Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance said in a statement, "We're thrilled the Mayor and City Council have agreed to terms for an historic permanent outdoor dining program ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- There are new concerns over outdoor dining structures that have become a way of life for restaurants and their customers during the pandemic.

Al Fresco by Scotto was know for its elaborate outdoor dining setup last year, but it’s setup this year will have to be smaller — and it’s has only just received approval. Brian Zak/Page Six ...

Food & Drink NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: ‘It’s easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat’ By Beth Landman Published April 29, 2025, 6:55 p.m. ET ...

Al fresco eating exploded in New York during Covid, creating a landscape of makeshift shacks and a new set of problems which city regulators are only now getting under control. But not everyone ...

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has received 3,200 applications for outdoor dining permits. Of the remaining 2,600, there are roughly 1,800 sidewalk setups that are being allowed to operate ...

I admit that I'm approaching this issue from a New York City resident’s perspective, and perhaps other cities don’t share the same olfactory problems. Namely: Everything reeks. That does not ...

An outdoor dining area is seen as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on July 27, 2020 in New York City.