"Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani would do well to remember the words of chef and humanitarian Jose Andres: We must build longer tables. Mayor Mamdani should build a long policy tableone that makes room for a diversity of perspectives as it relates to small businesses, and he should ensure that the hospitality industry has a seat to inform his restaurant and nightlife policy."
"Streamline Permitting and Licensing: Cut delays, reduce paperwork, use technology, and lower costs for businesses trying to open or grow. It simply takes way too long to open a business in our city and too many hurdles pop up along the way. Improve the Outdoor Dining Program: Allow winter enclosures, year-round roadway cafes, restore proven sidewalk cafe clearances, reduce fees, and simplify approvals."
Build an inclusive policy table that includes hospitality perspectives to support small businesses. Streamline permitting and licensing by cutting delays, reducing paperwork, using technology, and lowering opening and growth costs. Expand outdoor dining with winter enclosures, year-round roadway cafes, restored sidewalk clearances, reduced fees, and simplified approvals. End excessive fines by prioritizing education and compliance, provide cure periods before levying fines, and repeal the NYC-only liquor license surcharge and commercial rent tax on storefront businesses. Establish a 24/7 labor law helpline with safe-harbor protections and reform labor laws to emphasize compliance over lawsuit-driven enforcement. Make Community Board and 311 processes more transparent and representative to support vibrant, safe nightlife.
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