Business Affairs and Licenses
The Business Affairs and Licenses Committee works to enhance the district’s thriving and robust local economy and balance it with quality of life impacts experienced by commercial neighbors. In this capacity, the committee regularly reviews liquor license applications for bars, restaurants, and venues within the district. The committee additionally provides a forum for merchants, merchant associations and business advocates from the area (such as Business Improvement Districts) to exchange information and ideas to promote economic development and local engagement.
Meets: Fourth Monday of the month
View the Calendar to find out when this committee next meets.
Committee Chair: Mandi Spishak-Thomas
Click here for the committee roster.
If this or any other committee interests you, consider applying for public membership.
Resources
Liquor License applicant information
Dining Out Program: Sidewalk Cafe information
Know Your Rights: ICE in the workplace
OutSmartNYC: Free trainings to combat harassment in nightlife
NYS Office of Cannabis Management: Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator Map