New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council passed Intro. 31-C — sponsored by New York City Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez and introduced at the request of the mayor — that will create a permanent outdoor dining program in New York City.
“Outdoor dining is here to stay in New York City — and after decades of deliberation and a temporary program that showed us so much potential, I’m proud to lead the administration that will deliver a superior permanent outdoor dining product to New Yorkers and all those visiting the five boroughs.
“The temporary program saved 100,000 jobs, kept restaurants afloat during the peak of the pandemic, and brought new energy and excitement to our streets and sidewalks. But it wasn’t perfect — too many sheds were abandoned and left to rot and too few lived up to our vision of what our streets should look like. And a legal ruling just this week made it even more clear: This is our moment to transition to a permanent program that works for our restaurants, our workers, and our communities.
“This bill preserves the best parts of the temporary program and eliminates the worst. We will create a vibrant, clean, and safe streetscape; give restaurants the clarity they need to continue serving their customers; and make New York City the best outdoor dining city in the world. I’m grateful to the restaurant owners, community leaders, and everyday New Yorkers who’ve fought for this program for years, and to Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez and the City Council for their partnership to ‘Get Stuff Done.’”
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