort to bring the community more news about events and other happenings on and around 5th Ave we are launching an Events Calendar on our website.

Does your establishment have a drink special this weekend?
Does your shop have a sale coming up?
Does your organization have an upcoming event?
Are you offering a promotion for your services?

Fill out the online form to submit your listing for the community calendar here.

Business Woes Continue

Indoor dining is still not permitted in NYC and about 100 in Brooklyn and Staten Island businesses are threatening a class action lawsuit against the city.

Meanwhile, other small businesses impacted by the pandemic are struggling to stay afloat. Gounardes and Brannan held a press conference demanding the Governor extends the suspension of commercial evictions.

Outdoor Dining Takes a Foothold

5th Ave currently has 31 establishments with outdoor seating. Through a partnership with the BID, local artist Nicole Stuart has transformed a selection of street side dining barriers into colorful murals. View our online map of locations here, or visit our new blog to see additional photos.

Topiary Takeover

Are you interested in spruicing up your storefront? The BID is making their planters available for your tender loving care. Adopt a planter in need today!

Da Noi on 5th leads the way in their embrace of sidewalk horniculture on the Avenue. Contact [email protected] for your opportunity to share the care.

Full STEAM Ahead!

This fall Urban STEAM Lab will be offering a blended learning format that provides individualized instruction for students' distance learning curricula provided to students by their schools.

Read more about the Urban STEAM Lab and their pet iguana on our blog.

We're Havin' a Party Launches New Website

Through a grant-funded program offered by the 5th Ave BID, Marc Davis of We're Havin' a Party (8414 5th Ave) has a new online landing page for his business. The Focus on 5th Program connected Marc with consultants from the CM Brand and provided him with digital marketing resources and guidance. Visit his new page brooklynballoonz.com then visit his shop for all of your party needs!

The NYFL targets the state's small businesses with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (90% of all businesses), non-profits and small landlords that have seen a loss of rental income. Learn more here.

To help New York City's small businesses experiencing financial distress due to the impact of COVID-19, Citizens Committee has launched the Neighborhood Business Grants. Learn more here.

MEND NYC is a new citywide initiative to provide free mediation and conflict resolution services to address quality-of-life issues that impact both NYC residents and businesses in the hospitality industry.

To learn more or request a mediation visit the website here.

@ intersection_co is pairing small businesses with completely free advertising on LinkNYC kiosks funded by corporate sponsors of the "Power the Comeback" campaign.

Consider taking advantage of free advertising on kiosks outside of Bay Ridge! Find the form here.

SOME MORE QUICK RESOURCE LINKS

Back2Business Grants for minority-owned businesses by Clover - see if you qualify today!

Design Corp: Small Business Reopening Network - submit your restaurant to the directory for your chance to be connected to pro-bono design services for your outdoor dining set up.

Bay RIdge Village - advertise your business for free on this new platform catering to Bay Ridge's seniors. Contact [email protected] or call 516-426-1842 for more info .

For a more robust list of resources, including info on how to receive free legal assistance through our partners at Start Small Think Big, visit, bayridgebid.com

This past month...

Artists Beautify Bay Ridge's Fifth Avenue With Custom Painted Benches, Brooklyn Paper, 9/3/20.
Mocha Coffee Closes as Indoor Dining Debate Continues, Brooklyn Reporter, 9/1/20.
As Pandemic Pushes on, More Small Businesses In Bay Ridge Shutter, NY1, 8/31/20.
Uncle Louie G To Close, Brooklyn Reporter, 8/27/20.
Struggling Pool Halls Left Off Reopening List Amid Pandemic, NY1, 8/25/20.
Around Brooklyn: Restore Indoor Dining, Says Brannan, Gounardes, Brooklyn Eagle, 8/21/20.
After A Scare, There's No Coronavirus Cluster In Sunset Park, de Blasio Says, NY1, 8/17/20.
Neighbors Organize Projects To Clean Up Parks And Commercial Corridors, PIX11, 8/19/20.
Bay Ridge Cyclists Renew Calls For Verrazzano Bike Lane Amid Pandemic, Brooklyn Paper, 8/19/20.
Gyms are Coming Back, But Wear Your Masks And Keep Your Distance! Brooklyn Reporter, 8/18/20.
Restauranteurs Plead For NYC Indoor Dining As Cold Weather Looms, Patch, 8/19/20.

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