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Food Establishments Offering Outdoor Dining Have State-Approved Cannabis Dispensary

27 Days To Apply For New Program Or Remove Grand Opening in Flatiron District
Outdoor Dining Setups New Business Supported by including assistance with com-
the NY Social Equity Cannabis plying with state regulations and
Establishments Must Apply for setup, the application for the per- the new program established by Investment Fund, Headed by identifying wrap-around services
‘Dining Out NYC’ by End of manent Dining Out NYC program City Council legislation, roadway Justice-Impacted Licensee in security, insurance, and other
Day on August 3 To Continue must be submitted by the August dining will be seasonal, with the essential components. Tony called
Offering Outdoor Dining; Non- 3 deadline. This deadline is only season ending on November 29 Stoops, a New York State-li- the experience working with the
Compliant Businesses Will Re- applicable to restaurants currently and resuming on April 1. Sidewalk censed cannabis dispensary, held Fund “like getting an MBA.”
ceive Fines participating in the temporary setups are allowed year-round. its grand opening at 182 Fifth “The Fund helped me learn
outdoor dining program; new and To facilitate a seamless transi- Avenue (between 22nd and 23rd business at a whole other level,”
Comprehensive Guidance, Ser- existing restaurants not currently tion, NYC DOT recently launched Streets), across from the Flatiron said Chris, who had been a serial
vices, and Prototypes Available participating can apply any time an extensive outreach campaign, Building in Manhattan. entrepreneur before becoming a
Online To Make It Easy To Par- to Dining Out NYC. including advertisements via CAURD licensee.
ticipate “Act now! Food establishments LinkNYC, bus shelters, social me- The dispensary is supported The dispensary will carry a
with existing outdoor dining set- dia platforms, and direct outreach by the New York Cannabis Social full variety of products that are
New York City Department ups have until August 3 to apply to participating food establish- Equity Investment Fund, a public- tested to emphasize public health
of Transportation (NYC DOT) to participate in Dining Out NYC ments by NYC DOT and the NYC private fund created to provide and safety for adult use. Custom-
Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez or remove their setups,” said Department of Small Business opportunities for justice-involved ers can place orders through the
today issued an urgent notice to NYC DOT Commissioner Yda- Services. In March, NYC DOT individuals who have received store’s website, https://stoopsnyc.
restaurants and other food es- nis Rodriguez. “Outdoor dining launched a user-friendly online a Conditional Adult-Use Retail com/, where more information can
tablishments currently offering enhances our communities, and application portal to streamline Dispensary (CAURD) license be found about the store and its
outdoor dining that they have we’re excited to make it a per- the application process, enabling from the State Office of Cannabis offerings. The store is open from
exactly 27 days to apply for the manent feature of New York City restaurants to transition smoothly. Management (OCM). 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
city’s new outdoor dining program streets. The city’s new outdoor The portal includes all necessary The dispensary is owned by Saturday, and from noon to 8 p.m.
or must remove their outdoor din- dining program is the biggest and information, fees, and documenta- Victor (Tony) Rodriguez and on Sundays.
ing setups. These establishments best in America and we have made tion requirements. Chris Kulian, who said that the More information about the
must apply to ‘Dining Out NYC’ it easy to participate through our The Dining Out NYC website Fund was instrumental in helping New York State Cannabis Social
by the end of day on August 3. online application portal and ad- features the Dining Out Market- them secure this prime location. Equity Fund and the entrepreneurs
Applications and comprehensive ditional resources and guidance place and Set-Up Menu. Launched “If it weren’t for the Fund, we partnering with the Fund can be
guidance, services, and outdoor available at nyc.gov/DiningOut.” in early May, the Marketplace is certainly wouldn’t have been on found at https://www.dasny.org/
dining prototypes are available Restaurants with temporary a one-stop-shop for food estab- Fifth Avenue,” Chris said. Cannabis. More information about
online at nyc.gov/DiningOut. outdoor dining setups that apply lishments setting up sidewalk or The Fund provides significant New York’s Cannabis program
The Dining Out NYC website by August 3 must bring their set- roadway cafes, offering compa- support to CAURD licensees who can be found at https://cannabis.
makes it easy for eligible food ups into compliance with Dining nies specializing in construction, choose to work with the Fund, ny.gov/
establishments to participate by Out NYC design requirements assembly, design, and storage
offering comprehensive guidance, within 30 days of application ap- of outdoor dining materials and Catholic Migration Workers Hold First
detailed informational resources, proval or by November 1, 2024, furniture. Using these companies
compliant outdoor dining proto- whichever is sooner. Non-compli- is optional. The Setup Menu, Picket for Fair Contract
types, and a marketplace offering ance with the August 3 deadline launched alongside the portal,
services and products to support may result in penalties of $500 presents four compliant roadway The unionized staff at CMS in es, management at CMS refused
compliant setups. To continue for the first offense and $1,000 prototypes as models for outdoor Queens and Brooklyn will hold to come to an agreement, instead
operating a current outdoor dining for subsequent offenses. Under dining setups. the union’s first ever picket in allowing the contract to expire on
its fight for livable wages and June 30th, 2024. The organiza-
Red Cross Responds to 20 Emergences, Supports 228 People the chance to remain competitive tion would rather allow a strike
with other legal service organiza-
in New York City Last Week tions. than reach a deal with workers
that would ensure their ability to
continue to provide high quality
The American Red Cross in (7/5/24) needs. The Red Cross also typi- The Association of Legal Aid representation to New Yorkers.
Greater New York is helping 228 • Five households (16 individu- cally provides information packets Attorneys - UAW Local 2325 The union remains committed to
people after 20 emergencies in the als) after a fire on East 5th Street regarding recovery resources and (ALAA) at Catholic Migration negotiating in good faith, but be-
five boroughs between July 1 and (7/6/24) guidance, cleanup kits, comfort Services (CMS) will participate cause of management’s inaction,
July 8, 2024. The Red Cross responded to help kits with personal care items, in their shop’s first ever lunch- has had to involve the community
time picket Tuesday, July 9, and demonstrate the member-
The Red Cross responded 4 people affected by 1 emergency snacks, waters, and other items 2024 from 1:15pm-2:15pm. This ship’s whole dissatisfaction with
to help 140 people affected by 7 in Manhattan: as needed. momentous occasion comes after the offers currently on the table.
emergencies in the Bronx: • One household (four indi- Red Cross caseworkers will several months of bargaining for “On top of high rent and liv-
• Four households (13 individuals) viduals) after a fire on 2nd Avenue continue to work with families a fair contract and management’s ing expenses, I’m still paying
after a fire on Bainbridge Avenue (7/2/24) to connect them with additional refusal to agree to a one-year off my student loans. If Catholic
(7/1/24) The Red Cross responded to help resources for long-term recovery agreement that would ensure Migration Services refuses to pay
• Two households (11 individu- 48 people affected by 6 emergen- needs. livable wages and the ability us livable wages, I may have to
als) after a fire on Saxon Avenue cies in Queens: Any persons impacted by to participate in ALAA’s effort make some tough choices, such as
(7/4/24) • Two households (two indi- these disasters who need recovery for sectoral bargaining in legal leaving New York City.” - Bryan
• Five households (14 individuals) viduals) after a fire on 77th Street assistance and have not already services. Fotino, CMS Bargaining Com-
after a fire on East 226th Street (7/2/24) connected with Red Cross services CMS has been providing ser- mittee Rep.
(7/4/24) • Three households (16 individu- should contact 1-877-RED CROSS vices to the immigrant and low- Members are committed to
• Two households (six indi- als) after a fire on Beach Channel (1-877-733-2767). income communities in Brooklyn fighting for the contract that they
viduals) after a fire on Faile Street Drive (7/2/24) EXTREME HEAT SAFETY: and Queens since 1971. In recent deserve — one with livable wages
(7/5/24) • Two households (six individu- Extreme heat is deadly and kills years, the staff, services, and and a one-year term. The union
• Eight households (14 individu- als) after a fire on 95th Avenue more people than any other weath- clients have increased. In 2020, remains confident it will not only
als) after a fire on Minford Place (7/3/24) er event. Be sure to stay hydrated, staff at CMS decided to unionize, win this contract, but also come
(7/6/24) • Two households (eight indi- stay cool, and prevent heat illness and in 2021, they entered into back next year with even more
• 29 households (79 individuals) viduals) after a fire on 132nd Street such as heat cramps, heat exhaus- their first contract. Now, while power and the support of its union
after a fire on East 181st Street (7/4/24) tion, and heat stroke. Learn more negotiating their first successor siblings across ALAA who will
(7/6/24) • Two households (nine individu- at www.redcross.org/heat. agreement, management has in- be engaged in the same fight.
sisted on locking the union into a ALAA - UAW Local 2325 is
• One household (three individu- als) after a fire on 144th Avenue About the American Red Cross - 3 year contract with unacceptable the nation’s oldest labor union
als) after a fire on Lacombe Avenue (7/4/24) The American Red Cross shelters, salaries, and much lower than of public defenders and legal
(7/6/24) • Two households (seven indi- feeds and provides comfort to comparable organizations. Even services workers. Encompassing
The Red Cross responded to help viduals) after a fire on 86th Avenue victims of disasters; supplies about more concerning, management almost 3,000 members, ALAA
31 people affected by 5 emergen- (7/5/24) 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches expects the union to entertain represents the workers of the
cies in Brooklyn: The Red Cross responded to help skills that save lives; distributes in- these inadequate salary propos- Legal Aid Society, Neighborhood
• Two households (six individu- 5 people affected by 1 emergency ternational humanitarian aid; and als without providing any other Defender Service, The Bronx
als) after a fire on Brighton 12th on Staten Island: supports veterans, military mem- economic counters. Defenders, Queens Defenders,
Street (7/2/24) • Two households (five indi- bers and their families. The Red After the union proposed Brooklyn Defender Services,
• One household (three individu- viduals) after a fire on Bay Street Cross is a nonprofit organization multiple offers that would settle Appellate Advocates, The Office
als) after a fire on Cozine Avenue (7/4/24) that depends on volunteers and the negotiations, including dropping of the Appellate Defender, The
(7/3/24) In each instance, the Red Cross generosity of the American public nearly all economic items for the Center for Appellate Litigation,
• One household (three individu- Greater New York Disaster Action to deliver its mission. For more sake of reasonable salary increas- and dozens more organizations.
als) after a fire on Christopher Av- Team provided emergency assis- information, please visit redcross.
enue (7/4/24) tance, including temporary lodg- org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or Visit Our Website: www.queenstimes.com
• One household (three individu- ing and/or financial assistance, follow us (@redcrossny) on Face-
als) after a fire on East 94th Street to meet the families’ immediate book, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn.