June 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the nation’s largest outdoor dining program pivots from a temporary pandemic-era program to a permanent fixture across the city, new federal funding will help some Queens restaurant owners jumpstart their participation. Congresswoman Grace Meng, in partnership with the city’s Small Business Services (SBS) and the Department of Transportation… Read more »
May. 6, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld New York City restaurant owners can purchase components for outdoor dining setups on a dedicated online marketplace starting Monday. The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 6 launched the Dining Out NYC Marketplace, billed as a “one-stop shop” for restaurants to connect with vendors selling components for…
Mar. 5, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Applications are now open for restaurants to join the city’s new, permanent outdoor dining program, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday, as the administration unveiled prototypes for how the new modular, seasonal dining setups will look.
Aug. 22, 2023 By Mayor Eric Adams
This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them.
May. 19, 2023 By Christian Murray
Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council speaker reached an agreement Thursday that paves the way for a permanent outdoor dining program.