How much should it cost to use an NYC street? A bill on outdoor dining is set to decide.

The free use of public sidewalks and streets by restaurants during the pandemic is about to come to an end as New York City lawmakers work to finalize a highly anticipated bill that will make outdoor dining permanent and transform the landscape of the city.

But the question is at what cost?

As part of the legislation, the City Council is expected to address the issue of how much restaurants should pay to use sidewalks and streets. The regulation could price city sidewalks and streets in the tens of thousands of dollars, adding another revenue generator for the city. It also comes as other cities, including Boston and Los Angeles, face backlash from restaurant owners over fees.

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