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Flatbush Scoop · Oct 8, 2026

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NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin announced $200,000 in funding to help small businesses across all five boroughs install panic buttons and other security technology to combat retail theft. Each borough will receive $40,000 through its Chamber of Commerce. Eligible businesses include ground-floor retailers with 50 or fewer employees, with priority given to underserved areas.

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin announced $200,000 in funding to help small businesses across all five boroughs install panic buttons and other security technology to combat retail theft. Each borough will receive $40,000 through its Chamber of Commerce. Eligible businesses include ground-floor retailers with 50 or fewer employees, with priority given to underserved areas.

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