Good afternoon and welcome back to even more happenings around the country (and world).
Here’s what’s going on today:
The New York City Planning Commission okays permanent outdoor dining sheds
In a unanimous 10-0 vote yesterday (with one abstention), the New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment that would make the COVID-era outdoor dining structures that have mushroomed along the city’s streets permanent. Although a group of 23 residents has filed a lawsuit against the city over what they claim to be trash buildups and late-night partying associated with outdoor dining, it’s likely the measure will pass the City Council next.
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