Senator Schumer And Restaurant Relief
February 22, 2021 — Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined the Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie and owner of Dirt Candy Amanda Cohen at a press conference to enact a dedicated Restaurant Relief Fund to help save countless restaurants, bars, and jobs. Below is a summary of the […]
DHC Secures Safe Reopening Plan for Amusement Parks and Attractions Following Pandemic Closures
February 18, 2021 — Governor Cuomo announced that New York’s outdoor amusement and water parks will be open for the 2021 season. The New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (NEAAPA), a trade association representing amusement parks, water parks, and attractions throughout the United States, “was able to develop a reopening plan with the […]
New York to Receive $50 Billion in Biden’s Rescue Package
February 12, 2021 — D.C. Update: More than $50 billion funding would be allocated to New York as part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package that is being worked on in the House. Based on reports from House committees, highlights of the funding levels include the following: $12.6 billion in New York State […]
Restaurant Funding in President Biden’s Rescue Package
February 8, 2021 — DHC’s Washington, D.C. office has been engaged with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate regarding the next federal stimulus package and are closely monitoring funding for restaurants. President Biden’s proposal for a $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief package currently includes a $25 billion grant program for struggling restaurants which Leader Schumer […]
President-Elect Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Virus Response
January 15, 2021 — Last night, President-elect Joe Biden laid out a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan designed to both pump money into the economy and contain the coronavirus pandemic. Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” includes a wave of new spending, including more direct payments to households, an expansion of jobless benefits, more money for state […]
What U.S. Companies Should Know Regarding H1B Visas for the Next Fiscal Year
January 13, 2021 — Now is when employers should determine their need for highly skilled and qualified workers for 2021, as this is a time-consuming and complicated process. DHC’s Of Counsel Joe Asir is skilled in preparing H1B petitions encompassing a wide variety of industries and occupations and will assist clients with filing H1B visas for the […]
William Walzer on the State of New York City Real Estate
DHC’s William Walzer on the State of New York City Real Estate January 12, 2021 – William Walzer, Chair of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Commercial Banking & Finance practice, weighed in on some of the issues facing New York City’s real estate market. Walzer noted in the Northeast Real Estate Business, that small and mid-sized owners […]
DHC Newsletter – December 2020
January 6, 2021 – DHC’s Founding Partner Sid Davidoff wrote an open letter to President-Elect Joseph R. Biden in the New York Daily News, sharing his love for New York City and asking the Biden Administration to focus on the projects and policies that will help the City recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. Davidoff, a former top aide […]
DHC Represents Hugo Boss in Lease Dispute
December 30, 2020 – New York Business Journal reported that Related Companies filed an emergency affirmation to collect $5.3 million in back rent from Hugo Boss and approximately $700,000 in monthly rent for the retailer’s store at The Shops at Columbus Circle, which has been shut down for six months due to state-mandated COVID relief measures. […]
Federal Stimulus Package
December 28, 2020 — Last night, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, releasing $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic into the economy. DHC has prepared the following overview of the COVID-19 Relief Package, highlighting key provisions in the legislation impacting small businesses. Included in the legislation is eligibility for […]
