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Department of Small Business Services reports on BID objections

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Calvin Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood Development at the Department of Small Business Services, reports on the objections filed against the establishment of the Cypress Hills Business Improvement District and the expansion of the Long Island City BID.

He details the notification process and the results of the objection period, indicating that both BID proposals can move forward for city council consideration.

  • Only one valid objection was filed for each proposed district, representing less than 1% of the total assessed value.
  • The Department of Small Business Services supports both the establishment of the Cypress Hills Fulton Street BID and the expansion of the Long Island City BID.
  • Brown states that these efforts will improve the quality of life and business conditions in the respective neighborhoods.