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NYC bets on year-round outdoor dining amid clutter and controversy
local-politics29 days ago

NYC bets on year-round outdoor dining amid clutter and controversy

New York City’s City Council approved four bills to allow 12-month outdoor dining structures on streets, reversing the seasonal removal rule and promising clearer rules and fines for cleanliness. While the move pleases restaurants and some council members, critics warn it will clog streets, invite vermin and unsafe winter conditions, and shift focus from indoor dining struggles. The Department of Transportation will finalize updated rules as part of the tighter oversight, signaling a long winter ahead for both operators and residents.

via New York Post|
#city-council#local-politics#nyc
Family Sues After 'Widow Maker' Tree Collapse Kills Father at Austin BBQ
law-and-courts2 months ago

Family Sues After 'Widow Maker' Tree Collapse Kills Father at Austin BBQ

The family of Kirk Foyle, a Texas father of four, filed a lawsuit against Green Mesquite BBQ and nearby property owners after a diseased pecan tree the complaint calls the 'Widow Maker' collapsed onto him while he was dining outdoors in Austin, killing him. The suit accuses staff of gross negligence for failing to inspect, maintain, remove, or warn about the dangerous condition despite visible signs of disease, and seeks at least $1 million in damages for death, mental anguish, and costs. The incident occurred May 19 during storms at 1410 Barton Springs Rd.

via Fox News|
#law-and-courts#lawsuit#negligence
NYC Makes Outdoor Dining Permanent with New Rules and Regulations.
business3 years ago

NYC Makes Outdoor Dining Permanent with New Rules and Regulations.

Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have reached a deal to make sidewalk cafes a permanent feature of New York City's outdoor dining scene, while limiting the use of pandemic-era curbside sheds. The agreement allows restaurants to apply for licenses to set up cafe-style seating outdoors that could operate year-round, while any curbside dining sheds would only be available from April through November. The compromise replaces the city's previous pre-pandemic sidewalk cafe permitting system and is expected to be voted on in June.

via New York Post |
#business#city-council#nyc
NYC Council Proposes Permanent Outdoor Dining Structures
food-and-dining3 years ago

NYC Council Proposes Permanent Outdoor Dining Structures

The New York City Council has released the bill that will regulate and make permanent outdoor, street-side dining. The Department of Transportation will oversee the program, and sidewalk and street-dining arrangements will be licensed separately. The bill refers to a street-dining shed as a “roadway café.” The physical requirements are still up in the air, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission has to approve sidewalk-dining sheds in historic districts. The bill generally seems to have been designed with a deep grace period before it takes effect, to help businesses adjust.

via Curbed|
#department-of-transportation#food-and-dining#landmarks-preservation-commission
Police chase ends in car crash at NYC outdoor restaurant, officer injured.
crime3 years ago

Police chase ends in car crash at NYC outdoor restaurant, officer injured.

The NYPD is searching for ex-con Benjamin Abrams, who allegedly led police on a wild chase in Midtown Manhattan, crashing into an outdoor dining shed to avoid a traffic stop. Abrams, who has 24 prior arrests and was released from prison in August 2021, is on parole until February 2025. He has multiple active warrants for missing court dates in other criminal cases. The incident was captured on bystander video and police believe Abrams was the driver.

via New York Post |
#crime#ex-con#nypd
Houston's Main Street to Remain Closed Permanently for Outdoor Dining.
business3 years ago

Houston's Main Street to Remain Closed Permanently for Outdoor Dining.

Portions of Main Street in downtown Houston that were closed during the pandemic to make room for outdoor dining spaces will remain closed permanently, according to a vote by the city council. The initiative, known as "More Space: Main Street," was initially introduced to help businesses during COVID-19 restrictions. The street closures have been popular with diners and business owners, who say it makes the area more welcoming and attractive. The city is now considering expanding the initiative to other parts of Houston if there is demand from residents and businesses.

via KTRK-TV|
#business#city-council#covid-19
Houston's Main Street Goes Permanent: Outdoor Dining and Traffic Closures
business3 years ago

Houston's Main Street Goes Permanent: Outdoor Dining and Traffic Closures

Houston city council members have voted unanimously to permanently close down traffic on seven blocks of Main Street in downtown Houston to extend the "More Space: Main Street" program that allowed restaurants and bars to maintain outdoor seating space between Commerce Street and Rusk Street. The program has enabled participating businesses to add a total of 45 tables and 154 seats on outdoor patios so far, according to Houston's Chief Transportation Planner David Fields. The goal is to eventually expand the concept to other local businesses and commercial strips citywide.

via KTRK-TV|
#business#covid-19#houston