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Queens leaders warn outdoor dining and sidewalk‑cafe approvals lagging ahead of World Cup season
5770959 · September 12, 2025
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Community leaders told the borough office that Department of Transportation approvals for outdoor dining and sidewalk cafes are delayed, with one official saying the office is averaging 30–32 new applications per month and that the backlog could leave restaurants unlicensed before next summer’s World Cup.
Queens community leaders told city officials they are concerned that a backlog in Department of Transportation approvals for sidewalk and street cafes could leave restaurants unlicensed when World Cup visitors arrive.
A borough official said the…
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