Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

This program administered by the US Small Business Administration provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.

U.S. Small Business Administration began registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and opened applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

1. Get the program details such as eligibility, funding amount, allowable use of funds and more.

2. Prepare

• Register for an account at restaurants.sba.gov. If you are working with a participating POS vendor, you do not need to register beforehand on the application portal.
• Review the sample application, program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options.
• Gather your documentation
• Call center support: 1-844-279-8898

3. Apply

• Applications open on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon ET.
• You can apply through SBA-recognized Point of Sale (POS) vendors or directly via SBA the online application portal.
• Participating POS providers include Square, Toast, Clover, NCR Corporation (Aloha). Note: If an applicant is working with a point-of-sale vendor, they do not need to register beforehand on the site.

For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants or in Spanish at sba.gov/restaurantes

1010 wins Small Business $10K Challenge

1010 Wins and Dime Community Bank are now accepting applicants for their Small Business $10K Challenge. Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with 100 employees or less can sign up for a chance to win $10,000 to help them get back on their feet or grow their business. Entrants should be the owner, principal or a decision-making employee of an eligible business. Only one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per eligible business is permitted.

The deadline to apply is May 9. 

Apply here

Update on Covid-19 guidelines

Beginning May 19 most capacity restrictions on businesses, venues and gatherings will be lifted thanks to vaccination progress and a reduction in COVID-19 cases

• Business Capacity Limits to Be Replaced with Space Available to Maintain Six Feet of Social Distancing
• New distance-based maximum capacity will apply across commercial settings, including retail, food services, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services, among other settings. It will also apply in houses of worship.

Beginning May 17, the 12am outdoor dining area curfew for bars and restaurants will be lifted. The 12am indoor dining area curfew will be lifted on May 31.

More information on reopening

Vaccines are readily available now - if your business needs help figuring out how/when/where to get your employees vaccinated, contact Julie Konvisser at 914-227-9309.

New Rochelle City Hall will Reopen to the Public on Monday May 3

New Rochelle City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, May 3 with the following health and safety guidelines in place:

•  Building admission is through the rear parking lot entrance only. The front door remains closed.
•  Masks or face coverings must be worn while in the building.
•  Many services are available on the City website: www.newrochelleny.com

A Day for Hope – Business Participation requested

A Day for HOPE is a community call to action in recognition of World Hunger Day 2021. On May 28^th HOPE Community Services will lead the charge to bring awareness and action to hunger in our community. Through a focused campaign, HOPE will raise consciousness and activism to fight food insecurity. Below are some steps that will be taken on the day.

• Local schools, organizations, and houses of worship will host food drives to collect goods to be distributed to the community by HOPE Community Services.
• Participating businesses, including local Restaurants and other business types, are asked to donate 10% of the earnings on the night to support efforts to feed their community. Dining on this day will be promoted through various mediums including news outlets, print, social media, and radio. Businesses will be provided with materials related to hunger in their community, as well as action items.

If you are interested in participating, contact info@hope-cs.org. Visit www.hopecommunityservices.org for more information.

Still thinking about outdoor dining this season?

If you want seating outside your restaurant on the sidewalk or in the parking lane, apply for a Sidewalk Café permit – FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED

For a sidewalk café you need:

• At least 10 ft between the building and curb so you can include a clear walkway for pedestrians
• Insurance listing the City of New Rochelle as additional insured
• A drawing showing your proposed layout
• NEW: Fees have been waived in 2021

Apply for Sidewalk Café

If you want seating on private property apply for an “OUTDOOR DINING” permit through the Bureau of Buildings. Apply for a Building permit using an architectural drawing of your space and layout. On the permit system, select Building Permit and then add outdoor dining in the description area.

Apply for Outdoor Dining Permit 

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