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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Future plans, collaboration, and concluding remarks
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Forgione concludes by expressing the DOT's commitment to improving the Dining Out NYC program through collaboration with the city council and stakeholders. She acknowledges that the program is in its early stages and that there will be opportunities for refinement based on feedback and lessons learned.
- Expresses willingness to work with the council to expand participation and streamline the application process
- Acknowledges that the program is just three weeks into its first season
- Anticipates future discussions with the council and stakeholders to refine the program
- Reiterates the goal of making outdoor dining a long-term success in New York City
Margaret Forgione
1:35:08
This includes listening to the concerns of restaurants about how to expand participation and to make the application process faster and easier.
1:35:17
We are just over three weeks into the first Dining Out NYC season, so I'm sure there will be more lessons learned and additional feedback to consider.
1:35:25
We look forward to discussing lessons from this first season with the council and other stakeholders so that we can work together to make outdoor dining a success for many years to come.
1:35:34
Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today.
1:35:37
We now welcome any questions.