As the Sun Sets on Curbside Dining This Year, City Council Eyes Overhaul for 2026
A package of bills would bring back year-round curbside dining, increase the size of sidewalk cafes, and make the approval process easier.
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A package of bills would bring back year-round curbside dining, increase the size of sidewalk cafes, and make the approval process easier.
A classic New York City neighborhood-level street fight with a 2025, outdoor-dining twist.
For a few glorious hours on Friday, diners could sit and eat outside.
Under the current, deeply flawed system, just 34 outdoor dining setups have actually been finalized out of more than 3,700 applications.