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The EmPIRE Act would kill NY small businesses

EmPIRE aims to copy a 20-year-old California law, the Private Attorneys General Act, that has brought a wave of lawsuits that small businesses and nonprofits have little ability to fight; reformers ... read more

LA’s starry San Vicente Bungalows will open in NYC ‘soon-ish’ new West Village signs reveal — insiders tells us what it means

West Village insiders are buzzing about large banners that popped up this week on the scaffolding outside the Jane Hotel, saying: “San Vicente West Village — coming soon (ish).” There has been buzz ... read more

The Hudson Valley's New Bars and Tasting Rooms

Take a spirited tour of the Hudson Valley with our latest craft beverage and bar roundup. From Rhinebeck’s whimsical C. Cassis Tasting Room to ... read more

Today is the last day for NYC restaurant owners to apply for grants up to $10,000

Today is the last day to apply for grants worth up to $10,000 for restaurant owners in New York City. Local nonprofit The Oyate Group partnered with Grubhub and the New York State Latino Restaurant ... read more

East Village Mexican-American cocktail bar Superbueno crowned best in the U.S.

Located at 13 1st Avenue in the East Village, Superbueno offers drinks and bar food inspired by Mexican cuisine with a New York twist. read more

In The Far West Village Of NYC, Hungry Llama Is Attracting A Clientele

A West Village café Hungry Llama, in an out-of-the-way location, is trying to use a community model to engender customer loyalty and creating a neighborhood vibe. read more

The 50 Best Bars In North America In 2024, According To Experts

The 50 Best Bars In North America List has just been announced highlighting the incredible cocktail landscape found across the continent. read more

A New York City Ethics Committee Embraces Litigation Funding

The City Bar’s recommendation is significant because it represents yet another high-profile body rejecting the U.S Chamber of Commerce's arguments regarding litigation funding, a guest columnist ... read more

Corn to Power Airplanes? Biden Administration Sets a High Bar.

Producers of biofuels like ethanol, which could help create a new generation of jet fuel, would have to overhaul their practices to receive tax credits. read more

New New York City rule forces wood, coal-fired pizzerias to install device to reduce oven emissions

New York City pizzerias can still bake their pies in traditional wood- and coal-fired ovens, but most of those ovens will now have to come with emission control devices, under a regulation that went ... read more

NYC rule will slap sugar warning labels on food, drinks including Starbucks, Dunkin’ specialties

Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City will have to slap a warning on menu boards and packaging to remind customers that sweets are terrible for their health. read more

Why Jinya Ramen Bar's Sam Shoja remains bullish on D.C.

Washington, D.C.’s my favorite city,” Shoja said. “It has made me, and many others, and we’re not giving up on Washington, D.C., regardless of what comes our way.” ... read more