New York City finalizes permanent outdoor dining program
Mayor Eric Adams and officials announced a major expansion of the nation's largest outdoor dining program on Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
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Mayor Eric Adams and officials announced a major expansion of the nation's largest outdoor dining program on Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The DOT's plan would allow for sheds in streets between April and November and sidewalk seating year-round.
The new plan allows for year-round sidewalk dining and roadway set-ups eight months out of the year.
The pandemic-era outdoor dining program is here to stay in New York City, and officials recently drafted rules for restaurants to follow.
The pandemic-era outdoor dining program is here to stay in New York City, and officials recently drafted rules for restaurants to follow.
Whether it was inside schools, while outdoor dining or just strolling around the five boroughs, New Yorkers dealt with tough conditions on Thursday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Some restaurant owners were forced to lose their outdoor dining sheds. Other people say the lane will make the area safer.
Roadway dining sheds will become seasonal, but sidewalk cafes will be allowed to stay up year round, with a permit.
Mayor Eric Adams has officially made outdoor dining permanent in New York City but with a new set of rules. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QFCBEW
Mayor Eric Adams has officially made outdoor dining permanent in the city, but with some new rules. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sidewalk dining will be allowed, with a permit, year-round.
The measure would create regulations for the program.
The New York City Council could vote on a bill that would make outdoor dining permanent Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OnTMbo
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The DOT ordered restaurants to remove electrical heaters and secure outdoor furniture until 8 p.m. Friday.
They called for community boards to have more of a say on outdoor dining and dining sheds.
A rally was held Tuesday demanding more community involvement as New York City moves forward on plans for a permanent outdoor dining program.
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Despite the jobs that were saved, residents say all of those dining sheds and sidewalk tables need an upgrade.
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