Local law · Int 1421-2025
Expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
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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 and sidewalk cafes
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New York City Council
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.
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Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Julie Menin, Chi A. Ossé and 8 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic9
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 24, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
- Nov 24, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Nov 24, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
- Nov 24, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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- Oct 9, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 9, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council