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Local law · Int 0655-2026

Expanding access to roadway cafes

New York City Council

Latest action Aug 31, 2026

Sponsor: Lincoln Restler (Council Member, District 33, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway cafes

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 26, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage for certain cafes upon consent. This bill would also streamline the review process for restaurants applying to operate a sidewalk or roadway cafe.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Signed into law.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic10

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureAug 13, 2026Result: passed

    (6) (1) (1) (3)

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilAug 13, 2026Result: passed

    (37) (5) (0) (9)

Full history

  1. Aug 31, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Mayor

    Mayor

  2. Aug 31, 2026

    This Introduction Was Recved From Mayor by Council

    This Introduction was Recved from Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Aug 31, 2026

    Signed

    This Introduction was Signed Into Law by Mayor

    Mayor

  4. Aug 13, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  5. Aug 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

Show full history (8 earlier events)
  1. Aug 13, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  2. Aug 13, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  3. Aug 13, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Aug 13, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Mar 3, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  6. Mar 3, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  7. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  8. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

    NYC Council

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