As the Flatbush business community continues to grapple with COVID-19 and imminent lockdowns, our businesses are facing an onslaught of evictions, closings, and legal challenges. Our institutions are not protecting our local Flatbush businesses. Increasing speculation and talk of Rezoning in Flatbush threaten the stability of the business community, particularly food and beverage establishments, which make up a significant bulk of our business base. We will be overviewing mitigating strategies to help small restaurants and businesses in our community.