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(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: International Day of the Women Emerging Professionals Mixer NYC Council Speaker's State of the City Legislative & Advocacy Updates Department of Sanitation Rules Go into Effect Retail Workers Protection Act NYC Water Amnesty Reminder Funding Opportunities Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program  Engagement Surveys 5 Borough Jobs Coalition Upcoming Events Bronx Gamechangers Night w. NY Yankees, 4/4/2023 at 6:30pm

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WOMEN

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce extends our sincere thanks to our female members of the Board of Directors for your leadership, dedication, and trailblazing actions which strengthen our borough and City. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is proud to have a Board of Directors and team that is as diverse and dedicated to the Bronx as our residents, business owners, and communities. We commend you and we celebrate you.

STATE OF THE CITY 2023 SPEAKER ADRIENNE ADAMS

Moving New York City forward with Speaker Adrienne Adams and the NYC Council. The Bronx Chamber leadership team and Board of Directors joined leaders from throughout New York City for NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' State of the City Address where small business support and economic development as well as a person centered approach to the City's development was discussed. For more information: outreach@bronxchamber.org

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS MIXER HOSTED WITH COUNCILMEMBER PIERINA SANCHEZ

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce joined, Councilmember Pierina Sanchez, and NYC Department of Small Business Services for an evening of bites, drinks, and conversation focused on emerging professionals, solo entrepreneurs and new industries impacting the Bronx and New York City. The evening, hosted at Fokkus Lounge on Fordham Road gathered leaders from throughout the Bronx and District 14 and launched the creation of the 2023 Emerging Professionals Committee for the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The evening included a dynamic fireside chat with local business leaders, networking, and access to customized business services through the Small Business Resource Network and the Office of Councilmember Sanchez. For more information on how to get involved email: outreach@bronxchamber.org

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

New Trash Set-Out Times Begin April 1 - Effective April 1, 2023, businesses that place waste at the curb* for collection have two setout options: If using a container with a secure lid, a business should place waste at the curb 1 hour before closing, or If putting bags directly on the curb, place waste out after 8:00 PM.   *This does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock or other off-street location.   Send your questions to commercialprograms@dsny.nyc.gov. DSNY’s Commercial Engagement Team will provide additional free resources including information on the rules, educational site visits, trainings, and webinars.

NYS Assembly Bill, A5260 was introduced by Assembly member Manny De Los Santos. The Bill makes the crime of preventing a retail worker from performing a lawful duty or essential service, assault in the second degree.

In January, Mayor Adams launched a temporary water bill amnesty program to help New Yorkers save up to $150 million of interest when they pay their overdue water bills. The amnesty program was authorized by the New York City Water Board and will only run until April 30, 2023. Because we want to ensure that all eligible water customers are able to take advantage of the program, we have attached a deck with information about the program that can easily be sent out. We will also be sending this information to community boards and other groups to help spread the word.

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection Updates Notice of Adoption relating to Adjudication of Violations. The rule will take effect on April 2, 2023. Notice of Adoption relating to the Home Improvement Business Trust Fund. The rule will take effect on April 2, 2023.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Verizon announced a new grant funding opportunity for small businesses, totaling $500,000, which is now available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with partners Next Street and LISC, the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online resource is designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital economy. Small businesses can access, for free, personalized learning through over 40 courses, mentorship, peer networking, 1:1 expert coaching and incentives such as grant funding.

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITITES

Does Your Business Receive NYS Incentives? We need to hear from you! The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is an active participant in the 5 Borough Jobs Coalition, a consortium of business organizations which advocate for business incentive programs which deeply impact New York City, notably, the Commercial Expansion Program (CEP), Energy Cost Savings Program (ECSP), Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) / Commercial Rent Tax Special Reduction (CRT), Lower Manhattan Energy Program, and the Lower Manhattan State and Local Sales Tax Exemption. Our Legislative team has successfully advocated to have these programs included in the Governor's Executive Budget Proposal and will be working with the Legislature to ensure they are included in the NYS Budget.  Please complete this brief survey so we can learn how these programs impact your business. Women of Distinction Luncheon Friday, March 31, 2023 from 11:30am to 2:00pm Villa Barone Manor 737 Throggs Neck Expressway Bronx, New York For 18 years, the Women of Distinction Luncheon has recognized outstanding women leaders for their contributions to the Bronx community. Each year with the support of local Bronx businesses and Bronx Chamber members we are able to provide scholarships to deserving college-bound female students through the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Ticket & Sponsor Opportunities available by emailing: foundation@bronxchamber.org For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking events and other opportunities hosted by the Chamber, its members, & partners, please visit and bookmark our website events calendar link in your browser - new events are added weekly!

VCJC News & Notes 3/10/23

 

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center
News and Notes

Here's this week's edition of the VCJC News and Notes email. We hope you enjoy it and find it useful!

Reminders Shabbos Shabbos information is, as always, available on our website, both in the information sidebar and the events calendar. Here are the times you need:   Shabbos Candles Friday 3/10/23 @ 5:39 pm Shabbos morning services at 8:40 am.  Please join the services if you can do so safely.  Shabbos Ends Saturday 3/11/23 @ 6:43 pm   CPR training, 3/23/23  VCJC will have a hands-only CPR Training event on Thursday, March 23rd from 7:00 to 8:00 pm…. course given by the FDNY . Registration is not necessary but helpful to know how many people will be present.  Call the office, 718-884-6105 and leave your name & phone #. 3. Daylight Savings Time Set your clocks ahead Saturday night for EDT that starts Sunday at 2AM.  4. Register for the Blood Drive Now!  Sunday, March 26th, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Game Room 3880 Sedgwick Ave Bronx, NY 10463 To schedule an appointment, please click here. For more information, please call NYBC at (800)933-2566. 5. Passover Package Distribution  Volunteers are needed to distribute about 80 Passover packages in the Amalgamated Park Reservoir houses and surrounding area on Sunday March 26th starting at 9 am.  Distribution is from the 9th Building Club Room on Gale Place opposite the train park. Packages are made up in advance. You can find the location by using 95 Gale Place as the address. Please bring a shopping cart as most of these packages can be walked. A few packages will require a car.  Please let BJCC know if you are planning on helping by sending an email to Brad Silver at the Bronx Jewish Community Council.  Van Cortlandt Jewish Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave Bronx, NY 10463

Attorney General James Stops Gun Distributors from Shipping Ghost Gun Parts into New York

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after securing a court order to immediately stop 10 national gun distributors from selling and shipping unfinished frames and receivers, the key components of deadly and untraceable ghost guns, into New York:

“Today’s court order will help protect New York communities and save New Yorkers’ lives. Ghost guns and easy-to-assemble ghost gun kits have caused violence and devastation throughout our state. My office will continue enforcing our commonsense gun laws, promoting public safety, and getting dangerous weapons off our streets.”

In January, Attorney General James filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against those 10 national gun distributors, demanding that they immediately stop selling and shipping illegal unfinished and/or unserialized frames and receivers, or ghost gun parts, to New York consumers. Last June, Attorney General James filed a lawsuit against those 10 national gun distributors for selling and shipping ghost gun parts into New York. The case is pending in the Southern District of New York.

The 10 gun distributors banned from shipping ghost gun kits into New York are: Brownells, Inc. (Brownells), Blackhawk Manufacturing Group (80 Percent Arms), Salvo Technologies, Inc. (80 P Builder or 80P Freedom Co), G.S. Performance, LLC (Glockstore), Indie Guns, LLC (Indie Guns), Primary Arms, LLC (Primary Arms), Arm or Ally, LLC (Arm or Ally), Rainier Arms, LLC (Rainier Arms), KM Tactical LLC, and Rock Slide USA, LLC (Rock Slide).