The NYC City Council released a report detailing the challenges faced by restaurants in the new outdoor dining program, launched April 1, 2023. While Local Law 121 was passed to expand outdoor dining, restaurants encountered issues with permitting, slow processing times, and vague design guidelines. Additional criticisms centered on the administration's lack of accessibility and in-person support. Queens Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers emphasized the need for the program's implementation to prioritize transparency and fairness for it to succeed and benefit businesses.
"The outdoor dining initiative has become essential for NYC's restaurant scene, yet successful implementation requires transparency, consistency, and fairness to truly support our businesses."
"While Local Law 121 aimed to revamp outdoor dining in NYC, significant challenges remain, particularly in the application process that require immediate addressing to benefit the community."
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