Lower East Side BID Annual Meeting
 On December 2nd 2009, the Lower East Side Business Improvement District had its annual meeting at the Laugh Lounge on Essex St. The LES BID’s former president Howard Slonim was honored for his 12 years of service to the Lower East Side. State Senator Daniel Squadron was the keynote speaker. Merchants, residents and community representatives mingled during the evening, munching on some of the best culinary offerings of the LES. LES BID president Mark Miller and Executive Director Roberto Ragone discussed the BID’s activities of fiscal 2009, as well as future projects. If you were unable to attend the meeting you could obtain a package of information given to attendees by contacting the LES BID office on 54 Orchard St.
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Seward Park Partnership
The LES BID has built a partnership with the Seward Park Co-op that will support the BID businesses through various marketing efforts. The Seward Park Co-op will distribute the Go East Neighborhood Guide, as well as information on BID events, to all 4,000+ residents of the coop. The residents will also be introduced to a new Seward Park Co-op Resident Card that could be used as the Go East Neighborhood Guide discount card.
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Late Nights On The LES Initiative
During the month of December the Lower East Side BID encouraged merchants to stay open late for the holiday shopping season. Over 50 clothing and accessories stores participated extending their hours. The LES BID promoted the initiative on the LES website and via public newsletter and also published a print ad in the Village Voice and the Villager, listing all the stores. The Lower East Side Business Improvement District sees extended hours as an excellent way to bring potential consumers to the Lower East Side, luring visitors and residents after work, especially those coming to patronize the late night establishments.
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 New GoEast! Guide
The new Lower East Side neighborhood shopping guide is currently in the works. All LES BID members get a listing in the guide, and members who offer a permanent shopping discount or special deal, will be able to place up to a 100-word description in the guide, as well as a photo of your choice (both subject to editing by the LES BID). There are over 30,000 Go East Guides distributed over the year, to local residents, visitors, hotels and other partnering institutions. If you would like to participate in the guide with a blurb or picture contact Katie Archer at the LES BID office at 212-226-9010 or email info@lowereastsideny.com. You can also get a copy of the application by going to the Publications section of our website: lowereastsideny.com.
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Filming On The Lower East Side
You might have noticed film crews frequently on Lower East Side Streets.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the film shoot/ production and how it might affect your business, please review the Q&A Sectionof the Mayor’s Offi ce of Film website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/locations/resident_faqs.shtml or contact the Office of
Film at 212-489-6710.
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Shop Locally For Restaurant Supplies
If you are in the middle of furnishing or renovating your restaurant or coffee shop, the neighborhood claims a variety of stores that carry the supplies you need. Ja-Mil Uniforms offers discounted chef uniforms, and various wholesale merchants, like JFK Restaurant Equipment Supply and L & T Restaurant Equipment Supply, offer equipment and other useful paraphernalia that is necessary for your business.
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Know Before You Go
When giving customers subway directions please have in mind the weekend service changes that often occur. You can find a listing of all bus and subway changes on the MTA website http://www.mta.info/mta/advisories.htm. To view the route change, click on a local line and make note of the changes.
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