Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Outdoor dining in NYC, which was a lifeline for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, will return on April 1. But New Yorkers will notice the eatery setups will look a little different this year, per new rules in the city’s permanent al fresco dining program, Dining Out…
Nov. 27, 2024 By Jada Camille It’s closing time for outdoor dining setups around New York City this Friday, Nov. 29. Time is running out before the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) deadline for restaurants across the five boroughs to dismantle their roadway sheds by the end of the day Friday. Failing to adhere…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-6) visited northeast Queens last weekend to introduce local restaurant owners to a new free outdoor dining initiative aimed at supporting small businesses. Meng was joined by New York City Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross as they visited restaurants in Elmhurst, Forest…
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.