Open Restaurant Program News Today

Seasonal? Year-round? Modular kits for everyone? A permanent ban? Many scenarios are on the menu.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for a new revenue stream to make up for the drop in riders during the pandemic.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for a new revenue stream to make up for the drop in riders during the pandemic.

In early February, New York City Council’s two committees that oversee zoning and land use voted to favor zoning changes for permanent outdoor dining. This is the first step for NYC to have a permanent al fresco eatery program. Another vote by the entire 51 members of the Council is scheduled for February 24. Why do we need outdoor dining? Prior to the pandemic, restaurants in NYC were operated in narrow districting zones. An emergency Open Restaurant Program was introduced during COVID-19, al...

The City Council unanimously approved a zoning change that will eliminate the structures, bringing rules more in line with pre-pandemic guidelines

New York has declared a state of emergency after a massive snowstorm hit the state, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.The emergency was declared on Monday for New York City, Long Island and seven counties in Hudson Valley, reports Xinhua news ...

Snowstorm hitting New York, causing vaccination postpones 1 2021-02-02 08:47:46Xinhua Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download A man walks past snow-covered vehicles in New York, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Rui) New York State declared a state of emergency in New York City, Long Island and seven counties in Hudson Valley on Monday as a heavy snowstorm has been hitting the areas hard from Sun...