Interview: Mayor Adams on East Village migrant crisis, Washington Square drug scene, e-bikes, outdoor dining, closing Rikers Island
BY THE VILLAGE SUN | We asked. The mayor answered. The Village Sun recently had a virtual interview with Mayor Adams as part of his ongoing series of weekly Q&A’s with different members of the city’s ethnic and community media. The Zoom lasted around 25 minutes, during which we were able to ask a handful […]
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NYC outdoor dining: Mayor Adams to sign bill allowing eating establishments to keep outdoor spaces
SCHUYLERVILLE, the Bronx (WABC) — Outdoor dining will officially become a permanent fixture in New York City on Wednesday. Some new rules will be in place when Mayor Eric Adams signs the outdoor dining bill into place. The main difference is that, starting next year, those roadway sheds will eventually become seasonal. Dining establishments will […]
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Mayor Lightfoot proposes improved, permanent outdoor dining program
CHICAGO — Hundreds of Chicago restaurants got permits for outdoor dining as a lifeline to stay afloat during the pandemic. Those options could remain if City Council passes a new ordinance. On the first night of fall in River North, the outdoor dining on Clark Street shows no sign of cooling off. “I think it […]
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NYC outdoor dining: Mayor Eric Adams addresses the issue ahead of announcement
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — What should be done about outdoor dining in New York City? Eyewitness News reporter Lucy Yang spoke exclusively with Mayor Eric Adams on the issue that has become so divisive for New Yorkers. Dining al fresco could soon become a permanent luxury in New York City. “Outside dining saved almost […]
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