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Rules committee narrowly approves one‑hour downtown late‑hours extension amid mixed reaction
Summary
The committee approved a one‑hour expansion of late‑night operating hours for downtown establishments (to 3 a.m. in areas covered by the ordinance), with supporters saying it helps small businesses and opponents urging a pilot period before broader expansion; the measure passed 4‑3 in committee.
The Rules Committee voted April 20 to expand late‑night hours for certain downtown establishments by one hour (to 3 a.m.), a change some business owners sought to support nightlife and economic activity downtown.
Council Member Paluso, who sponsored the item, said local businesses expected to be included in the downtown expansion and that a Brooklyn business (Inah Cahoots) had…
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