The @NYCBIDs thank @NYCMayor de Blasio and @NYC_SBS Commissioner @JonDoris1 for announcing an exciting and bold Open Storefronts plan today to help save our retail businesses at this critical moment. (1/5)

We& #39;ve been calling for a program to enable storefront businesses to operate on sidewalks and in roadways during open streets in a way that will be safer for workers and consumers alike during the ongoing pandemic. (2/5) https://www.gothamgazette.com/city/9778-businesses-open-stores-program-help-struggling-retail-new-york-city">https://www.gothamgazette.com/city/9778...

It is our hope that this program combined with Open Streets and Open Dining will create a vibrant atmosphere for street life and commercial activity during the upcoming holiday season. (3/5)

Our small businesses and their workers continue to suffer from the economic impacts of COVID-19, but this ambitious new program will usher in some hope for their survival. (4/5)

We look forward to working with the admin and stakeholders to ensure the program& #39;s smooth and effective implementation. (5/5)