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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:46 pmIntended to combat the spread of Covid and the Omicron variant as the holiday season approaches, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced major expansions to NY’s “Key to NYC” program, and a first-in-the nation Private Sector Vaccine Mandate What you
Read more →Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 04:10 pmNYS is requiring owners of bars and restaurants with on-premises liquor licenses to file an application with the State Liquor Authority (SLA) if they want to stay open beyond normal hours on New Year’s Eve. Applications for the “All-Night
Read more →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
Read more →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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