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. From the homeless seeking shelter ...

What should be done about outdoor dining in New York City? Eyewitness News reporter Lucy Yang spoke exclusively with Mayor Eric Adams ahead of an announcement on the issue that has become so ...

As of March 31, 2025, there were just over 2,400 permitted outdoor dining setups, according to NYC’s Department of Transportation, about 1,800 sidewalk seats and 600 roadway seats.

The city's Open Restaurants program for outdoor dining and roadway seating -- in streets and parking spots -- was recently extended until Oct. 31 after it was previously set to expire Sept. 8 ...