Local law · Int 1092-2026
Establishing a pilot program to waive license fees for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes in certain council districts
New York City Council
Sponsor: Justin E. Sanchez (Council Member, District 17, Democratic)
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A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to waive license fees for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes in certain council districts
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Summary
This bill would establish a 2-year pilot program to waive license fees for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes in the 10 Council districts with the fewest number of active licenses for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes as of the effective date of this bill. It would require the Commissioner of Transportation to issue a report at least 90 days after the conclusion of the program that contains statistics indicating the effectiveness of the program, the program’s cost to the City, and a recommendation regarding whether to make the program permanent.
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Where it stands
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- In committee
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Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Full history
- Sep 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
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- Sep 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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