CORONA — Businesses that have accumulated penalties on fines now have 90 days to pay them off without the added fees as part of an amnesty program.
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland joined the Department of Finance's commissioner, Jacques Jiha, to announce the start of "Forgiving Fines: The New York City Amnesty Program" in front of a Corona pizza restaurant.
The three-month program — from Sept. 12 through Dec. 12 — is for any of the approximately 1.4 million unpaid violations that are in judgment.
“This temporary amnesty program is a win-win for our city, for small businesses, and for property owners with ECB judgments," said Ferreras-Copeland, chairwoman of the Council's Finance Committee.
"It will give New Yorkers a break while helping the city recoup what is owed in ECB debt, which could be going toward programs and services."
She and her fellow Council members approved the amnesty program earlier this year.
