Vertical winterization coverings for sidewalk cafes.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vertical winterization coverings for sidewalk cafes” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would allow sidewalk cafe operators to enclose their year-round sidewalk cafes annually from November 30 through March 31. The bill also permits weather protection materials that may be used at other times during the year, which DOT shall prescribe by rule.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · May 14, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · May 14, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 25, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 25, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Hearing Held by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Amended by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Approved by Committee · Aug 13, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Approved by Council · Aug 13, 2026
Sent to Mayor by Council · Aug 13, 2026
City Charter Rule Adopted · Sep 12, 2026
Administration
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · Sep 14, 2026
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 894-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 894
officialInt. No. 894
officialMemorandum in Support
officialMay 14, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 6/25/26
officialHearing Testimony 6/25/26
officialHearing Transcript 6/25/26
officialProposed Int. No. 894-A - 8/6/26
officialProposed Int. No. 894-A Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 8/13/26
officialHearing Transcript 8/13/26
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting
officialAugust 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialInt. No. 894-A (FINAL)
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 5-14-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Sep 14, 2026).