Bloomberg: $5.5 million business grants program for storm recovery
Posted:
Updated:
By MYFOX NEW YORK STAFF
MYFOXNY.COM/AP -
Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Saturday a new $5.5 million grant program for New York City businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy.
Bloomberg says banks have pledged another $5 million to an already $10 million emergency loan fund. The grant program is designed to complement the loans.
"Getting New York City small businesses back on their feet is key to helping our economy recover from Sandy," said Mayor Bloomberg. "The capital provided through this program will help businesses purchase supplies, make repairs, and get back up and running."
Businesses that have been displaced for at least three weeks can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to help with repairs, supplies and other expenses caused by the storm.
The money comes from the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Partnership for New York City, which is a business group.
All businesses in need of assistance due to Hurricane Sandy should contact NYC Business Solutions by filling out a Contact an Account Manager form at www.nyc.gov/nycbusiness, calling 311 and asking for "NYC Business Solutions" or visiting one of the City's Restoration Centers.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:02:22 GMT
WCS photo
Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Friday, May 24 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:12:21 GMT
AP photo
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
