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 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 November 17th, 2022 at 08:21 pmCiting a 94% statewide drop in positive COVID cases from December and a 63% drop in hospitalizations from last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday Feb. 9th that NYS will lift its indoor mask and proof of vaccination requirements
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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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Last updated on June 23rd, 2021 at 08:30 pmNow that 70% of adults have at least one vaccine shot, with about 9.8 million people fully vaccinated, Governor Cuomo announced lifting the state’s Covid-19 Restrictions and New York Forward Industry Guidance for eating and drinking establishments. Effective Immediately
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Last updated on May 4th, 2021 at 04:26 pmGovernor Cuomo announced ending New York’s bar and restaurant curfew. This comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask guidance, for fully vaccinated and non-vaccinated people. Curfew will be lifted according to the following
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Last updated on April 21st, 2021 at 05:21 pmBeginning April 19th, New York Bars and Restaurants can finally stay open until 12am. Although the curfew extension is good news for NYC, more has to be done for bars and restaurants struggling to stay afloat and recover. Governor
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