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III. Business Services and Information
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American Express has assembled a list of organizations that are providing help to businesses affected
by the events of September 11th. You can also see the type of assistance each has
offered, and its contact information. Click on a link to go right to the type of assistance you
seek, or scroll down to browse all the organizations.
General Business Assistance & Building Access
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) & New York City Partnership (NYCP) |
Donated goods & services are available to people who have been affected by the tragedy
( includes counseling, legal services, office space and furniture ). |
EDC: Hotline- 866- 227-0458
NYCP Hotline: 718-403-2220
www.newyorkbiz.com |
| New York City Government |
View a map of pedestrian and vehicular traffic restrictions |
www.nyc.gov |
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Financial Assistance
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| WTC Disaster Recovery Loan Program |
Listing of banks offering Bridge loans |
www.newyorkbiz.com/WTCloan |
| REDAC Disaster Relief Business Loans |
Financial assistance for small business owners |
718-522-4600 |
| Ground Zero Elected Officials Task Force |
Survey to evaluate and access the need for small business grants |
212-367-7250
Fax 212-367-7356 |
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Insurance Advice
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| Association of the Bar of the City of New York |
Assistance regarding insurance coverage |
212-626-7373 English
212-626-7374 Spanish |
| National Insurance Institute |
Information regarding insurance coverage |
1-800-942-4242 |
| Insurance Emergency Operation Center (IEOC) |
Assistance regarding life, auto, and homeowner claims / procedures |
1-800-339-1759 |
| The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) |
Workers Compensation Center |
1-877-467-3863
1-888-875-5790 |
| NYC Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners |
Pro-bono insurance planning services to businesses |
212-768-4470
nawbonycrelief@aol.com |
| New York State Department of Insurance |
Provides information and referrals, advocacy and advice relating to insurance |
1-800-339-1759 |
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Real Estate
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| Department of Buildings |
Guidelines for re-entry to your space and instructions for cleanup |
212-871-9436 |
| Empire State Development Corporation |
Information, referrals and office relocation help |
1-800-456-8369
www.nylovesbiz.com |
| DigitalNYC: Wired To The World |
Pre-wired office space from $10-$24 p.s.f is now available |
www.newyorkbiz.com/digitalnyc
info@newyorkbiz.com |
| New York City Hotline |
Locating new business space |
718-403-2220 |
| Real Estate Board of New York |
Matches the needs of affected businesses with available spaces. |
212-621-9502
212-621-9517
212-621-9527
spacebank@rebny.com |
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Tax Advice
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| SBA NYC Partnership |
Information on federal and state filings |
www.nycp.org |
| US Internal Revenue Service |
Tax Information (Some filing deadlines have been changed for affected areas) |
www.irs.gov/relief/index.html |
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Unemployment/Job Search
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| Crime Victims Compensation Board |
2 weeks pay with I.D. and paystub |
1-800-246-8035
212-577-7777 |
| State Department of Labor |
Provide support services and temporary jobs
Temporary Jobs
Information and unemployment benefits |
212-621-9300
1-888-209-8124 (NY, NJ, CT)
1-888-358-3506 (All other states) |
| Twin Towers Job Center |
Help those displaced or unemployed find temporary or permanent jobs and other benefits |
718-557-1332
www.twintowersjobs.org |
| Emergency Employment Clearinghouse |
Help finding new jobs
Enter "CWE" as user name & Password to access site
To offer jobs
Job Seekers |
www.cwejobbank.org
212-558-2250
212-558-2261 |
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Legal Advice
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division
FEMA |
Free legal services for low-income individuals who are unable to secure adequate legal services |
1-866-606-0626 |
| Legal Referral Service of the New York City and County Bar Association |
Answer legal questions and referrals |
110 Maiden Lane (80 Pine)
212-626-7373 - English
212-626-7374 - Spanish |
| New York State Bar Association |
Temporary contact information and referrals |
1-877-435-7321
www.nysba.org |
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Medical Assistance
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| Crime Victims Compensation Board |
Funds available through Victims Crimes Act to cover medical bills, mental health, counseling, funeral expenses, lost earnings or support due to injury or loss of life |
1-800-247-8035
1-888-289-9747 |
| Island Peer Review Organization |
Information and referrals to current Medicare and Medicaid clients who have experienced disruption in services |
1-800-331-7767 |
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Crisis Counseling
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| New York Office of Crisis |
Coordinates counseling services to New York residents |
1-800-LIFENET (800-543-3638)-English
1-877-AYUDESE (877-298-3373)-Spanish |
| NYC Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners |
Pro-bono stress management services |
212-768-4470 |
| SAFE |
Crisis intervention, advocacy and information referral |
1-800-446-7348 |
| State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictive Services |
Provides counseling referrals |
1-800-969-5300 |
| University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey |
Provides counseling services |
1-800-969-5300 |
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Transportation Assistance and Information
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Utility and Communication Information
| Organization |
Assistance Offered |
Contact Info |
| Con Edison |
Find out if your building has power |
212-243-1900
1-800-752-6633 |
| Manhattan Community Board No. 1 |
Mail Service Updates |
www.cb1.org |
| The Power Authority |
Determine eligibility for low cost power |
1-800-622-6972 |
| USPS |
To retrieve held mail |
212-967-8585
Farley Building
380 West 33rd Street |
| Verizon |
Information regarding service disruption and/or restoration of services |
1-800-795-8742
1-888-209-8124 (NY,NJ,CT)
1-888-358-3506 (All other states) |
| Qwest |
Conference call services at affordable prices |
877-563-5566 |
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