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2025 Employment Law Hospitality Guide Now Available
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Only 40 Restaurants Approved for Outdoor Dining and What To Do
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7 Regulatory Reforms. 6 Outdoor Dining Reforms
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What To Do if ICE Knocks on Your Door
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No More Surprises: Protect Outdoor Dining & Restaurants from Street Resurfacing Disruptions
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Take Action: 2025 Business Survey
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Readers sound off on wage and tips
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2024: NYC Hospitality’s Biggest Wins
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CTA Filing Requirements Suspended
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Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Lifted - Revitalizes Reporting Requirement
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The Hidden Cost of Congestion Pricing: Threatening NYC’s Food Lifeline
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Tip Credit, Strong Support
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A Win! Reservation Scalping Ban Signed into Law
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Submit Questions for DOH
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Update: Alcohol and Outdoor Dining
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Concerning Labor Laws Proposed
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Tickets Now On Sale! - State of the Industry Conference at the NY Restaurant Show
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City Council Proposes Licensing and Registering E-Bikes
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Employee Retention Tax Credit Update
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New York State Releases FAQs on New Prenatal Leave Mandate
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Corporate Transparency Act Alert
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Watch New Tip Credit Documentary
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END OF SEASON: NOVEMBER 29 IS THE FINAL DAY TO REMOVE ROADWAY OUTDOOR DINING SETUPS
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A tip from restaurants to Democrats
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Congestion Pricing Update
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Trump, Restaurants and More on Fox 5
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Community Boards and Outdoor Dining
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Required Signs for NYC Restaurants & Bars Guide Now Available
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Share with us! State of the Industry 2025 Discussion Topics
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Employers Should Prepare Now for 2025 New York State Wage Adjustments
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We Ran a 5K to Support Hospitality
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DECLINING SALES AND INDUSTRY CONCERNS AMID SUMMER 2024 CHALLENGES
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SLA All-Night Permit for New Year’s Eve
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Announces 2024 Awards Winners
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Temporary Liquor Permit Expansion Enacted into Law
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Outdoor Dining Survey Results
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Important: Read About The Corporate Transparency Act
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Take Action - Summer/Fall 2024 Survey
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Update: Alcohol and Outdoor Dining
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5th Circuit Vacates DOL’s Federal 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule
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Companies Beware: New York Attorney General Targets Websites That Track Visitors
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SLA makes liquor license renewals a little more friendly
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Breaking News: Proposed Hotel Law Will Not Impact Restaurants and Bars
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Cancelled! Controversial City Council hearing on 7/30
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Urgent Restaurant/Hotel Legislation That Will Destroy Businesses
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Less Than 2 Weeks Left - Apply For Dining Out NYC Program
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2024 Policy Recap (6 Months) What Have you Done for Me Lately?
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Scaffolding Reform Press Conference and Hearing
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Comment on Congestion Pricing at MTA Hearing 6/26
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Proposal Guts Third-party Delivery Fee Cap, Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill
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UPDATED ONBOARDING CHECKLIST New Hire Paperwork and Required Notices to Employees
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Delivery Fee Cap in Jeopardy
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DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber are trying to hurt and silence advocates and restaurants with subpoenas!
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Fox 5 News: Andrew Rigie on NYC’s restaurant industry
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Tip Credit Protected. Strong Support Among Employees
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Nightlife X City Hall + Dancing
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Reservation Scalping Ban Passed!
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Temporary Liquor Permit Law Passes!
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60-Day Countdown to Apply for Outdoor Dining
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Breaking News: Congestion Pricing “Indefinitely Paused”
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NYC Summer Restaurant Week Registration is Open / Complimentary Spots Available
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Sign on to SLA Temporary Liquor Permit Expansion Letter
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Allow Restaurants & Taverns to Make Limited Purchases from Liquor Stores
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Stopping Reservation Scalping
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Take Action: Q1 Business Survey
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Exposed! DoorDash, Grubhub (Seamless), and Uber
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Employment Law Updates You Need to Know about in Budget
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Important Liquor Law Updates in State Budget
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Celebrates “Bash for the Boros”
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Take Action: Tell City Council “Yes” to Repealing Dancing Restrictions
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NYC Hospitality Alliance's District Dining Guide
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NYC Employers Must Display, Distribute New Workers’ Rights Poster
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Alliance Testifies on SLA and Liquor Laws
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Tip Credit Debate on T.V.
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Good Guy Guarantees are in Peril
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New Credit Card Surcharge Law Takes Effect
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Final Outdoor Dining Details Released
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NYC Restaurants Say Eliminating Tip Credit Would Be a Disaster For Restaurants and Their Workers
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Let the People Dance!
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Temporary Liquor Permit Expansion
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MARCH Eliminated. CURE Implemented
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Law to Stop Bounty Hunter Noise Violations Takes Effect
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NY DOL Finalizes Changes to the Tip Credit, Meal Credit, Uniform Maintenance Pay and Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds
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6 steps to 86 the bounty hunter noise violations
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Survey Finds Uneven Expectations for Holiday Sales as Recovery Remains Unbalanced
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Alliance Event Announcement - Join us at International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York!
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Office of Nightlife Appointments New Executive Director
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Comment on Outdoor Dining
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Outdoor Dining Comments
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Bounty Hunters Noise Violations Put On Ice
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Proposed Outdoor Dining Rules Released
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Fox Rothschild NY Hospitality Guide December 2023
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NYC Launches MyCity Business Site
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SBS Emergency Response Unit Can Help Businesses Impacted by an Emergency
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SantaCon 2023
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Testifying at City Council to Stop Bounty Hunter Noise Summonses
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NYSDOL Issues Proposed Adjustments to the Tip Credit in Accordance with the Upcoming Increase in Minimum Wage
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Checklists and Compliance Tips for New York City Hospitality Employers
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Temporary Retail Permit update from the SLA
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Register to Participate in NYC Restaurant Week
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NYC Asylum Seeker Job Placement
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Starting Tomorrow - Temporary Protected Status and Expedited Work Authorization
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Trash Containerization Mandate Information Sessions
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Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
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Fines Start on September 1 from Dept. of Sanitation
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Survey Finds Uneven Economic Recovery Across NYC Restaurants and Bars
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FAQ & Timeline for Dining Out NYC
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Proposed Lien and Attachment Laws Defeated This Legislative Session
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Major Change in Garbage Collection Rules
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Mayor Adams Signs Outdoor Dining Bill Into Law
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Asylum Seekers and Work Authorization
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Outdoor Dining Law Passed by City Council!
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Testimony on Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill
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Garbage Container Mandate. Hospitality Alliance Testifies.
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Three Years Ago...
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Industry Survey Results - Third-Party Delivery
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Minimum Wage and Budget Update
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Op-Ed | It’s time to repeal the Commercial Rent Tax
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Expedite Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Now
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Lien Law Hearing. Alliance Testifies.
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Permanent Outdoor Dining Law Agreement!
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Credit Card Surcharge Rules
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Information Sessions - New Trash Management Rules
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Action Alert: Say NO to Int 0813 the Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill!
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Renew Your DOH Permit And Food Handler Certificate Information
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Delivery Fee Cap Hearing
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Tip Credit Elimination Fight
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Testimony: “Tattoos” a Protected Characteristic?
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New Trash Management Rules Take Effect April 1st
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“Dry January:” A Sobering Experience for NYC Restaurants/Bars
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The NYC Hospitality Alliance wants to share your stories during Women's History Month!
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Hospitality Alliance Launches Foundation to Invest in New Yorkers Entering Industry and More
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Reducing Fines Testimony
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Small Business Opportunity Fund
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FIFA World Cup was Welcome Kick For NYC Restaurants and Bars
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DEP Offers Water Bill Amnesty Program
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Plastic Straw Ban Enforcement in Effect
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New York's COVID-19 Leave Pay: An Update
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Proposal Would Change the Way Restaurants Manage Trash
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SantaCon 2022
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The Economic Benefits of the NYC Open Streets Program
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NYC Hospitality Alliance Press Release: Survey Finds Outdoor Dining Key To NYC Restaurants’ Long-Term Economic Recovery
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New York Employers Cannot Retaliate Against Employees for Lawful Absences
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Employers Must Post EEOC's New ‘Know Your Rights’ Poster
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Reminder: New York Salary Transparency Laws
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Outdoor Dining Lawsuit Update
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One Stop Shop Business Portal
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Private Employer Vax Mandated Will Be Lifted on 11/1
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Narcan to Nightlife Venues
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Updated Required Signs for Restaurants and Bars
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Important Industry Survey
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SLA and Split Case Fees
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Today Concealed Carry Gun Laws Takes Effect
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EEO, Diversity, and Employee Relations Guidebook & Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Guidebook
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Outdoor Dining Statement
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New York State to Require Transparent Pricing for Live Events
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Press Conference: Suspending Liquor License Fee in NYC
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Alliance testifies at City Council cannabis hearing
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DSNY Commercial Organics Requirements
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Survey: Compensation and Benefits Report
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Testify for One-Stop Shop NYC Business Portal and More
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Survey: 3rd Party Delivery
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End of NY state legislative session update: NYC Hospitality Alliance secures numerous victories
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OP-ED Restaurants and retailers beg NYC: Stop using us as an ATM
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NYC Pushes Back Wage Transparency Law to November 1, 2022
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Wage Lien Bill Does Not Pass
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The NYC Office of Nightlife Oversight Hearing
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Commercial Rent Tax and Dancing
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SLA Guidance on To-Go Drinks
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Reforming Business Violations
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NYC Issues Guidance Related to Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements
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RRF Votes Summarized
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TAKE ACTION - Wage Lien Bill, RRF, PPP, Membership
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HERO Act Implementation No Longer Required
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Cheers! "Drinks To Go" Is Coming Back
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TAKE ACTION - Important Update on Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Take Action Now Drinks To Go
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Update
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Take Action: Oppose Wage Lien Bill
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Pandemic Small Biz Recovery Grant Program
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Update on RRF Replenishment and More
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Suspending Liquor License Fee in NYC
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Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Update
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Official: Proof of Vaccination Requirement Ends 3/7
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Alliance x Gov. Hochul: Drinks To Go and Temporary Liquor Licenses
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Take Action Now - RRF Replenishment
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Indoor Dining Vaccination Requirement Ends 3/7
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Open Restaurants Text Amendment Approved by City Council
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Testifying on Drinks To Go and More
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Mask Mandate Lifted But Not Vaccination Requirement
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Mayor Adams, Outdoor Dining, Testify in Support
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Take Action: Permanent Outdoor Dining Survey
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Take Action: Important Outdoor Dining Hearing
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Calls on IRS to Expedite Employee Retention Credit Payments
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Third-Party Delivery Workers and Restroom Access
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A Menu of Policy Ideas for NYC’s Restaurant and Nightlife Recovery
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Online Betting in Liquor Licensed Establishments
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Alcoholic Beverage Law Update: SLA Relaxes Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
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Submit Outdoor Dining Designs
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1/18 - National Day of Action to Save Restaurants
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Community Board Applications Open
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Mayor Adams Signs RRF Replenishment Letter
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Drinks To Go Supported By Governor Hochul
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Mayor Adams Signs Fine Reduction Order
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Shortened COVID-19 Isolation Period
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Governor Signs Temporary Liquor Licenses Law for New York City
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The Alliance Urges Federal, State and City Leaders to Act Swiftly Amid Resurgence of COVID-19
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FAQs: Employer Obligations Following the Recent Spike in Omicron/COVID-19 Cases in New York City
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24 Week PPP Covered Period Legislation Introduced
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SBS Grants for small businesses available
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Take Action: RRF Replenishment
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New Vaccination Requirement Information
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Take Action: City Issues a Public Survey for Permanent Open Restaurants Program
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City’s Mask Recommendation
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Outdoor Dining Text Amendment Approved
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Legislation Introduced to Reinstate Usage of Propane Heaters
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SLA Ends Attorney Certification Program by 2/8/22
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SLA to Consider Ending Attorney Certification Program
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Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
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Final Tip Credit Rules Released by Labor Department
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Plastic Straw Restriction Reminders
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Survey: Vaccination Requirement
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No Propane Heaters Allowed
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SLA All-Night Permit for New Year’s Eve
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Important Reminder - File with the SLA for Alcohol Service on City Sidewalks and Roadways
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Design Engagement Process for Permanent Open Restaurants Program
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Restaurant Meals Program & Restaurant Resiliency Program
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Important Permanent Outdoor Dining - Testify
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NYC's FAIRER Program Information
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Enforcement for Key to NYC Proof of Vaccine Mandate begins Monday, 9/13
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Employers Must Implement Disease Exposure Prevention Plan Pursuant to NY Hero Act
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Reasonable Accommodations and the Key to NYC Vaccine Mandate
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Permanent Third-Party Delivery Fee Cap Passed
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Proposed Zoning Change to Legalize Dancing Across NYC
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Update to ‘Key to NYC’ Vaccine Mandate: Nonresident Contractors Must Now Be Vaccinated
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Template Implementation Plan For Vaccine Requirement
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NYC Issues Guidance on Accommodations and Proof of Identification for ‘Key to NYC’ Vaccine Mandate
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Join us in the #GetVaxxedNYC Campaign
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NYC Issues Details of Vaccine Mandate for Indoor Dining, Gyms and Entertainment Venues
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RRF Replenishment Update
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Vaccination Requirement For Employees and Customers
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New York Restaurants, Bars Urged to Mandate Proof of Vaccination for Guests, Employees and Vendors
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SLA Updates You Should Know
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Take Action: Covid-19 Delta Variant & Vaccine Survey
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation Passes
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Take Action: Industry Priorities Survey
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Professional hospitality returns "live" at Host2021. With more than 1100 exhibitors representing 40 countries and a menu of over 800 events
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Labor & Employment Considerations for the Post- Pandemic New York Hospitality Employer
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Update on Alcohol Service on City Sidewalks and Roadways
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Nightlife Advisory Board Releases Report
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Health Department Resuming Full Inspections Starting Monday
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Community Boards And Outdoor Dining
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment
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Fee Caps And More Third-Party Delivery
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Assistance With Hospitality Staffing Needs
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Action Needed: Fee Cap on 3rd Party Delivery Services
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Need PPP Loan Forgiveness?
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HOSPITALITY HIRE: No-Cost Recruitment Resource
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Alcohol To-Go Ending
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Lease Personal Guarantee Protection Ends June 30th
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Time Off and Leaves of Absence Overview for the New York Hospitality Employer - Chapter 2
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Fine Relief Passed By City Council
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New Plastic Straw Restrictions
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$60 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Proposed
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COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
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Two Major Victories in Albany
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COVID-19 Restrictions Update
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The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
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Surcharges, Customer Data And Restroom Access
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Removal of Additional COVID-19 Restrictions
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Nominations Now Open: Alfresco Awards 2021
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New SLA Advisory on Third-Party Providers taking a Percentage of Sales
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Update on New SLA Advisory on Third-Party Providers taking a Percentage of Sales
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A Note About The Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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SLA Lifting Limitations On (Un)Suspended Licenses
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Take Action - Recruiting and Pay Rates Survey
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HOSTMILANO RETURNS IN PERSON...
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What the New CDC Mask and Vaccine Rules Mean for New York Restaurants
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New Guidance On Occupancy, Masks, And More
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MTA X Alliance X Dining Dignitaries Welcome Back 24/7 Subway Service
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Updated Covid-19 Rules
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Press Conference: 3 Laws in 12 Days to Support Restaurants
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Customer Data From Third Party Delivery Companies
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Open Boulevards Announcement
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Take Action: Keep Alcohol To-Go
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Checklists and Compliance Tips for New York City Hospitality Employers
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Overview of Restaurant And Bar Rules
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Temporary Liquor Licenses in NYC
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Highlights of the Permanent Outdoor Dining Law
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24/7 Subway Returns And Capacity Limits Eliminated
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Updates: Repeal of Food Item Requirement & Bar Guidance
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Indoor Dining Capacity Increasing To 75% In NYC
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Breaking News: Bar Seating, Curfew, Etc. To Be Lifted
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Today - Register for SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund