NYC Council Introduction 1092

intro.nyc/1092-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Establishing a pilot program to waive license fees for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes in certain council districts.
Status: Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Justin E. Sanchez
Introduced: September 24, 2026

This bill would establish a 2-year pilot program to waive license fees for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes in the 10 Council districts with the fewest number of active licenses for sidewalk cafes and roadway cafes as of the effective date of this bill. It would require the Commissioner of Transportation to issue a report at least 90 days after the conclusion of the program that contains statistics indicating the effectiveness of the program, the program’s cost to the City, and a recommendation regarding whether to make the program permanent.