What we have won
The Alliance is fighting in the halls of government for policies that support our city’s restaurant and nightlife industry. We advocate to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamline the permit and licensing process, cut the red tape, and represent the industry’s perspective on proposed laws, regulations, trends, and other matters impacting restaurant and nightlife establishments. The following is an abbreviated list of polices we’ve fought for and won.
COVID-19 Related Accomplishments
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Drinks To-Go
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Amnesty for Fines
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COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
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DEP Water Bill Amnesty Program
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Outdoor Dining
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COVID Recovery Surcharge
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Grants And Rent Relief
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Paycheck Protection Program
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Shuttered Venue Operator Grant
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Temporary Liquor Licenses
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation (Customer Data)
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation (Extend Prohibition Of Bogus Phone Fees)
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation (Permanent Fee Cap)
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation (Phone Number Listing Transparency)
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Third-Party Delivery Regulation (Prohibit Listing Restaurants Without Approval)
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Suspension Of Personal Liability Guarantees In Leases, Eviction Moratorium, and Harassment
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Waiver Of Fees and Permit Extensions
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Vaccines for Restaurant Workers
Not COVID-19 Related Accomplishments
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Annual Wage Notice
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Anti-Harassment Training
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Brunch Bill
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Cabaret Law Repeal
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Commercial Rent Tax
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Commercial Tenant Harassment Law Enacted
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Con Edison Gas Service
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Cure Periods for Violations and Fine Reduction
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Cut the Red Tape and Bureaucracy
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Food Donation Online Portal
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Health Department Letter Grade Reform
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Lawsuits
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Lien Bill
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Limited Supervisory Authority Employees Can Receive Tips
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Mediating Establishment and Neighborhood Disputes
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Liquor License Fee Suspension
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Nightlife Advisory Board Recommendations
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Narcan to Nightlife Venues
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NYPD Best Practices Handbook For Nightlife Establishments
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Office of Nightlife at City Hall
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Open Storefronts
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Private Collections - SLA
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Public Directory Farms & Farm Products
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Restaurant Meals Program - SNAP Benefits
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Restaurant Resiliency Program
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Sidewalk Cafes
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Tip Credit
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Wood & Coal Cook Stove Requirements