Tag: outdoor-dining-nyc

Here’s what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

structure with chairs and tables that can be used for outdoor dining in NYC

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…

Rep. Grace Meng promotes free outdoor dining program to support restaurants in her Queens district

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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…

Op-ed | Outdoor dining is here to stay in New York City

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.