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Outdoor Dining Gets Permanent Rules | New York City News
City council just made outdoor dining permanent year-round — a lifeline for restaurants and small businesses battered by recent struggles. To balance support with neighborhood concerns, dining hours now end at 11 PM, not midnight, and new cleanliness rules with penalties are in place. The council speaker, a former restaurateur, stressed how vital this is for revenue, while acknowledging room for improvement. Plus, permit payments can now be split into quarterly installments to ease financial strain. The goal? Keep businesses thriving without sacrificing quality of life for residents — finding…
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