City Council Archives - NYC Dance Regulation

M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H.

City Council 2021 – Resolution re Amendment to Zoning Resolution to Allow Dancing

New York City Council 2021 Resolution 1728 calling upon the Department of City Planning to refer out, by the end of 2021, an amendment
to the text of the Zoning Resolution to allow dancing and entertainment as-of-right in all eating and
drinking establishments.

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Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022

Department of City Planning, Latest Posts, Letters to DCP, Zoning Resolution

Letter to Dan Garodnick Director Dept of City Planning July 24, 2022

Letter suggesting issues to be explored in reviewing zoning resolution re music and dancing.

Latest Posts, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution

Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation

Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used …

Articles, Cabaret Law History, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Latest Posts

New York Times, June 30, 1926 Article Provides Context as to Running Wild Introduction to Cabaret Law bill.

A New York Times article from June 30, 1926 describes Mayor Walker’s debating the proposed Cabaret Law curfew and providing contemporary color as to “running wild” and “visitors from outside the city” creating disturbances. The contemporaneous account undermines the implied …

Latest Posts, Zoning Resolution

Special Permits by BSA – 18 Years and Only One Social Dancing Special Permit

Both prior to and after the 1989 revisions to the Zoning Resolution, Special Permits from …

Community Boards, Latest Posts, New York State Liquor Authority

State Liquor Authority Regulation of Dancing and Music – Method of Operations and License Database

The New York State Liquor Authority is the dominant regulator of music and dancing in New York City. Reform of the zoning law will not remove the SLA regulation. Over 1900 liquor licenses in New York City require licensed venues …

Community Boards, Latest Posts, M.A.R.C.H., New York State Liquor Authority

The New York State Liquor Authority – Regulation of Music and Dancing by Method of Operation

The New York State Liquor Authority has acted the major regulator of dancing in venues offering alcohol using a scheme that Liquor Licenses and a venues Method of Operation must show whether the venue is offering patron dancing and collaborates …

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