FAB Neighborhood News – May 2025
MAY IS MAGIC Did it creep up on ya? Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, and if you haven’t planned in advance, you may be searching for the perfect gift or outing to celebrate the special moms in your life. We have a few FAB ideas you might consider: Crafty moms might enjoy a hands-on […]
FAB Biz Blast – May 2025
SMALL BUSINESS MONTH EXPO Once again, NYC Department of Small Business is holding a Small Business Month Expo! The expo is a valuable opportunity for small businesses to network, access free resources, and attend educational workshops. Access FREE City of New York Government services from 100+ city programs, agencies, & partners for all NYC small business […]
FAB Biz Blast – Apr 2025
OUTDOOR DINING, WITH BOOZY BEVERAGES — AN UPDATE While the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates outdoor dining, the State Liquor Authority (SLA) oversees alcohol in outdoor dining spaces. There have been several developments between the two agencies and their approaches to outdoor dining that impact NYC restaurants participating in the seasonal program. Our colleagues […]
FAB Biz Blast – Mar 2025
NEW CITY PROGRAM REPLACES UNCERTIFIED E-BIKES WITH NEW ONES The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently announced that applications are now open for New York City’s e-bike trade-in program for food delivery workers, the first-ever municipal program of its kind. Eligible food delivery workers will be able to trade in an uncertified electric […]
FAB Neighborhood News – Mar 2025
MARCHING INTO SPRING Spring is loading… and not without controversy. There’s lots of turmoil in the retail arena these days; social media feeds are buzzing with plans for consumer economic boycotts of well-known big-box outlets and companies. If you’re considering joining the nationwide protests, this is a fantastic time to support small and local businesses. […]
FAB Biz Blast – Feb 2025
NEW CITY PROGRAM REPLACES UNCERTIFIED E-BIKES WITH NEW ONES The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently announced that applications are now open for New York City’s e-bike trade-in program for food delivery workers, the first-ever municipal program of its kind. Eligible food delivery workers will be able to trade in an uncertified electric […]
FAB Neighborhood News – Jan 2025
Y2K WAS JUST YESTERDAY, RIGHT? WHAT’S NEW Happy New Year! Looks like we have lots to look forward to in the district for the new year; right now, several storefronts are announcing businesses coming to FAB Fulton, and a few more debuted during the holiday season. Make note of these new additions: Ark Bagels is […]
FAB Biz Blast – Jan 2025
DEJA VU: NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS FOR 2025 Every year, we bring you a rundown of the changes that come with the flip of the calendar to a new year. As reported by Patch, there are a half dozen new laws that will make a huge impact, and a few that will affect the small […]
FAB Biz Blast – Dec 2024
CHEERS TO A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible spirit, resilience, and dedication you’ve brought to our community. Your hard work has not only kept our district thriving but has also brought connection and […]
FAB Biz Blast – Nov 2024
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF FAB AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY It may be spooky season now, but that’s just the start of the holiday shopping season! Nearly 15 years ago, American Express wanted to encourage people to “shop small” and pump more money into the local economy during the recession. What’s now known as “Small […]