VOLUME 5, ISSUE 11 | WEEKEND BLOCK CLOSURES FOR USE BY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY CITY

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The City is now accepting applications for weekend block closures in certain areas for block segments that contain food service establishments.

Applications must come from either a community-based organization or Restaurant Group (consisting of three or more restaurants on one block) represented by a business entity.

If accepted by the City, the coalition of food service establishments in the block would be granted permission to close that block (while providing access for emergency vehicles) through Labor Day, September 7, 2020 on

  • Fridays (potentially) 5 PM to 11 PM

  • Saturday and Sunday (potentially) 12 PM Noon to 11 PM

RPO Inc. can assist hospitality clients prepare the required plans, gather and assemble the required information, and submit the application that is required for consideration.

Please call 212-566-5110 if you would like to engage RPO to assist you in preparing an application to the City for weekend use of your block for food service establishments.