Last updated on July 20th, 2023 at 11:47 pmTHE NEW RULE Food-related businesses are huge generators of food waste. Even when in compliance with existing waste set out requirements, NYC sidewalks are still attracting rats and vermin. As part of the City’s commitment to cleaning up New
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Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 12:04 amOutdoor dining started as an emergency measure to help restaurants struggling to make it through the shut down during the Covid Pandemic. After two years of negotiations, NY City Council introduced new legislation that could make outdoor dining a
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Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 12:10 amAs part of NYC’s commitment to keep our streets clean, the Department of Sanitation is changing setout time to reduce the amount of time trash, recycling, and composting sits on our sidewalks. The new rule goes into effect on
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Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 12:15 amNYC laws include licensing requirements for 3rd party delivery apps and protections for restaurants that use them. If you are a restaurant owner that uses delivery apps, you should know your rights & responsibilities. Your Rights: To list your
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Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 12:19 amIt’s officially summer, and we couldn’t be happier. But warmer temperatures bring more bugs and rodents, creating challenges for food service operators trying to keep their establishments pest free. Although extermination is better left to the professionals (a good
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Last updated on June 8th, 2022 at 03:04 pmNYC Mayor Eric Adams laid out a plan to use the City’s zoning tools to support small businesses, create affordable housing, and promote sustainability. “We are going to turn New York City into a ‘City of Yes’ — yes
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Last updated on May 19th, 2022 at 06:45 pmTakeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages became a significant revenue stream for many struggling New York restaurants and bars during the pandemic. Ever since the program abruptly expired in June 2021, we have been waiting for legislation to bring
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Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:30 pmEffective January 24th, restaurants must make their toilet facilities available to all food delivery workers while picking up orders for delivery. Designed to provide improved working conditions for food delivery workers, NYC’s new law requires that food service establishments
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Last updated on September 2nd, 2021 at 02:14 pmWhat is “Key to NYC”? New York City’s new vaccination mandate called the “Key to NYC” ,requires specific establishments to require guests and employees 12 years old over to show proof that they have received at least one dose
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Last updated on October 28th, 2021 at 07:59 pmOn June 12th City Council passed a bill that would restrict food service establishments from providing single-use plastic straws, stirrers and splash sticks to customers. First introduced in 2018, this legislation is another step to reduce street litter, help
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