Beginning November 19th, it will be unlawful for a food store or a retail establishment to refuse to accept payment in cash from consumers, unless payment is in: Cash bills denominated above $20 Cash for any telephone, mail, or internet-based transaction, unless the payment for such transaction takes place on the premises of the food […]
The Clean Trucks Program
The New York City Clean Trucks Program has evolved from the successful Hunts Point pilot. The program offers rebate incentive funding to reduce diesel exhaust emissions by replacing older, heavy polluting diesel trucks with new battery-electric, or EPA emission compliant alternative fuel (compressed natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and plug-in hybrid) and diesel trucks. Funding is […]
Ticket Blitz Approved as Part of New York City Budget
New York City’s financial outlook is bleaker than the pared-down budget indicates. Broadway will remain closed for the rest of the year, indoor dining is delayed indefinitely, office leasing is tanking, and no one can say when (or if) tourism will return. So where does New York City turn when cash is desperately needed? Ticketing […]
Physical Distancing Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars
New York City’s nightlife is a defining feature of what makes this city so unique and special. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit this sector the hardest, putting these cultural and social institutions at risk. Until a robust restaurant recovery plan is built, there are strict guidelines that must be followed. Despite the Governor’s May […]
Master Streets Plan Bill in New York City
In October the Master Streets plan bill was passed in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the master plan into law on November 19th. The Master Streets Plan Bill in New York City is structured as a continuing series of plans with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) having to issue new master […]