"I'm deeply committed to fixing the broken dining program that was passed by the last iteration of the Council, and I say that it was broken because it wasn't year-round."
"You know, it's not like you have all this space to store restaurants and chairs; it really deprived not only restaurants but the public writ large from the benefits of open dining - so we are fixing the program."
"A lot of people complained but I said, 'It's ok. If it doesn't work, we can go back to litter.' But they're not complaining now."
Julie Menin aims to restore year-round outdoor dining, criticizing the previous seasonal restrictions as inadequate. She plans to reduce fees for restaurants and bars to encourage al fresco dining. Menin, a former restaurant owner, believes the previous program deprived both businesses and the public of outdoor dining benefits. The Public Space Awards recognized various community leaders for their contributions, including efforts in trash containerization and communal dining initiatives.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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