Local Governments Expediting Permit Process for Outdoor Business Spaces

June 4, 2020

News 12 Long Island

Long Island is set to enter Phase 2 of reopening next week, and many municipal governments are looking to streamline the process of allowing businesses like restaurants to use outdoor spaces.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that Long Island is on track to hit Phase 2 Wednesday, meaning restaurants can have outdoor dining with tables 6 feet apart.

In the Town of Babylon, they're expediting permitting to allow restaurants to use as much outdoor space as possible within safety guidelines. They're also helping with procuring sanitizing supplies.

"So on day one, they will be read more ››

In Babylon Town, $2.5M in Loans for Small Business

June 3, 2020

Long Island Business News

The town's new loan program is geared towards businesses with 20 employees or fewer that didn't receive federal funding during the pandemic. read more ››

Babylon Releases Reopening Plan Guidance

May 27, 2020

Long Island Business News

The Town of Babylon has just released a reopening plan that focuses on getting businesses running, while protecting employees and customers.
The guidance is aimed at helping businesses prepare for phase one and two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s reopening plan for the Long Island region, which includes construction manufacturing, and retail and wholesale trade. The guidance will be made available on the town’s website and social media and will be available to all business owners. The Town of Babylon Industrial Development Agency, under the direction of its CEO Tom Dolan, will conduct a read more ››

5-20-20 Board Meeting

May 18, 2020

Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Babylon Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) Board Meeting scheduled for May 20, 2020 will be held electronically via webinar instead of a public meeting open for the public to attend in person.

Members of the public may view the Board meeting by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= read more ››

4-22-20 Board Meeting

April 22, 2020

Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Babylon Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) Board Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2020 was held electronically via webinar instead of a public meeting open for the public to attend in person.

Members of the public may view the Board meeting by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= read more ››

Local Governments Expediting Permit Process for Outdoor Business Spaces June 4, 2020 Source: News 12 Long Island
In Babylon Town, $2.5M in Loans for Small Business June 3, 2020 Source: Long Island Business News
Babylon Releases Reopening Plan Guidance May 27, 2020 Source: Long Island Business News
5-20-20 Board Meeting May 18, 2020
4-22-20 Board Meeting April 22, 2020

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