Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 11am to 2pm

Columbus Park

Mulberry Street (Basketball Court)

Join the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID and our generous sponsors/partners on Saturday, Dec 17 in Chinatown to celebrate the holidays! Over 10,000 toys will be given out to all the good children in the neighborhood by Santa at Columbus Park, in collaboration with his elves from Marine Toys For Tots. Please note that the event will take place rain or shine, toys will be given out at random per child, and while supplies last.

The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.

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Federal Loans Available for NYC Businesses Impacted by Sept. 29th Flooding

New York City residents and businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island affected by heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 can access financing of up to $2 million through a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster assistance program.

NYC Small Business Services (SBS) can help businesses check their eligibility and apply for the federal assistance. Submission deadlines are February 2, 2024 for physical damage, and September 4, 2024 for economic injury. 

• Businesses can schedule an appointment with a Financing Advisor at an SBS NYC Business Solutions Centers to learn about the SBA disaster loan and other assistance. 

• Until December 22, three disaster loan outreach centers will provide in-person application assistance and answer questions about the program and eligibility criteria.

• Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal.

• Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. A factsheet detailing loan options is available.

Introducing MyCity Business

Use the MyCity Business site to take your business to the next level faster and connect more easily with City resources! One-stop, online portal for businesses includes:

• MyCity Chatbot: a cutting-edge AI virtual assistant to help you quickly find information
• NYC Funds Finder: an online lending marketplace for small businesses
• Step by Step Guides: find the licenses and permits that your specific business needs
• Emergency Preparedness Resources: ensure your business is ready for anything, including floods and fires

Free Smoke Detector Installation

Get FREE smoke alarm installations through the 'Sound the Alarm' program, a partnership between the Fire Department and the American Red Cross. Don't wait to protect your loved ones - request an appointment at on.nyc.gov/SmokeAlarmInstallation today!

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