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 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 03:09 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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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 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 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
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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
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