The Downtown Middletown BID

To qualify for the program, an establishment must: Be full-service restaurants (NAICS code 722511), or establishments engaged in providing food services and meals prepared on-premises to patrons who traditionally order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service), including on-premises food and drinking establishments licensed through the State Liquor Authority (SLA). Establishments providing take out or grab and go food services due to COVID-19 ...restrictions are also eligible; Franchises are not eligible; Have no more than $3 million in 2019 revenue; Be located in New York State; Have been in operation on or before March 1, 2019; Certify and demonstrate that they have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 Agree to comply with all applicable New York State and local reopening guidance and COVID-19 health and safety policies, including the New York Forward reopening guidance and Cluster Action Initiative guidance, as well as SLA and DOH regulations. How to Apply: Restaurants can apply to the Rising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund starting Monday, January 11, 2021. The online application can be found at: nysrestaurantrecovery.fluxx.io as well as at the Diageo, Southern Glazer and NDC webpages. The online grant portal may close temporarily should the number of applications exceed funding availability. If grant funding remains available due to the exclusion of ineligible applications, the online grant portal will be reopened following an announcement by the Empire State Development. To apply, applicants will need the following required documents: o Current Government-issued photo ID for every owner of 20% or more o 2019 Federal Business Tax Returns o 2020 Year-to-Date Income Statement o Copy of SLA License o List and proof of eligible reimbursable COVID-19 response related expenses incurred since 9/1/2020 (If a capital expense please include receipts for equipment, labor and/or construction) Any program announcements and/or updates will be posted to the ESD website. For more information visit https://esd.ny.gov/raising-nys-bar-restaurant-recovery-fund

Downtown Middletown is looking magical! We wanted to share some of our favorite photos from last night's snow! #middletownnybid #holidays2020 #shoplocal

Don’t forget to come downtown and shop local. We have a variety of services, retailers, and restaurants. Visit our map to help find what you're looking for at middletownbid.org/bid-for-business/business-directory-map

Spread the holiday spirit by shopping Downtown Middletown! #shopsmall #MiddletownNYBID #holidays2020 #shoplocal 3Ninja Hibachi and Sushi Express DeFilippis Bakery Middletown NY J&V inc Get Flawless By IJala The Switch Inn ... Oak & Reed Downtown See more

Happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce, taking place Thursday, December 10th will be the 3rd Festival of Lights! Due to COVID-19, this year we encourage our residents to watch virtually. The lighting will be streamed through City of Middletown, NY Facebook page, be sure to tune in!

Our local businesses need our continued support! Shop local this holiday season! Shop Downtown Middletown! #MiddletownNYBID #shoplocal #shopsmall #holidays2020

Today Rock Fantasy turns 35! Mayor DeStefano and Director of Middletown OECD Maria Bruni presented Rock Fantasy with a Certificate of Recognition! A Downtown Middletown staple, Rock Fantasy sells concert tickets, band tees, vinyl records, and tons more! Congrats to 35 years in business, and many more to come! @rockfantasyconcertshop

The holiday’s may be over, but don't forget to continue supporting our Downtown Businesses! Be sure to stop by your favorite BID Businesses and see what’s new! Whatever you need, our Downtown is the place to get it, we have it all! Visit MiddletownBID.org to find out more!

Don't forget Middletown's Merry Mailboxes are out and waiting for your children's letters to Santa! All letters must be submitted with a self-addressed envelope including postage. This is the only way to secure safe delivery of your letter from Santa back to you! All letters must be submitted into a mailbox by Friday, December 18th. No letters will be accepted after this time. MAILBOX LOCATIONS IN THE BID! *Gravel area between Middletown City Hall and Middletown Police Depa...rtment (Train) *Green space across from the Historical Paramount Theater (Motorcycle) *Run 4 Downtown Park (Sleigh) *Thrall Library Entrance (Santa's Mailbox) See more

December 10th was the first night of Hanukkah, and to celebrate the annual Menorah Lighting was held virtually! If you missed it you can watch it here! Happy Hanukkah!

We wish nothing but happiness to Armando as he begins the next phase of his life

Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa from The City of Middletown and The Downtown Business Improvement District.

Don't forget, we are calling on all Downtown Businesses! We want to see your holiday spirit! Be sure to share or email your pictures so we can share with the community! #middletownnybid #holidays2020 #shoplocal

Happy Halloween!

Merry Christmas from the Downtown Middletown BID!

Downtown Middletown is open for business! Check out this collection of all our Businesses who are open and ready for you to stop by! Thank you iDa Beauty Supply Store, DA TANG Supermarket, Serpentini Jewelry & Watch Services, Holy Dog, The Umbrella of Grace African Market, Clemson Bros. Brewery, Endevurs Barber Lounge, Mis ninas unisex beauty salon, Latino Restaurant., Ayres & Galloway Hardware Co., Luxe Thrift Boutique, Coney Island Cafe, Hudson Valley Barbers, Boxo Noodle ...Bar - Middletown, @F & J Communications, Kings Bake & Brew, Milagros Hair Salón, D & K Grocery, Caborcas pizzeria, Matts Barber Shop, Tapped, 6 West Barbershop, Something Sweet Dessert Cafe, Middletown Press & Promotions, Rock Fantasy, J’s Place, J & M Hair Salon, De-Asia's Vanity, El Azteca, Caputo's Pizza, Nohemy’s Beauty Shop, QB Ball, Farmer & Baker, Destefano's Olde Erie, Larry's All Cuts Barber Shop, Mill Street Cafe, Painted Horse Chocolates, Fabulous Cuts, JD Cargo & Thrift Store, Olivia's Empanadas, Taqueria San Miguelito, Cheryls Fried Fish & Soul Food, 3Ninja Hibachi and Sushi Express, DeFilippis Bakery Middletown NY J&V inc, El Zapata, Prestige Pharmacy, Get Flawless By IJala, The Switch Inn, Oak & Reed Downtown, Alondra’s Cuisine, Jonas Furniture & Mattress, Hanami middletown, Ebenezer Barbershop, The Taco Factory, Nelson's Bar, Any Old thing, Alloy Hair Studio, Sood's Deli, Quinnz Pinz, Equilibrium Brewery, Uri Aesthetics, Fuzion Barbershop, & Tony Boffa's Restaurant for participating! Our downtown wouldn't be the same without you! See more

Check out the progress that has been made on the James & Henry Street Lots! Both lots are officially open to the public. Thank you for your patience on these projects!

The holidays will look a little different this year, so here's a great idea from one of our downtown businesses to make sure there is plenty of Holiday Cheer to go around! Any Old thing

We hope you join us downtown this holiday season as you Shop, Dine, and Play! Check out our holiday spirit and take some pictures at our Downtown Selfie Spots! Be sure to tag us in your pictures! Tree Locations: 1. 112-116 North Street 2. 27-33 Railroad Avenue 3. 78-86 East Main Street 4. 9-15 North Street ... 5. 44-46 North Street 6. 74-78 North Street 7. 16 James Street 8. 49-55 West Main Street #MiddletownNYBID #ShopLocal #Holidays2020 See more

Thanks to everyone who came out this year!

Small Business Saturday may be over, but our local businesses need our continued support! Shop local this holiday season! Shop Downtown Middletown! #MiddletownNYBID #shoplocal #shopsmall #holidays2020

On Friday we celebrated the grand opening of las_alba_inc with a ribbon cutting! They are a new design company that repurposes military uniforms into fashion, with the goal of raising funds for organizations that support mental health clinics, college funds and other veterans assistance programs that can also benefit the families of service people. Check out their gorgeous products at 19 North Street!

Join us for the final Middletown BID Farmer's Market of the season! Taking place tomorrow, at the intersection of Cottage Street & Railroad Ave, from 8 AM to 1 PM!

Happy Small Business Saturday! Shop Downtown Middletown Today!

The City of Middletown would like to thank the Run 4 Downtown Middletown Organization for their donation of $60,000 for the creation of a pavilion at Erie Way Park! The pavilion will be the new home of the Middletown BID Farmer's Market and was included in the City’s DRI Strategic Plan. The City would not have been able to move this project forward without the support of the R4DT Organization!

Last night Mayor DeStefano presented a key to the city to Armando Collarelli, who owned and operated Tailoring by Armando on North Street for the past 44 years. Earlier this year, Armando made the tough decision to retire from the business. The Mayor also proclaimed the day of October 20, 2020 as Armando’s Tailor Shop Day. Enjoy your retirement Armando, and thank you for being a valued member of our community!

From Middletown to South Africa, Hudson Valley Barbers is training the next generation of barbers! https://spectrumlocalnews.com//middletown-barbering-academy

Don't forget to join us this Saturday for the Farmers Market! Only 2 days left this season so don't miss out!

The final commercial in our Open for Business series! Thank you to the businesses who took part. Please share! Alloy Hair Studio Sood's Deli Quinnz Pinz Equilibrium Brewery ... Uri Aesthetics Fuzion Barbershop Tony Boffa's Restaurant Joe DeStefano See more

From restaurants to barbershops, we're open for business! Alondra’s Cuisine @Jonas Furniture Hanami Ebenezer Barbershop... The Taco Factory Nelson's Bar Any Old thing Joe DeStefano See more