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 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 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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Last updated on April 21st, 2021 at 05:46 pmGovernor Cuomo announced NY’s small and medium scale performing arts and entertainment venues will be allowed to open at limited capacity, effective today April 2nd, 2021. 5 Things You Should know: New York State Department of Health released new
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Last updated on March 31st, 2021 at 04:47 pmEffective March 15th, 2021 catered events can take place with 50% of a venue’s maximum capacity (as per the Certificate of Occupancy), up to 150 people indoors/ 200 outdoors. What You Should Know This change does not apply to
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