Open Restaurants Plan intended for Phase 2 start. On June 4, 2020, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the Open Restaurants seating program and the Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing held the public hearing on Intro 1957, a bill that would create the temporary outdoor dining space. The bill is sponsored by Council Member Antonio Reynoso and was introduced at the May 28th, 2020 Stated Meeting.
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Council Enacts Additional Laws Related to Cooling Tower Enforcement
The additional bills should help the public and City administration react in the fight against Legionnaire’s disease. On March 28, 2019, the City Council approved Int. No 1158, 1149-B, 1164-A and 1166-A, a package of bills regarding the maintenance and inspection of cooling towers. The bills assist in the implementation and enforcement of Local Law 77 of 2015, which was enacted in response to an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease. The bills respectively address public information … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: 162nd CityLaw Breakfast with Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Commissioner, DHMH
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot spoke at the 162nd CityLaw Breakfast at New York Law School. Dr. Barbot was introduced by Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, with remarks by Dean Anthony W. Crowell. Dr. Barbot spoke on “Measles: NYC Policy and Thoughts on Anti-Vaccine Movement.”
Restaurant Fined $900
A Manhattan restaurant received health inspection during busy hour which resulted in five summonses with $900 penalties in total. Anjappar is an Indian cuisine restaurant located at 116 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. On July 3, 2018, while the restaurant was preparing a large order, an inspector from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene made an unannounced visit. The inspector observed in Anjappar’s kitchen near an operating stove approximately eight pounds of cooked chicken … <Read More>
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Thursday, Sept. 5th – 162nd CityLaw Breakfast with Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Commissioner of NYC DHMH
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 162nd CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Speaking on:
Measles: NYC Policy and Thoughts on Anti-Vaccine Movement
Date
THURSDAY, September 5, 2019
Rules Add Pest Management Duties
HPD adopted rules compelling owners to remediate indoor allergen hazards. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development adopted rules to require owners of multiple dwellings to investigate for and remediate indoor allergen hazards such as mold, cockroaches, mice, and rats. The new rules, which implement Local Law 55 of 2018, establish work practices for pest remediation, standards for tenant notifications, and procedures for submitting certifications of remediation and requesting extensions of time to correct violations.