“Now is the time for the NYC Council to fix the Dining Out NYC law so it truly supports small businesses, workers, and the millions who love dining al fresco across all five boroughs. Today’s proposals are a strong step forward — allowing year-round streeteries by ending the costly four-month teardown rule, restoring long-standing sidewalk café seating, and improving the licensing process. These are common-sense reforms, and we hope to see more soon so Dining Out NYC can reach its full potential,” says Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance.

The NYC Hospitality Alliance, representing thousands of restaurants, bars and nightclubs across the five boroughs, submits this testimony in support of Int. Nos. 1421, 1444 and 1446 to improve the Dining Out NYC program.

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