Last updated on June 11th, 2020 at 05:45 pm Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans and many different species of animals. First detected in Wuhan, China, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a respiratory illness, initially spread from animals to humans,
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NYC is doing away with cashless restaurants. New York City Council voted on a Bill that Prohibits food and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash payments from consumers and; Prevent establishments from charging cash paying consumers higher prices for cash purchases. Opponents of the cashless business
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Last updated on September 17th, 2019 at 02:27 pmGovernor Cuomo has signed into law the 2019 New York State Budget, updating the State’s sexual harassment laws to include new resources and requirements for employers. There are two key components under this law: Policy– As of October 2018,
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Last updated on September 10th, 2019 at 05:31 pmFor months, restaurants, café’s and bars in NYC have been selling CBD infused foods and drinks, based on a federal law that made Hemp products easier to sell. Or so they thought… The confusion sparked controversy, when a routine
Read more →Last updated on January 8th, 2019 at 04:32 pmDespite opposition and lawsuits, NYC’s Foam Ban on single-use foam products has gone into effect January 1st 2019. Here Are 5 things you need to know: All food service establishments located or operating within the 5 Boroughs of NYC
Read more →Last updated on September 25th, 2018 at 05:13 pmOrganized by the Climate Group in coordination with NYC and the United Nations, Climate Week NYC is a global event when the world gathers to showcase climate action and discuss how to do more. In celebration, restaurants all over
Read more →Last updated on June 15th, 2018 at 06:39 pmOne of the most important challenges that food service operators face on a daily basis is maintaining food safety. No matter how much time and money is invested on menu development, décor, and talent, it takes one incident of
Read more →Effective May 7th, 2018, the FDA will require all restaurants and other food outlets including theatres, grocery stores and vending machines with 20 or more locations to post calorie counts on their menus. In an effort to assist the industry with compliance, the FDA has released a
Read more →Last updated on August 28th, 2017 at 06:45 pmThe rules of commercial recycling have changed. As of August 1st 2017, the Department of Sanitation has officially started enforcement of those rules. Businesses now have the primary burden to properly separate recyclables and make arrangements for their collection.
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:42 pmIt was enacted to benefit the environment, Local Law 092 of 2015 prohibited businesses from keeping doors open when air conditioning was on. As a result, restaurant operators were prevented from providing patrons with a dining experience that included
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