Year-Round Outdoor Dining Is Back On The Table, UES Councilmember Says

Speaker Menin says she will revive year-round outdoor dining program

New Yorkers may once again be able to enjoy outdoor dining all year long if City Council Speaker Julie Menin has anything to say about it.

NYC Council Speaker Pledges to Revive Year-Round Outdoor Dining

NEW YORK (VINnews) — City Council Speaker Julie Menin on Wednesday pledged to restore year-round outdoor dining in New York City, aiming to ease the regulatory burdens that led many restaurants to abandon the program in 2025. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Speaking at a breakfast hosted by the Association […]

Council speaker pushes for outdoor dining to be year-round in New York City

It was a lifeline during the pandemic. Outdoor dining gave people a way to get out and socialize and allowed many restaurant owners to stay in business.

Year-round outdoor dining to ‘finally’ return to NYC streets, Council Speaker Julie Menin vows

Pandemic-era year-round al fresco dining could soon return to New York City streets, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin said Wednesday – after an expensive, lengthy approvals process led to many restaurants dropping out of the program last year.

Year-Round Outdoor Dining Is Back On The Table, UES Councilmember Says

As it stands right now, so-called "dining sheds​" on city streets are allowed for an eight-month season.

Council speaker looks to make roadway dining year-round

The City Council plans to pass legislation that will make outdoor dining sheds open the entire year.