For about 30 years the number of food vendor permits in New York City has been capped at 3,000. To circumvent this, an unground market has popped up where permits are “leased” for as much as $30,000 a year. The City Council is poised to increase the number of permits and change how food vendors […]
New York City: 2020 Fiscal Report
“Amid a global pandemic and unprecedented economic crisis, our work of holding government accountable continues strongly. The road from this crisis to recovery will not be easy…..” said New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer upon the release of NYC’s 2020 fiscal report. The full 459 page report can be downloaded here. The highlights include: […]
Cluster Action Initiative
New York State has developed a new mechanism in dealing with Covid-19 hotspots known as the Cluster Action Initiative. This is a set of new rules and restrictions directly targeted to areas with the highest concentration of Covid-10 cases and the surrounding communities. The new rules will be in effect for a minimum of 14 […]
Malls Set for New York City Return
Malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent occupancy starting on September 9th, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced. They will be subject to strict safety protocols, including strict enforcement of face coverings, social distancing, additional staff to control occupancy, traffic flow, and seating to avoid crowding, and enhanced cleaning and disinfection […]
Saving NYC’s Restaurants and Bars
At the heart of every community in New York City and the surrounding areas are its restaurants and bars. From cultural cuisine to social gatherings, to watching a game, to simply providing an alternative to home cooking, these institutions are what make NYC and its neighborhoods so special. Most of these are small businesses that […]