HAPPY NEW YEAR, FAB BUSINESSES! Welcome to 2021. It’s been a shocking, difficult, and unprecedented journey, but we’ve made it to the new year! Although

LOOKING AHEAD: PPP, FORGIVENESS AND TAXES The end of this long, very different year is coming to a close, and there have been several months

SAVING SIDEWALKS FOR SMALL BUSINESSThe success of Open Streets and Open Streets: Restaurants has led to the development of Open Storefronts, a reimagining of outdoor

CASHLESS IS NOT KING The legislation banning cashless-only establishments in NYC goes into effect on November 19th. Earlier this year, City Council voted in the

REOPENING FITNESS FOR FALL! Although gyms and fitness centers in New York State were given a late August opening, NYC has targeted September 2 for

OUTDOOR DINING IS WHERE IT’S AT! FAB NEWS! Eater NY reports that NYC’s widespread outdoor dining program will return next year, Mayor Bill de Blasio

THE FAB OUTDOORS In “Reopening NY,” we’re at the eve of Phase 3, which signals the launch of personal care services like nail salons, tattoo

This is a short list of ways people can support protesters and communities impacted by police violence and the pandemic crisis. We plan to add

REOPENING READINESS Governor Cuomo outlined a plan to reopen New York State, called New York Forward. The plan focuses on getting people back to work and

THE LONG ROAD BACK… A RETURN TO “NORMAL” Recently Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a 12-step plan to reopen the state, based on a steady decline in

GOVERNMENT AID FOR SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS The government has responded to the Coronavirus pandemic on every level: federal, state, city and local.

FAB FULTON, or Fulton Area Business Alliance, the business improvement district that spans two neighborhoods along the major artery of Fulton Street in Brooklyn, recently