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- Kingsbridge Armory, the conversation continues.

- Bronx Gamechangers Night w. New York Yankees - Save the Date

- New, New York Panel Report Released

Legislative & Advocacy Updates

- Governor Hochul Inauguration

-NYS Legislature Committee Leadership Announced

- Department of Consumer Affairs & Worker Protection Updates

Upcoming Events

- Avenue NYC, Feast of Three Kings Celebration - Mott Haven

KINGSBRIDGE ARMORY
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES

On Thursday, January 5 the Community Discussion on the future of the Kingsbridge Armory continued as the community based planning process of redeveloping the over 500,000 sf landmark moves forward in the planning process. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), elected officials, and community members are actively involved in the community-driven engagement process that will outline a new vision for the future redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory.

The engagement process, “Together for Kingsbridge / Juntos para Kingsbridge,” consists of a series of public workshops and engagements designed to provide information on the Armory’s current condition and future opportunity and develop a shared understanding of how this tremendous public asset can support the neighborhood and the community’s economic development priorities. As part of the plan, a community working group has been formed to guide the engagement and shape the visioning document that will serve as the decision-making foundation for future necessary public actions, including requests for proposals and approvals. 

NEW, NEW YORK PANEL RELEASES REPORT
LAUNCHES LONG TERM STRATEGIC PLAN FOR NEW YORK CITY

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced the New New York: Making New York Work For Everyone action plan developed by the New New York Panel, which the Governor and Mayor convened earlier this year. The action plan includes a set of 40 proposals intended to serve as a roadmap for the city's future and make New York City an even better place to live and work. Launched in May 2022 and led by co-chairs and former deputy mayors Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery and former Sidewalk Labs CEO Daniel Doctoroff, the broad and diverse panel of civic leaders and industry experts worked for six months to generate recommendations for the city and state at a time of historic alignment between the two.

"New York City sets the example for the nation's economic development and the work of the New, New York panel provides an innovative path forward for our City and nation," said Lisa Sorin, President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. "Focusing on and strengthening our commercial districts, addressing workforce transportation connectivity, and investing in the future of the innovation economy are all elements that work in tandem to create a stronger, vibrant, inclusive, and holistic economy - one that can be a global example for growth. I am grateful to Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams and Chairs Richard Buery and Dan Doctoroff for their sustained commitment to New York's business community."

The recommendations center around how the City and State could partner with each other and across sectors to reimagine a New New York that propels the city and region forward for its next chapter of growth. In the Bronx three areas for strategic investment include: The Bronx HUB, Fordham Road, and the Morris Park neighborhood, specifically the area centered on the Montefiore campus, as well as areas near Metro North station construction.

BRONX GAMECHANGER NIGHT W. NY YANKEES YANKEES V. PHILLIES 4/4/2023

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the New York Yankees announce the Bronx Gamechangers Night scheduled for April 4, 2023.

Celebrate the Spring season with The Bronx Chamber of Commerce as the New York Yankees take on the Phillies on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:30pm with a 7:05pm game time!

Enjoy an all-inclusive luxury suite, private stadium entrance, open bar, dinner, and a great view of the diamond while networking with industry leaders, thought partners and supporters working to make the Bronx thrive.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce extends our sincere gratitude to the New York Yankees, longtime members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and founding investors in the Bronx Champion Circle, for their generosity.

LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS

Department of Consumer Affairs & Worker Protection

Department of Consumer Affairs Small Business Regulation Rule Changes

Notice of Adoption to amend rules to repeal certain violations and make other violations curable to reform small business regulations without compromising consumer and worker wellbeing. 

Bronx Chamber Testifies During Consumer Affairs Hearing on Delivery Worker Minimum Wage Increase

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce delivered testimony against the proposed rule change setting a higher minimum wage for third party app delivery workers today.

New York City is proposing a minimum pay rate of nearly $24 an hour for "deliveristas," delivery workers engaged in the app-delivery sector. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP” or “Department”) is proposing to add rules establishing a method for determining the minimum payments that must be made to a food delivery worker by a third-party food delivery service or third-party courier service, as required by New York City Administrative Code § 20- 1522. The proposal, billed as the first of its kind, would cover salary and expenses, as well as a payment to offset the delivery workers' lack of insurance.

DCWP released a report on pay and working conditions of app-based restaurant delivery workers in New York City and the proposed effects of its proposed minimum pay rate.

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