MTA ROCKAWAY A LINE SERVICE (continued)
With the resumption of regular A-train service, note the following:
·Shuttle Train Service from Far Rockaway/Mott Avenue to Rockaway Park/Beach 116 Street will end. th
The discounted fare of $2.75 will end the regular fare of $2.90 will be reinstituted at all Rockaway stations
The LIRR discounted $2.75 ticket will end and will resume its regular priced fare (but still take advantage of day trip one-way passes!).
Service update for the weekend Friday, May 19 at 11:30pm until Monday, May 20 at 5:00am: th th
There will be no A - Train Service in Southeast Queens between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue.
Beginning Friday, May 16 at 11:30PM to Monday, May 19 at 4:45AM The Rockaway Park Shuttle Train WILL BE SUSPENDED. th th
Free Shuttle Buses will run along these routes:
Q97 Nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue.
Q121 Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, making stops at Broad Channel, Beach 90 St, Beach 67 St, Beach 60 St, Beach 44 St, Beach 36 Street, and Beach 25 Street.
Q98 Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, stopping at Broad Channel, Beach 98 Street, and Beach 105 Street.
NORMAL SERVICE ON THE A TRAIN WILL RESUME AS OF MONDAY, MAY 19TH AT 4:45AM.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MTA CHAIR & CEO JANNO LIEBER, NYC
TRANSIT PRESIDENT DEMETRIUS CRICHLOW, ROCKAWAYS SERVICE
LEAD HUGO ZAMORA, AND LUCILLE SONGHAI FOR KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED AND THE PROJECT ON SCHEDULE!
NYC Small Business Services Business Prep Risk Assessment & Grant
Over the next several weeks RDRC will working with the Office of Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers, SBS, REMA4US and Crescent Consulting to provide additional information and support for businesses interested in applying.
Business PREP helps small businesses prepare for emergencies and enhance the resiliency of their operations, assets, and physical space. Program components include:
Emergency Preparedness Workshops and Webinars to educate on business continuity best practices.
Resiliency Online Resources including a Self-Assessment Tool to understand and help mitigate risks
Risk Assessments and Grants for commercial tenants and property owners operating out of a location at risk of flooding
NYC Small Business Services Business Prep Risk Assessment & Grant
Business PREP Risk Assessment & Grant Program (continued)
SBS will come to your business to:
Review your physical space, operations, and insurance coverage. Provide a custom report to prepare your business for future disruptions.
Applicants who receive an assessment may also be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to buy recommended equipment, such as flood barriers, generators, and fireproof storage containers to improve disaster resiliency
Key Eligibility Requirements:
Located in an area at risk of flooding. Small business has been in operation for at least 1 year. Annual revenue does not exceed $30 million.
Did not previously receive any grant or benefit from the NYC Department of Small Business Services Business PREP Grant Program or the RISE: NYC program
All required licenses and permits are current.
TO APPLY CLICK HERE:
BUSINESS RESOURCES
2024 BUSINESS GRANTS & MORE
SPECTRUM PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM
Spectrum Reach's Pay It Forward program offers selected small businesses free advertising campaign worth up to $15,000, including live and streaming TV, a custom-produced 30-second commercial, expert marketing consultation services and mentoring
Deadline: 12/31/2025
ALL GRANTS - WOMENSNET | GRANTS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS | SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS (AMBERGRANTSFORWOMEN.COM)
The Amber Grant by WomensNet is providing $10,000 and $25,000 grants for female entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams.
To be eligible, applicants must be a women-owned business or a female entrepreneur. Further, Applicants must share their business or business idea and explain how they would use the grant money.
Deadline: Monthly Skip,
BUSINESS RESOURCES
2024 BUSINESS GRANTS & MORE
Risk Assessment and Grant Program (nyc.gov)
NYC offers a grant program providing up to $5,000 for resiliency measures like flood barriers. Eligibility includes being in a flood-risk area, operating for at least a year, revenue under $30 million, and no prior NYC SBS grants. All licenses and permits must be current for eligibility.
Funding Range: Up to $5,000
Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program
Program supports various industries including Tech, FinTech, Healthcare. Eligibility for companies with < $2M dilutive funding, focusing on expanding VC access in New York.
Preference for C-Corp structured companies with operations in NY. Companies must be registered in NY, in good standing, and secure matching funds.
Private capital raised in the same round can contribute to financing ratio. Investments in convertible debt or equity must match private capital terms.
NYC Department of Small Business Services offers a Customized Training Grant Program: Businesses select tailored training programs to address challenges.
SBS reimburses up to 60% of costs for various areas.
Eligibility:
Grants range from $30,000 to $400,000.
NYC-based, operating for over a year, for-profit. Training involves a minimum of 10 employees.
Costs paid upfront and reimbursed quarterly.
Employees can attend different sessions within a year.
Upon completion, businesses must offer wage increases.
Businesses with <10 employees can apply as a consortium. Contact for details.
Amazon Black Business Accelerator Grant
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a U.S.-based Amazon Professional seller
Business must sell products on Amazon.com (U.S.) and be part of Amazon’s Certification Program
Must have at least one valid Certification uploaded to Seller Central Grant benefits currently apply to sellers with a valid minority-owned business registration or certification from one of the following organizations:
The National Minority Supplier Development Council
U.S. System for Award Management
U.S. Small Business Administration
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