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New York City Council
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Aug 03, 2023
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10:30 AM
10 min
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Summary
A vote. The committee passes Proposed Intro 31-C, establishing a permanent outdoor dining program for NYC restaurants.
The bill allows sidewalk and roadway cafes across all boroughs, aiming to be more affordable and accessible than pre-pandemic regulations. Key changes include removing outdoor structures like sheds and reverting to open-air layouts, while balancing small business needs with resident concerns.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Marjorie Velasquez opens Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection meeting on permanent outdoor dining program
Council Member Marjorie Velasquez introduces a bill to establish a permanent outdoor dining program for New York City restaurants. - The bill, Proposed Intro 31-C, would grant licenses for sidewalk …
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Gale A. Brewer explains her 'aye' vote on outdoor dining program
Council Member Gale A. Brewer votes 'aye' on the proposed outdoor dining program bill (Intro 31-C) while expressing several concerns and hopes for future improvements. She emphasizes the importance of …
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3 min
Chi A. Ossé explains his vote on outdoor dining bill
Council Member Chi A. Ossé votes in favor of the outdoor dining bill while expressing hope for future solutions to help small businesses affected by the changes. He acknowledges the …
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47 sec
Vote outcome on proposed intro 31-C for permanent outdoor dining program
The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection has voted to adopt proposed intro 31-C, which aims to establish a permanent outdoor dining program for restaurants in New York City. The …
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