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 12:15 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 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 April 14th, 2022 at 03:09 pm The NYC Department of Health has come out with “Adulterated Food Guidance” for food service operators wanting to serve foods and/or drinks infused with CBD, Kava, and other added ingredients. What is adulteration? Adulteration is the act of
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Mayor Eric Adams lifted “Key to NYC” vaccine requirements for indoor dining, entertainment and recreation effective March 7th What businesses previously covered by “Key to NYC” need to know: Guests no longer have to provide proof of vaccine to enter. Businesses can require proof of vaccination and
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On Sunday afternoon February 27th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the following: New York State would lift mask mandates for public schools on Wed. March 2nd. Local districts could decide their own masking rules. What About NYC Mandates? Shortly after Gov. Hochul’s announcement, Mayor Eric Adams stated that
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Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:41 pmMayor Eric Adams said he wants to phase out proof of vaccine requirements for restaurants, bars and other indoor spaces in the next few weeks. The City began the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate, last fall, requiring guests to
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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 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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