Open Storefronts AnnouncementOctober 28, 2020We are excited to report that Mayor de Blasio has just announced a plan for Open Storefronts! This is in response to the BID Association’s calls for such a program to help save small businesses, especially as … Read More
Voting Safely During COVID-19October 21, 2020With Election Day coming up on November 3rd, it is of utmost importance that voters be informed of the process and prepared to vote safely. NYC Health has released guidelines on the different ways to vote – … Read More
Google Provides E-Commerce Support for Small BusinessesSeptember 30, 2020Google’s MainStreet online provides small businesses and artists in the State of New York with free, hands-on support to start selling online. The program pairs small business owners with COOP students, who are trained in e-commerce and … Read More
Resources for RestaurantsSeptember 23, 2020As outdoor dining continues, and indoor dining begins again, The NYC Department of Small Business Services has released a list of resources that can be used for restaurants that are already open or plan on reopening upon … Read More
Hudson Square DiscountsSeptember 23, 2020Hudson Square – we are All In. Neighborhood restaurants, bars, salons and retailers are excited to welcome you back. Support your local retailer by shopping locally and taking advantage of a variety of deals and discounts, now through October 31st. Read More
Google Grants Available for Latino-owned Small and Medium BusinessesSeptember 17, 2020Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than the general population to start a business, yet as COVID-19 continues to disrupt the US economy, the impact on the Latino small business community is glaring. A recent study from the National … Read More
Care for Hudson Square Installation Winner AnnouncedSeptember 16, 2020The Hudson Square Business Improvement District is pleased to announce that WIP Collaborative is the winner of “Care for Hudson Square”, a partnership with Hudson Square Properties and the Urban Design Forum. After a two-round design competition … Read More
Interim Guidelines for Indoor DiningSeptember 14, 2020The Department of Health has released interim guidelines for when indoor dining returns on September 30, 2020. These guidelines include, but are not limited to the following: A maximum of 25% normal capacity A maximum of 10 … Read More
Parklets & Outside DiningAugust 26, 2020Parklets are curbside dining spaces that offer safe and attractive outdoor dining options. HSBID worked with local food and beverage merchants to provide, seating, planters, and colorful graphics to provide a creative identity throughout the neighborhood. Parklets … Read More
Outdoor SpacesAugust 26, 2020Now more than ever New Yorkers need open public spaces. HSBID has reconfigured our outdoor spaces by placing furniture at socially safe distances. We continue to maintain these spaces and hope you will take advantage of them … Read More
Open StreetsAugust 26, 2020As part of our recovery efforts, under City’s Open Streets initiative we are overseeing stretches of two streets in the district that have been closed to non-essential vehicles, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to safely use the roadbeds … Read More
Parklets in the NewsAugust 21, 2020As Manhattan continues its recovery and residents and workers alike return to the city, restaurants have reopened. Rather than opening their doors; they have begun serving their customers outside on the sidewalk and in the roadbed. In … Read More
Clarkson Street/North Varick ImprovementsJuly 29, 2020Persistence pays off! Nearly a decade after we collaborated with Sam Schwartz Engineering on recommendations for pedestrian-friendly improvements on Varick Street—and after years of advocating for those improvements— we received approval from the City, and the Department … Read More
Outdoor Dining on Hudson Square Parklets Now Available!July 15, 2020As New York slowly begins to reopen, you may have seen more life on Manhattan streets. People are beginning to see family, go to work, and take mass transit. One way that New York City is carefully … Read More
Safety Improvements on Varick StreetJuly 2, 2020This month, DOT will be doing work in our neighborhood. The goal of the work will bring various benefits to the Hudson Square community, such as calmer traffic, the addition of protected bike lanes, as well as … Read More
Hudson Square Supports PrideJune 21, 2020Every June, New York City and the world come together to celebrate Pride. This year is the 50th anniversary of NYC Pride March. Due to COVID-19, rather than walking the Manhattan streets, we will be celebrating virtually. … Read More
Phase 2 Reopening – Open Restaurants InitiativeJune 18, 2020Mayor Bill de Blasio announced guidance for the City’s Open Restaurants program this morning. Qualifying restaurants and bars will be allowed to expand outdoor seating on sidewalks, curb lanes, backyards, patios, plazas, and (eventually) Open Streets as … Read More
PPE SuppliersJune 17, 2020As we continue to navigate a world with Covid-19, PPE has and will continue to be an important role in our daily lives. The Hudson Square BID has been working with NYC Small Business Services, NYC Economic … Read More
Helping OutJune 2, 2020Many individuals and businesses are interested in helping their fellow New Yorkers during this crisis. Need for help spans from food banks to medical volunteers, but also includes tutoring school children online or donating pro bono professional … Read More
NYC Health – resources and information about COVID-19May 29, 2020Download this graphic Download this graphic As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to affect our City, the Hudson Square BID will post resources to help keep your business running and safe. CDC guidance for businesses NYC Department of Health … Read More
Upcoming webinars for small business assistanceMay 26, 2020Below please find a list of upcoming webinars to help aid and guide businesses during the pandemic. June 2 2-3pm New York’s other crisis during Coronavirus pandemic: Mental Health. Register HERE 4:30pm reopening commercial offices, welcoming the … Read More
Documenting the pandemic in NYCMay 13, 2020As our daily experiences are constantly evolving and in flux, cultural organizations to oral historians are looking at various ways to capture and archive New Yorkers experience during the pandemic. Below are various ways you can capture … Read More
1010 WINS Small Business ChallengeMay 7, 20201010 WINS knows these are extraordinary times for small business owners. You may need a helping hand to relaunch and get back on your feet. Well, 1010 WINS and BNB Bank – the Bank for local businesses … Read More
Additional COVID-19 ResourcesMay 6, 2020Many individuals need help during this crisis. Stress is at an all time high, but there are resources available. Here are some additional resources for those looking. Get Tested in Your Community Find Community testing sites operated … Read More
