Government Alerts 8.11.20

Heat Advisory and Cooling Centers

A heat advisory is in effect for New York City through 8:00pm, Wednesday, August 12. Cooling centers are open; to find the nearest location, including hours of operation, call 311 or visit the City’s Cooling Center Finder. 

"Save Main Street" Initiative for Small Businesses

Comptroller Scott M. Stringer has proposed Save Main Street, a crash relief program to help New York City’s struggling small businesses. Click here for more information.

Light Up the City Purple on August 26

The WomensActivism.NYC project at the New York City Department of Records and Information Services has coordinated a five‐year celebration of American women winning suffrage, which culminates in 2020. Celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage by lighting up a building or lighting up other locations in purple on August 26, 2020 - Women’s Equality Day. To participate, fill out this form and return it to womensactivism@records.nyc.gov.

Manhattan Outdoor Dining Photo Contest

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer is launching a friendly competition to find the most creative outside dining arrangements at Manhattan restaurants! Take a photo of your favorite outdoor dining set-up and email it to info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov by September 1, with the subject line “Dining Contest". Be sure to include the restaurant’s name and address in the email. Borough President Brewer will select winners all across Manhattan and will even visit some of the most exciting ones!

Takeout/Delivery of Alcohol Extended

Governor Cuomo has issued a new Executive Order that allows restaurants and bars to continue selling alcohol for takeout and delivery through September 4, 2020. Alcohol must be accompanied by the sale of a food item per specific requirements. Click here to review the requirements.

Virtual Programs for Women Entrepreneurs of NYC

WE NYC has put together a great lineup of virtual programs for women entrepreneurs to attend. Check them out here.