HR & Compliance
Website Accessibility: What NYC Restaurants and Bars Should Know
If your restaurant, bar, or nightclub has a website, online menu, reservation system or online ordering platform, website accessibility should…
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Industry Alerts
Industry Alert, Outdoor Dining:What Restaurants Need to Know for This Winter
Max and Robert Bookman, general and legislative counsel to the NYC Hospitality Alliance, have prepared the following important updates for…
HR & Compliance
Service Animal Rules for NYC Restaurants
estaurants and bars should make sure front-of-house staff understand the rules governing service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Industry Alerts
New York Minimum Wage Will Not Increase on January 1, 2027
For New York City employers, the general minimum wage will remain $17.00 per hour at the start of the year.…
Industry Alerts
Protect Your Business from Utility Scams and Unauthorized ESCO Switches
Scam Alert Bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other small businesses in New York City are being targeted by scammers posing as…
Events
Mayor Signs Year-Round Roadway Dining Into Law
The NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director, Andrew Rigie, joined Mayor Mamdani, Council Member Lincoln Restler, restaurant owners, and small business…
Member Benefits
Free Review of Your Electricity & Gas Costs
Exclusive JFHANY Member Benefit – Deadline Aug 30 2026 Have you noticed your electricity or gas bills increasing lately? As part…
JFHANY News
JFHANY Member-Exclusive Offer
Invitation to Participate as a Campaign Restaurant“Taste of Japan: A Culinary Journey” A Japanese Food Promotion Campaign During the United…
Industry Alerts
Alliance Joins Elected Officials and Advocates in Support of Legislation to Streamline Small Business Openings
NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie joined Speaker Julie Menin, Council Member Susan Zhuang, elected officials, and small business…
Industry Alerts
Celebrating the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders
The NYC Hospitality Alliance Impact Foundation was proud to host our second annual Scholarship Ceremony in partnership with the Food…
Industry Alerts
Survey regarding the Knicks’ playoff finals viewing event
The NYC Hospitality Alliance is conducting a brief survey to understand how the Knicks’ playoff and Finals run impacted bars,…
Industry Alerts
The Real Cost of a $30 Wage: The View From the Restaurant Industry
Andrew Rigie for Vital City Many Alliance members have expressed serious concerns about a New York City Council proposal that…
Industry Alerts
Major Budget Wins for NYC Restaurants, Bars & Nightclubs
The FY2027 New York State Budget delivered several important victories for New York City’s hospitality industry. Thanks to the support…
Industry Alerts
Important Midtown Transportation Plan During 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Matches
Today, Mayor Mamdani announced important information regarding the transportation plan during the World Cup that will impact restaurants, bars, workers,…
Industry Alerts
SLA Ends Patron Dancing Disclosure Requirement for Liquor Licenses
Today, the Members of the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) approved a new advisory eliminating the longstanding requirement that…
