Court dismisses lawsuit challenging New York City's outdoor dining program
NEW YORK -- A New York state appellate court dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging New York City's outdoor dining program.
The move will allow the city to advance plans to make the program permanent.
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A statement from a City Hall spokesperson credits outdoor dining for saving 100,000 jobs during the pandemic.
Some opponents of the initiative had cited safety and quality-of-life concerns.
