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IMPORTANT: New loan and grant program now available to NYC businesses

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57:29 -0400

The City of New York and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are providing small businesses in New York City with disaster recovery loans as part of the $293 million allocated for business recovery through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. The New York City Department of Small Business Services will be administering the program with assistance from the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC). If you are a small business that experienced direct damage as a result of the storm and demonstrate an ability to repay the loan, you can now access up to $150,000 in loan money. Loans will have a 1% interest rate and must be repaid in five to seven years. Businesses approved for the loan are also eligible for a matching grant of up to $60,000. 

Please see the NYC Hurricane Sandy Loan & Grant Program Core application. Once complete, please contact an account manager at one of the local NYC Business Solutions centers to submit your application. For more information, please see our Loan and Grant Program FAQs and Document Checklist.

For more information about this important loan and grant resource, follow the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/home/home.shtml

And a consolidated list of resources available to businesses is always located here:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/home/Hurricane%20Sandy%20Recovery%20Services.shtml

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Last Monday, we held a #ConeyRecovers Awards Ceremony where...

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:00 -0400

Coney Island Community Based Organizations receiving regrants.

Coney Island business owners.

Coney Corps participants who "are ready to work"!

Last Monday, we held a #ConeyRecovers Awards Ceremony where approx, 100 businesses received awards, 33 community based organizations received #ConeyRecovers grants and approximately 100 Coney Corps members were recognized. Thank you to the New York Road Runners for sponsoring the event!

Guess who’s back?!

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:30 -0400

Guess who’s back?!

NEW YORK DISASTER INTERFAITH SERVICES (NYDIS) is Hiring!

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:00 -0400

They are looking for candidates in the following Administrative & SuperStorm Sandy Recovery positions and internships;

All Jobs Listed

Administrative

Finance & Office Manager

NYC Volunteer Group Housing Program

Program Coordinator

Partnerships Coordinator

Summer Internships (Paid)

NYC Sandy Unmet Needs Roundtable Program

Moderator (Program Director)

Case Manager & Resource Coordinator

Partnerships Coordinator

Client (CAN) & Building Supplies Database Manager

NO PHONE CALLS
Send Cover Letter & Resume to office@nydis.org

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, sexual orientation, color, creed, culture, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race or sex.

On Saturday, May 19th, we celebrated Coney Island Generation...

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:16:00 -0400

On Saturday, May 19th, we celebrated Coney Island Generation Gap, an organization that has been so active in serving their youth, their neighbors and the entire community since Sandy. Executive Director Pam Harris, who herself lost the entire first floor of her home, and the rest of her amazing team, embodies the spirit of resiliency that has helped Coney Island along on its path to recovery. #ConeyRecovers

Hello from the #ConeyIsland #BrooklynHalf Finish Line!

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:29:42 -0400

Hello from the #ConeyIsland #BrooklynHalf Finish Line!

NYC Recovery

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:48:00 -0400

NYC Recovery:

New Yorkers living and working in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy face many challenges as they rebuild their homes, restore their businesses and get their lives back to normal. This site provides access to information on the City’s efforts to help New Yorkers recover from the devastating effects of the storm.

This weekend, Coney Island will serve as the finish line for the...

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:55:00 -0400

This weekend, Coney Island will serve as the finish line for the NYRR’s Brooklyn Half Marathon. In what will be the biggest event in the area since Hurricane Sandy, the race is symbolic of the ongoing work of recovery in our neighborhood. And thanks to the generosity of the New York Road Runners and the race participants, we’re also raising resources and awareness for the neighborhood. See you on the Boardwalk!

"#ConeyRecovers awards $100K in grants to Coney Island businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy"

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:08 -0400

News12 Coverage about #ConeyRecovers Awards Dinner Last Night:

Dozens of Coney Island businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy have been awarded more than $100,000 in recovery grants.

The relief organization #ConeyRecovers handed out the money at Gargiulo’s Restaurant. Those involved say it’s not just about getting businesses back on track, but also about strengthening the community as a whole.

The grants came from donations that were privately fundraised.

Tonight in Coney Island we celebrated our progress in...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:42:37 -0400

Tonight in Coney Island we celebrated our progress in neighborhood recovery with businesses, not-for-profits, and residents. Over $100k of grant funding distributed, and many accomplishments recognized! Thanks to the NYRR for sponsoring tonight’s event, to the thousands who have volunteered and donated over the past six months, and to Coney Island for its amazing resilience in the face of challenge and adversity. #ConeyRecovers

She’s back! The 90y/o Grandmother’s Predictions has...

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:05 -0400

She’s back! The 90y/o Grandmother’s Predictions has returned just in time for Mother’s Day! Welcome home! #ConeyRecovers

webuildthecity: Garrison Architects designed the comfort and...

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:06:46 -0400

webuildthecity:

Garrison Architects designed the comfort and lifeguard stations being installed by crane last night. The units were fabricated in Pennsylvania, then trucked and barged to New York City over the last few days. A amazing accomplishment within an incredibly disciplined timeframe.

How can we help you?

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Are you a resident, business owner, not-for-profit, or other impacted individual that needs assistance? Please let us know how we can help. Email us at info@coneyrecovers.org, visit the #ConeyRecovers Headquarters at 1701 Surf Avenue (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or check back here at www.ConeyRecovers.org.

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MAYOR BLOOMBERG, HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN AND SENATOR SCHUMER ANNOUNCE FEDERAL APPROVAL OF CITY’S PLAN FOR NEARLY $1.8 BILLION IN HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY INITIATIVES

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:55:12 -0400

Programs to Help New Yorkers Complete Home Repairs, Assist Businesses with Damages and Lost Sales

Recovery Specialists to Work with Home and Business Owners Throughout Application Process

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the Federal approval of the City’s plan for $1.77 billion in Hurricane Sandy recovery initiatives. The City submitted its Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan last month, which outlined its proposal to spend the initial Federal aid allocation on programs for housing recovery, business recovery, infrastructure and resiliency. With this approval, the Federal funds can be released, allowing the City to launch its initiatives and extend relief to more New Yorkers in need – particularly home owners and small businesses with extensive damages and expenses. The Mayor, Secretary Donovan and Senator Schumer made the announcement in the Blue Room at City Hall and were joined by Deputy Mayor for Operations Cas Holloway, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel, Director of Housing Recovery Operations Brad Gair, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of Mayor’s Special Initiative for Rebuilding & Resiliency Seth Pinsky, New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Rob Walsh, Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua, Congress members Nydia Velazquez and Gregory Meeks, City Council member Donovan Richards, and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

“The City took immediate action in the days following the storm – distributing millions of meals, repairing more than 20,000 homes and making tens of millions of dollars available for impacted businesses – and these Federal dollars will help us continue our recovery work to get home and business owners back on their feet,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “With the Federal approval now in place, we’re going to see that this relief money starts flowing to home and business owners as soon as possible. I want to thank Secretary Donovan for his leadership and our Congressional Delegation – especially Senators Schumer and Gillibrand – for their advocacy to secure this funding.”

“This plan is truly a neighborhood-based approach to disaster recovery,” said Secretary Donovan. “We’ve worked closely with Mayor Bloomberg, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and the New York Congressional Delegation throughout this process to help families get back in their homes, jumpstart local economies and make communities more resilient.”

“Now that this plan is approved, desperately needed dollars can start flowing to the homeowners and business owners who lost so much,” said Senator Schumer said. “It is a turning point in our recovery from the storm, but our work won’t be done until houses are totally rebuilt, businesses are reopen, and roads, bridges, schools and other infrastructure has been repaired, stronger than it was before.”

“This is an important day in the recovery process for families and small businesses who were devastated by Hurricane Sandy,” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said. “These critical federal funds will help families get back on their feet and help hard hit communities rebuild stronger and smarter. We will keep working together to secure every federal resource we need for a full recovery.”

The City’s recovery programs fall into four categories: housing recovery, business recovery, infrastructure and resiliency.

Housing Recovery – $648 Million

The housing relief programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief program include:

$306 million for reconstruction of one- and two- family homes;
$225 million for repair and reconstruction projects in multi-family buildings;
$108 million for resiliency improvements to public housing; and
$9 million for up to 24 months of rental assistance for families displaced by Hurricane Sandy.

The application process for the housing recovery programs will launch at the beginning of next month, and homeowners will be able to register for grant, loan and rental assistance by calling 311 or visiting www.nyc.gov. Once the registrations are processed, homeowners will be assigned a housing recovery specialist who will work directly on their application. In preparation for their application, homeowners are advised to collect the documents they will need as part of the aid application process, including: photo identification; proof of income; proof of residency; and any insurance claims or settlements for Sandy-damaged structures. With the exception of the money going towards public housing, the New York City Housing Recovery Office and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development will manage these funds. More information on the requirements is available on www.nyc.gov.

Business Recovery – $293 Million

The business relief programs funded through the City’s Federal aid plan include:

$72 million for business loans and grants;
$90 million for investments in business resiliency;
$90 million for “Game-Changer Investment Competition” to reward innovative ideas for spurring economic development in hard hit areas; and
$41 million for a competition to develop resilient technologies.

The application process for the business loan and grant program will open on Monday, May 20^th. Business owners can find out more information about the application and other requirements by calling 311 or visiting www.nyc.gov. The City’s Department of Small Business Services will oversee the loan and grant program. Business owners will work directly with an account manager at the NYC Business Solutions Center to apply for loans of up to $150,000 and matching grants of up to $60,000.

Infrastructure and Resiliency Programs

The City will extend $360 million to repair City infrastructure damaged by the storm, and for City services set up in the response and recovery work. The City has set aside $294 million for resiliency investments to be detailed in a report issued by the Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency later this month. Finally, per Federal requirements, $177 million has been allocated for planning and administration of the City’s recovery programs.

“HUD’s approval of our comprehensive Action Plan enables us to take the next critical step toward recovery – launching the programs for home rebuilding and business assistance that will rejuvenate the neighborhoods Sandy hit hardest,” said Deputy Mayor Holloway. “We’ll also take the first steps toward making the City more resilient to the impacts that we know climate change will bring.”

“With this Federal approval, the City can apply critical resources to the housing and business programs that will help our communities continue to recovery,” said Deputy Mayor Steel. “Mayor Bloomberg has developed a thorough plan that will provide aid quickly to those who need it, and we are grateful to our Federal partners who worked to secure and expedite this funding.”

“We created these programs with the understanding that recovery is personal – that every individual affected by this storm has endured unique hardships and faces unique challenges,” said Gair, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations. “In order for us to have a successful recovery we must be persistent, creative and compassionate in our methods.”

“Post-Sandy, HPD has been working endless hours to restore services, keep people in their homes and rehouse the displaced. Throughout it all, New Yorkers have proved themselves again and again to be remarkably strong and resilient,” said HPD Commissioner Wambua. “I thank our federal partners for their leadership in response to New Yorkers’ need in the face of this disaster. We know that recovery takes time and patience. We look forward to getting these resources out into the communities where they are badly needed.”

“The approval of this action plan will allow us to add substantial scale to the critical business and community assistance programs that the Bloomberg Administration launched and has been administering since Hurricane Sandy hit,” said Pinsky, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of Mayor’s Special Initiative for Rebuilding & Resiliency. “We appreciate the ongoing collaboration of our partners at all levels of government, including, of course, our federal partners, and look forward to continuing to work with them on both our recovery efforts and the very important task of making New York a model of resiliency for decades to come.”

“Just days following Hurricane Sandy, the City’s low interest Emergency Loan program was up and running to help small businesses get back on their feet,” said Commissioner Walsh. “Six months later, it has been incredible to witness the resiliency of NYC’s small businesses. While many have opened their doors again, some are still struggling, and thanks to the work of our Federal partners, these additional funds will provide a big boost.”

A copy of the approved Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan is available on www.nyc.gov.

Grant Opportunity: Save the Children Emergency Recovery Grant Program

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:43:00 -0400

Save the Children has announced a new grant opportunity that may be of interest to some of the local organizations that serve youth in Coney Island.

Details regarding the grant can be found here

The Save the Children Emergency Recovery Grant Program

The purpose of the grant program is to help restore access to child care, out-of-school programs and Pre-K-12 schools, filling a gap left by insurance and federal aid.

Please note: Save the Children will not consider requests related to renovation/construction.

Examples of eligible support include but are not limited to: program materials and supplies, temporary space rental, child-specific furniture and play-related equipment, extra-curricular and/or short-term developmental programs for children, and books.

More Job Opportunities!

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:40:00 -0400

Alliance for Coney Island to Host Third Round of Job Screening Events – Hundreds of Summer Jobs in Coney Island Available

Over 200 Positions Are Available, Third Round of Planned Screening Events Ahead of Summer Season

Candidates Must Register Online at www.ConeyIslandJobs2013.com

What: Coney Island Job Screening Event
When: Wednesday, May 15^th | 10am- 5 pm
Who: The Alliance for Coney Island will be screening candidates to fill over 200 positions available at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and the New York Aquarium

CONEY ISLAND, May 6, 2013 –In partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the HireNYC Program, Councilman Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. and with support from Workforce 1 and Small Business Services, the Alliance for Coney Island announces a last round of job screening events in Coney Island. This is the 4^thannual job screening event targeting locals for job placement opportunities within the iconic Coney Island amusement district. This workforce initiative is a collaboration among local community partners, including the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, Community Board 13, Astella Development and NYCHA. Each year the program provides hundreds of job placement opportunities for hundreds of local residents. Last year, over 1,600 candidates were screened at 4 events to fill 500 open positions, many of which were filled by local Coney Island residents. This year, hundreds of candidates have already been screened in previous rounds of screening events. There are even more open positions available at next week’s screening event, offering over 200 available positions for Coney Island’s official summer kick-off on Memorial Day weekend. As the Coney Island community continues to recover from the effects of Superstorm Sandy, workforce development programs such as these provide direct benefits to local residents, and demonstrates resiliency as we look forward to another record breaking year in Coney Island.

What: Coney Island Job Screening Event
When: Wednesday, May 15^th | 10am- 5 pm
Who: The Alliance for Coney Island will be screening candidates to fill over 200 positions available at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and the New York Aquarium.

Applebee’s is set to open their Coney Island location at 1217 Surf Avenue, in June 2013. The restaurant will be the first new sit-down restaurant to open their doors on Surf Avenue in many decades.

In order to attend the screening event, candidates must register online at www.ConeyIslandJobs2013.com.

Stay in touch: sign up for email updates

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:33:45 -0400

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Check out the Stars of Hope in Coney Island! They were installed...

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:14:16 -0400

Check out the Stars of Hope in Coney Island! They were installed by collaboration of “New York Says Thank You Foundation” and “Groesbeck Rebuilds America” under the “Stars of Hope” project.

Summer Youth Employment Program Application Available Until May 10th!

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:29 -0400

The application for students to sign-up for the Summer Youth Employment Program is on May 10^th. It is open to any NYC residents aged 14-24.

The application and more information can be found here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/summer_youth_employment.shtml