Dear NYC Nightlife Community,
Thank you for attending our Office of Nightlife Phase 2 Town Call. We hope that you found the information shared by our City agency partners valuable and that you will continue to work towards reopening New York City both safely and successfully.
Below we are sharing the information and additional resources from the Departments of Transportation, Health, Small Business Services, and the Office of Special Enforcement that will assist restaurants and bars on Phase 3 of the reopening.
Thank you, and as always, please feel free to reach out at nightlife@media.nyc.gov if you have any questions, concerns, or for support.
Wishing you well,
Ariel Palitz
Senior Executive Director
Office of Nightlife
Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
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NYC Department of Transportation Updates
Learn about the City’s Open Restaurant Program at nyc.gov/openrestaurants. If you own a business that plans on providing outdoor dining, you must affirm that you have read and understand the State-issued guidelines through the Open Restaurant Program.
These guidelines and requirements may change, so please check the New York Forward site regularly. If you are unclear if your business is allowed to reopen, you can use this tool to check. |
NYC Health Department Updates
As per the NYC Health Department, New York City restaurants can open for table service in outdoor seating areas. Before opening, you must:
How to Dine Out Safely During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency:
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Multi-agency One-Stop Shop Website for Reopening and Open Streets
The NYC Department of Small Business Services, in partnership with other City agencies, has developed a multi-agency one-stop shop for all information on the restaurant industry's reopening at nyc.gov/restaurantreopening
Visit nyc.gov/restaurantreopening or call the Small Business Services Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC for information about how to apply, including the criteria and guidelines.
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NYC Office of Special Enforcement Updates
The NYC Office of Special Enforcement is sharing helpful tips for operators that inspections officers use to identify common violations during routine inspections of restaurants and bars opening and operating with outdoor seating.
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Multi-agency Opening and Operating Toolkit for Restaurants and Bars
The Office of Nightlife, in partnership with the NYC Departments of Health, Small Business Services, and Transportation is publishing a multi-agency toolkit for restaurant and bar owners and operators with up-to-date guidance on how to safely reopen and operate your establishment. For all information, visit nyc.gov/restaurantreopening |
NYC Office of Nightlife "It's Up to You, New York" Socialize Responsibly Campaign
Business owners, a window poster is available for download here:
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FREE Face Coverings for Employees
Need face coverings for your employees? The Departments of Small Business Services and Consumer and Worker Protection, and our partners are distributing over 2 million face coverings at no cost to small business owners and their employees! |
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or for support at: nightlife@media.nyc.gov |
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