Village of Great Neck Plaza

Mayor’s Thanksgiving Message: As we approach Thanksgiving, we take a moment to look back and then ahead. We remember those that have been lost and those that are sick. This has been a very difficult year. Many of us are, or feel, isolated, not able to be with our loved ones, something which is particularly difficult at this time of year. But we also look ahead to Thanksgiving and the holidays and the hope that this season brings. We have much to give thanks for- our health..., the health of our families and loved ones and the hope that next year our lives will return to normal. We in Great Neck have much to celebrate as a community. We live in a beautiful area with many resources that we are proud of, our schools, our parks, our proximity to the city, our downtown and the diversity of our community. Let us give thanks for all of this and let us pledge that we will do our best to help and protect one another- wear masks, practice social distancing, avoid large gatherings and take care of our neighbors and each other. On November 19, 2020, the CDC issued updated guidance for Thanksgiving. The CDC’s updated guidance, which may be found at https://www.cdc.gov//daily-life/holidays/thanksgiving.html, begins with this message: More than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with. Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. My wife, Nancy, and I, Deputy Mayor Gerry Schneiderman, Deputy Mayor Pam Marksheid, Trustee Lawrence Katz and Trustee Michael DeLuccia urge you to follow the CDC’s guidelines and celebrate Thanksgiving safely. We wish all of you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. Ted Rosen

ATTENTION GREAT NECK PLAZA RESTAURANTS: On November 18, 2020, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the County’s new Restaurant Recovery Grant Program (RRGP). The Village encourages all restaurants to investigate the requirements of this program and, if eligible, to apply. If there are any questions or if any restaurants need assistance, please contact my office. Please see announcement below. Ted Rosen, Mayor Nassau County Restaurant Recovery Grant Program... On November 18, 2020, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the County’s new Restaurant Recovery Grant Program (RRGP). The program is intended to support full-service restaurants the industry hit hardest by the pandemic during the winter months when outdoor dining is limited and as restaurants adjust to New York State’s COVID-19 safety restrictions and new mandates. The link for the online application will be posted on November 30th. Check back for updates! Eligible Businesses 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) Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) are encouraged to apply General Eligibility Located in Nassau County In operation on or before March 1, 2019 Fewer than 50 Full-Time equivalent (FTE) employees o Maximum $5,000 grant 0 (sole proprietor)-10 employees o Maximum $10,000 grant 11-50 employees Must agree to create or retain at least one low/moderate-income job at full-time status Must certify and demonstrate that they have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 Eligible Expenses Grant funds to cover working capital and operating expenses including: o payroll, rent, utilities, purchase of PPE and sanitation supplies; lease or purchase of equipment like kitchen equipment or delivery vehicles; or COVID-19 related business improvements like patio heaters or contactless technology. Ineligible Businesses Non-profit organizations Businesses with greater than 50 employees Businesses in violation of New York State Executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic or other State, County or local ordinances o E.g., EO 202.74 effective Friday, November 13 at 10 PM SLA FAQ: https://sla.ny.gov/Guidance-COVID-Related-Closing-Times

Mayor’s Telephone Office Hours Mayor Ted Rosen has announced that he will have regular, weekly, telephone office hours. If you would like to speak by telephone with the Mayor please email [email protected] or call (516) 482-4500 and ask for the Assistant to the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, Zachary Pagan. The first Mayor’s telephone office hours will be Thursday, November 19, 2020, from 4 pm -6 pm. During that time, the Mayor will call those who have requested that he call.

THE VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK PLAZA CONGRATULATES AND SALUTES THE GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY. THE VILLAGE LOOKS FORWARD TO THE CENTER'S CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN, AND SERVICE TO, OUR COMMUNITY AND WE WISH THE CENTER MUCH SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

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