1 [doc_library content="title,excerpt,cf:citation,cf:source]| Title | Summary | citation | source |
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| “Cabaret Law Repeal lets New York City Dance – as long as you’re zoned for it” – news article 11/29/2017 | Journalist Derek Evers wrote this article at the time the Cabaret Law was repealed in … | Derek Evers, City & State New York | |
| 1916 Zoning Resolution | In 1916, New York City adopted its first Zoning Resolution which created residence, business, and … | ||
| 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted | 1926 Cabaret Law: A LOCAL LAW to regulate dance . halls and cabarets, and providing … | New York City Council. | |
| 1961 Zoning Resolution Use Groups – Music and Dancing | The 1961 Zoning Resolution introduced provisions allowing in Use Groups 6 and 12 musical instruments … | ||
| 1989 Report City Planning Commission and 1990 Amendments. | After the Chiasson cases holding that the Cabaret Law could not restrict the number or … | New York City | |
| A Night Club Map of Harlem – Campbell, E. Simm | If one gives credence to those who claim that the 1926 Cabaret Law was intended … | Campbell, E. S. (1932). A night-club Map of Harlem - 1932 Yale’s Beinecke Library, New Haven. Dell Publishing Company. https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/article/yales-beinecke-library-acquires-playful-1932-map-harlem-nightlife-0 | |
| Barnes US Supreme Court 1991 | Nude dancing may be prohibited “governmental interest served by the text of the prohibition is … | Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560, 111 S. Ct. 2456, 115 L. Ed. 2d 504 (1991). | United States Supreme Court |
| Cabaret Law History | The Cabaret Law and parallel provision in the City’s Zoning Resolution have evolved over time. … | ||
| Chevigny – Gigs: Jazz and the Cabaret Laws in New York City | Constitutional Law Attorney and Counsel for Plaintiffs in Chevigny and Festa Cases book on the … | Chevigny, P. (2005). Gigs jazz and the cabaret laws in New York City. Routledge. | Paul Chevigny |
| Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 1986 | This is the first Chiasson decision holding 1961 amendment to Cabaret Law restricting types of … | Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, 132 Misc. 2d 640 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1986) | New York State Supreme Court |
| Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs 1988 | The New York Supreme Court in the second Chiasson case in 1988 held that limiting … | Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 138 Misc. 2d 394, 524 N.Y.S.2d 649 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 1988). | New York State Supreme Court, New York County |
| 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 … | ||
| Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Eliminate Regulations against Dancing and Music | In formation is the “Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Reform NYC Zoning” to … | ||
| Code Notes | The NYC Department of Buildings has failed to withdraw it Code Notes for Cabarets despite … | ||
| Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022 | Alan D. Sugarman submitted this comment to an oversimplified article appearing in CityLand. The article … | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Community Board 1 Stipulations to be Added to the Liquor license | Some Community Boards, such as Community Board 1, may require Applicants to enter into a … | ||
| Dallas v. Stanglin, US Supreme Court, 1989 | Supreme Court decision often interpreted as holding that no constitutional protection for social dancing. | Dallas v. Stanglin, 490 U.S. 19, 109 S. Ct. 1591, 104 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1989) | US Supreme Court |
| DOB Interpretation of Local Law 41 | |||
| Dry Manhattan Michael A. Lerner Harvard University Press 2007 | Published by Harvard University Press in 2008, historian Michael Lerner’s Dry Manhattan is an exhaustive … | Lerner, M. A. (2007). Dry Manhattan Prohibition in New York City. Harvard University Press. | |
| Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs -Supreme Court and Appellate Division | in 2004, John Festa and other social dance teachers challenged the constitutionality of the zoning … | Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,, 12 Misc. 3d 466, 820 N.Y.S.2d 452 (Sup. Ct. 2006), reversed 7 A.D.3d 343, 830 N.Y.S.2d 133 (1st Dept. 2007) | |
| Latest Documents | Latest Posts | ||
| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Letter to DCP requesting mapping of areas where dancing is prohibited. Despite the recognition that … | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Second 2019 letter requesting Department of City Planning to take the lead in providing a … | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Third letter to Department of City Planning discussing the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution … | ||
| Letter to Council Member Reynoso February 28, 2020 | Letter to City Council concerning lack of action in reforming the Zoning Resolution bans on … | ||
| 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. | ||
| Letters to City Planning 2019 Request Review of Dancing and Music Regulations | Fifteen months after repeal of the Cabaret Law, there was little evidence of reform of … | ||
| Local Law 178 – 2017 Establishing Office of NIghtlife and Advisory Board | Local Law 178 was adopted in 2017 in conjunction with the repeal of the Cabaret … | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. – Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H. | |||
| M.A.R.C.H. Sugarman Comments to City Council February 18, 2019 | Alan Sugarman provided post hearing Comment to the New York City Council in connection with … | ||
| Map of Where Dancing is Allowed | |||
| Mapping of Zoning Lots Subject to Dancing and Music Regulations | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | ||
| Mayor Adams Outlines Vision for “City of Yes,” Plan for Citywide Zoning Initiatives to Support Small Businesses, Create New Housing, Promote Sustainability | Press Release June 1, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today laid out a … | Office of the Mayor NYC | |
| Mercedes Ellington Statement in Support of Repeal | |||
| Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | ||
| Muchmore Amended Complaint | Muchmore’s Amended Complaint – falsely represented that the thee musician and type of instrument limitations … | Amended Complaint, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 4, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY October 27, 2014) | Muchmore Cafe LLC |
| Muchmore Court Memorandum on Motions June 29, 1916 | Memorandum and Order of Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf, United States District Court of the Eastern … | Memorandum and Order, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 27, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY Sept 29, 2016) | Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf, USDJ |
| Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 2014 Docket | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) | United States District Court, Eastern District of New York |
| Musician and Dancer Statements in Support of Repeal of Cabaret Law and Litigation | Musicians and dancers in 2015 and 2017 affiliated with the Coalition submitted statements supporting repeal … | ||
| 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 … | 3 A.M. Curfew Foes Heckled By Walker. (1926, June 30). New York Times, p. 1. Https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1926/06/30/98384660.html?pageNumber=1 | |
| Nightlife Advisory Board Report Summer 2021 | In the Summer of 2021, the Nightlife Advisory Board issued its primary report, but opted … | ||
| Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ New York Times, June 1, 2022 | The New York Times published an article by Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel on … | Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel, Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’, New York Times June 1, 2022. | New York Times Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel |
| Office of Nightlife | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | ||
| Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | ||
| Perretti, Burton Nightclub City: Politics and Amusement in Manhatta 2007 | Historian Burton Perreti’s 2007 well researched history of New York City nightlife includes a detailed … | Perretti, B. W. (2013). Nightclub City - Politics and Amusement in Manhattan. University of Pennsylvania Press. | |
| Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose – CityLand | Article in CityLand concerning proposed zoning changes. | Hunt, K. (2022, June 6). Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose. CityLand. Retrieved from https://www.citylandnyc.org/proposed-zoning-changes-cut-remnants-of-cabaret-law-loose/. | |
| Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery | Report from Mayor Adams of the City of New York dated March 10, 2022. Appears … | Mayor City of New York | |
| Runnin’ Wild – Most Popular Song of the Roaring Twenties – Confirmation Bias | Those continuing to claim that he 1926 Cabaret Law was intended to target jazz, Harlem … | ||
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice Form to Community Board 12-30-2021. | The State Liquor Authority requires applicants to provide a 30 day notice to Community Boards … | NYS State Liquor Authority | |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice to Community Board 12-31-21 | Applicant’s for Liquor LIcenses or change in Method of Operation are required to provide 30-days … | ||
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | Applicants for New York State Liquor licenses must include in the application a statement of … | ||
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2018 | After repeal of the Cabaret Law, the SLA revised its forms for requesting the Method … | State Liquor Authority | |
| 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 … | ||
| 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 … | ||
| Statutory Authority of New York State Liquor Authority to Regulate Dancing and Music | The SLA is subject to New York’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Law. Although the SLA … | ||
| Sugarman Amicus Letter Refuting Claims of Racist Intent in Original Cabaret Law | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 33, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY January 4, 2018) | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board V. 3 | Concurrent with repeal of the Cabaret Law, the City Council established a new Nightlife Office … | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Text of NYC Zoning Resolultion | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | ||
| The Cabaret Law did not target black venues when allegedly not allowing jazz instruments in non-licensed establishments. | When challenged, those having a belief that the Cabaret Law was racist justify their belief … | ||
| 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 … | ||
| Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal – Office of Nightlife -SLA Approval Required | “In addition, if the venue has a license from the State Liquor Authority and did … | Office of Nightlife | |
| Use Group 10 Section 32-19 – Hotels | The Zoning Resolution allows dancing without restriction under Use Group 10, which carries on an … | ||
| Use Group 12 §32-21 | Use Group 12 applies in purely commercial and manufacturing areas and allows establishments with dancing. | ||
| Use Group 6 §32-15 | Use Group 6 applies in mixed commercial-residential areas. In eating and drinking establishments, does not … | ||
| Use Groups – Commercial District Regulations Article 3 – All Use Groups and | Zoning Resolution use group regulations including regulations of Use Group 6, 10 and 12 are … | Zoning Resolution, Article Ill: Commercial District Regulations Chapter 2 – Use Regulations | City of New York |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | The Zoning Resolution is over 3400 pages long. There are many provisions related to dancing … | ||
| Zoning Resolution – 1916 to Present | New York City has had three major versions of the Zoning Resolution adopted in 1916, … | ||
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | ||
| Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision | The 1916 Zoning Resolution as amended prior to 1961 included provision restricting the location of … |
2 [doc_library content="title,excerpt,cf:source"]| Title | Summary | source |
|---|---|---|
| “Cabaret Law Repeal lets New York City Dance – as long as you’re zoned for it” – news article 11/29/2017 | Journalist Derek Evers wrote this article at the time the Cabaret Law was repealed in … | Derek Evers, City & State New York |
| 1916 Zoning Resolution | In 1916, New York City adopted its first Zoning Resolution which created residence, business, and … | |
| 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted | 1926 Cabaret Law: A LOCAL LAW to regulate dance . halls and cabarets, and providing … | New York City Council. |
| 1961 Zoning Resolution Use Groups – Music and Dancing | The 1961 Zoning Resolution introduced provisions allowing in Use Groups 6 and 12 musical instruments … | |
| 1989 Report City Planning Commission and 1990 Amendments. | After the Chiasson cases holding that the Cabaret Law could not restrict the number or … | New York City |
| A Night Club Map of Harlem – Campbell, E. Simm | If one gives credence to those who claim that the 1926 Cabaret Law was intended … | |
| Barnes US Supreme Court 1991 | Nude dancing may be prohibited “governmental interest served by the text of the prohibition is … | United States Supreme Court |
| Cabaret Law History | The Cabaret Law and parallel provision in the City’s Zoning Resolution have evolved over time. … | |
| Chevigny – Gigs: Jazz and the Cabaret Laws in New York City | Constitutional Law Attorney and Counsel for Plaintiffs in Chevigny and Festa Cases book on the … | Paul Chevigny |
| Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 1986 | This is the first Chiasson decision holding 1961 amendment to Cabaret Law restricting types of … | New York State Supreme Court |
| Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs 1988 | The New York Supreme Court in the second Chiasson case in 1988 held that limiting … | New York State Supreme Court, New York County |
| 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 … | |
| Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Eliminate Regulations against Dancing and Music | In formation is the “Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Reform NYC Zoning” to … | |
| Code Notes | The NYC Department of Buildings has failed to withdraw it Code Notes for Cabarets despite … | |
| Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022 | Alan D. Sugarman submitted this comment to an oversimplified article appearing in CityLand. The article … | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Community Board 1 Stipulations to be Added to the Liquor license | Some Community Boards, such as Community Board 1, may require Applicants to enter into a … | |
| Dallas v. Stanglin, US Supreme Court, 1989 | Supreme Court decision often interpreted as holding that no constitutional protection for social dancing. | US Supreme Court |
| DOB Interpretation of Local Law 41 | ||
| Dry Manhattan Michael A. Lerner Harvard University Press 2007 | Published by Harvard University Press in 2008, historian Michael Lerner’s Dry Manhattan is an exhaustive … | |
| Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs -Supreme Court and Appellate Division | in 2004, John Festa and other social dance teachers challenged the constitutionality of the zoning … | |
| Latest Documents | Latest Posts | |
| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Letter to DCP requesting mapping of areas where dancing is prohibited. Despite the recognition that … | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Second 2019 letter requesting Department of City Planning to take the lead in providing a … | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Third letter to Department of City Planning discussing the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution … | |
| Letter to Council Member Reynoso February 28, 2020 | Letter to City Council concerning lack of action in reforming the Zoning Resolution bans on … | |
| 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. | |
| Letters to City Planning 2019 Request Review of Dancing and Music Regulations | Fifteen months after repeal of the Cabaret Law, there was little evidence of reform of … | |
| Local Law 178 – 2017 Establishing Office of NIghtlife and Advisory Board | Local Law 178 was adopted in 2017 in conjunction with the repeal of the Cabaret … | |
| M.A.R.C.H. – Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | |
| M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H. | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. Sugarman Comments to City Council February 18, 2019 | Alan Sugarman provided post hearing Comment to the New York City Council in connection with … | |
| Map of Where Dancing is Allowed | ||
| Mapping of Zoning Lots Subject to Dancing and Music Regulations | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | |
| Mayor Adams Outlines Vision for “City of Yes,” Plan for Citywide Zoning Initiatives to Support Small Businesses, Create New Housing, Promote Sustainability | Press Release June 1, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today laid out a … | Office of the Mayor NYC |
| Mercedes Ellington Statement in Support of Repeal | ||
| Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | |
| Muchmore Amended Complaint | Muchmore’s Amended Complaint – falsely represented that the thee musician and type of instrument limitations … | Muchmore Cafe LLC |
| Muchmore Court Memorandum on Motions June 29, 1916 | Memorandum and Order of Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf, United States District Court of the Eastern … | Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf, USDJ |
| Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 2014 Docket | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | United States District Court, Eastern District of New York |
| Musician and Dancer Statements in Support of Repeal of Cabaret Law and Litigation | Musicians and dancers in 2015 and 2017 affiliated with the Coalition submitted statements supporting repeal … | |
| 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 … | |
| Nightlife Advisory Board Report Summer 2021 | In the Summer of 2021, the Nightlife Advisory Board issued its primary report, but opted … | |
| Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ New York Times, June 1, 2022 | The New York Times published an article by Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel on … | New York Times Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel |
| Office of Nightlife | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | |
| Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | |
| Perretti, Burton Nightclub City: Politics and Amusement in Manhatta 2007 | Historian Burton Perreti’s 2007 well researched history of New York City nightlife includes a detailed … | |
| Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose – CityLand | Article in CityLand concerning proposed zoning changes. | |
| Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery | Report from Mayor Adams of the City of New York dated March 10, 2022. Appears … | Mayor City of New York |
| Runnin’ Wild – Most Popular Song of the Roaring Twenties – Confirmation Bias | Those continuing to claim that he 1926 Cabaret Law was intended to target jazz, Harlem … | |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice Form to Community Board 12-30-2021. | The State Liquor Authority requires applicants to provide a 30 day notice to Community Boards … | NYS State Liquor Authority |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice to Community Board 12-31-21 | Applicant’s for Liquor LIcenses or change in Method of Operation are required to provide 30-days … | |
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | Applicants for New York State Liquor licenses must include in the application a statement of … | |
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2018 | After repeal of the Cabaret Law, the SLA revised its forms for requesting the Method … | State Liquor Authority |
| 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 … | |
| 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 … | |
| Statutory Authority of New York State Liquor Authority to Regulate Dancing and Music | The SLA is subject to New York’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Law. Although the SLA … | |
| Sugarman Amicus Letter Refuting Claims of Racist Intent in Original Cabaret Law | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board V. 3 | Concurrent with repeal of the Cabaret Law, the City Council established a new Nightlife Office … | Alan D. Sugarman |
| Text of NYC Zoning Resolultion | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | |
| The Cabaret Law did not target black venues when allegedly not allowing jazz instruments in non-licensed establishments. | When challenged, those having a belief that the Cabaret Law was racist justify their belief … | |
| 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 … | |
| Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal – Office of Nightlife -SLA Approval Required | “In addition, if the venue has a license from the State Liquor Authority and did … | Office of Nightlife |
| Use Group 10 Section 32-19 – Hotels | The Zoning Resolution allows dancing without restriction under Use Group 10, which carries on an … | |
| Use Group 12 §32-21 | Use Group 12 applies in purely commercial and manufacturing areas and allows establishments with dancing. | |
| Use Group 6 §32-15 | Use Group 6 applies in mixed commercial-residential areas. In eating and drinking establishments, does not … | |
| Use Groups – Commercial District Regulations Article 3 – All Use Groups and | Zoning Resolution use group regulations including regulations of Use Group 6, 10 and 12 are … | City of New York |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | The Zoning Resolution is over 3400 pages long. There are many provisions related to dancing … | |
| Zoning Resolution – 1916 to Present | New York City has had three major versions of the Zoning Resolution adopted in 1916, … | |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | |
| Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision | The 1916 Zoning Resolution as amended prior to 1961 included provision restricting the location of … |
3: [doc_library content="title,excerpt,cf:citation"]| Title | Summary | citation |
|---|---|---|
| “Cabaret Law Repeal lets New York City Dance – as long as you’re zoned for it” – news article 11/29/2017 | Journalist Derek Evers wrote this article at the time the Cabaret Law was repealed in … | |
| 1916 Zoning Resolution | In 1916, New York City adopted its first Zoning Resolution which created residence, business, and … | |
| 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted | 1926 Cabaret Law: A LOCAL LAW to regulate dance . halls and cabarets, and providing … | |
| 1961 Zoning Resolution Use Groups – Music and Dancing | The 1961 Zoning Resolution introduced provisions allowing in Use Groups 6 and 12 musical instruments … | |
| 1989 Report City Planning Commission and 1990 Amendments. | After the Chiasson cases holding that the Cabaret Law could not restrict the number or … | |
| A Night Club Map of Harlem – Campbell, E. Simm | If one gives credence to those who claim that the 1926 Cabaret Law was intended … | Campbell, E. S. (1932). A night-club Map of Harlem - 1932 Yale’s Beinecke Library, New Haven. Dell Publishing Company. https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/article/yales-beinecke-library-acquires-playful-1932-map-harlem-nightlife-0 |
| Barnes US Supreme Court 1991 | Nude dancing may be prohibited “governmental interest served by the text of the prohibition is … | Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560, 111 S. Ct. 2456, 115 L. Ed. 2d 504 (1991). |
| Cabaret Law History | The Cabaret Law and parallel provision in the City’s Zoning Resolution have evolved over time. … | |
| Chevigny – Gigs: Jazz and the Cabaret Laws in New York City | Constitutional Law Attorney and Counsel for Plaintiffs in Chevigny and Festa Cases book on the … | Chevigny, P. (2005). Gigs jazz and the cabaret laws in New York City. Routledge. |
| Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 1986 | This is the first Chiasson decision holding 1961 amendment to Cabaret Law restricting types of … | Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, 132 Misc. 2d 640 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1986) |
| Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs 1988 | The New York Supreme Court in the second Chiasson case in 1988 held that limiting … | Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 138 Misc. 2d 394, 524 N.Y.S.2d 649 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 1988). |
| 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 … | |
| Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Eliminate Regulations against Dancing and Music | In formation is the “Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Reform NYC Zoning” to … | |
| Code Notes | The NYC Department of Buildings has failed to withdraw it Code Notes for Cabarets despite … | |
| Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022 | Alan D. Sugarman submitted this comment to an oversimplified article appearing in CityLand. The article … | |
| Community Board 1 Stipulations to be Added to the Liquor license | Some Community Boards, such as Community Board 1, may require Applicants to enter into a … | |
| Dallas v. Stanglin, US Supreme Court, 1989 | Supreme Court decision often interpreted as holding that no constitutional protection for social dancing. | Dallas v. Stanglin, 490 U.S. 19, 109 S. Ct. 1591, 104 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1989) |
| DOB Interpretation of Local Law 41 | ||
| Dry Manhattan Michael A. Lerner Harvard University Press 2007 | Published by Harvard University Press in 2008, historian Michael Lerner’s Dry Manhattan is an exhaustive … | Lerner, M. A. (2007). Dry Manhattan Prohibition in New York City. Harvard University Press. |
| Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs -Supreme Court and Appellate Division | in 2004, John Festa and other social dance teachers challenged the constitutionality of the zoning … | Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,, 12 Misc. 3d 466, 820 N.Y.S.2d 452 (Sup. Ct. 2006), reversed 7 A.D.3d 343, 830 N.Y.S.2d 133 (1st Dept. 2007) |
| Latest Documents | Latest Posts | |
| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Letter to DCP requesting mapping of areas where dancing is prohibited. Despite the recognition that … | |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Second 2019 letter requesting Department of City Planning to take the lead in providing a … | |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Third letter to Department of City Planning discussing the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution … | |
| Letter to Council Member Reynoso February 28, 2020 | Letter to City Council concerning lack of action in reforming the Zoning Resolution bans on … | |
| 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. | |
| Letters to City Planning 2019 Request Review of Dancing and Music Regulations | Fifteen months after repeal of the Cabaret Law, there was little evidence of reform of … | |
| Local Law 178 – 2017 Establishing Office of NIghtlife and Advisory Board | Local Law 178 was adopted in 2017 in conjunction with the repeal of the Cabaret … | |
| M.A.R.C.H. – Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | |
| M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H. | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. Sugarman Comments to City Council February 18, 2019 | Alan Sugarman provided post hearing Comment to the New York City Council in connection with … | |
| Map of Where Dancing is Allowed | ||
| Mapping of Zoning Lots Subject to Dancing and Music Regulations | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | |
| Mayor Adams Outlines Vision for “City of Yes,” Plan for Citywide Zoning Initiatives to Support Small Businesses, Create New Housing, Promote Sustainability | Press Release June 1, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today laid out a … | |
| Mercedes Ellington Statement in Support of Repeal | ||
| Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | |
| Muchmore Amended Complaint | Muchmore’s Amended Complaint – falsely represented that the thee musician and type of instrument limitations … | Amended Complaint, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 4, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY October 27, 2014) |
| Muchmore Court Memorandum on Motions June 29, 1916 | Memorandum and Order of Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf, United States District Court of the Eastern … | Memorandum and Order, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 27, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY Sept 29, 2016) |
| Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 2014 Docket | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) |
| Musician and Dancer Statements in Support of Repeal of Cabaret Law and Litigation | Musicians and dancers in 2015 and 2017 affiliated with the Coalition submitted statements supporting repeal … | |
| 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 … | 3 A.M. Curfew Foes Heckled By Walker. (1926, June 30). New York Times, p. 1. Https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1926/06/30/98384660.html?pageNumber=1 |
| Nightlife Advisory Board Report Summer 2021 | In the Summer of 2021, the Nightlife Advisory Board issued its primary report, but opted … | |
| Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ New York Times, June 1, 2022 | The New York Times published an article by Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel on … | Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel, Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’, New York Times June 1, 2022. |
| Office of Nightlife | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | |
| Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | |
| Perretti, Burton Nightclub City: Politics and Amusement in Manhatta 2007 | Historian Burton Perreti’s 2007 well researched history of New York City nightlife includes a detailed … | Perretti, B. W. (2013). Nightclub City - Politics and Amusement in Manhattan. University of Pennsylvania Press. |
| Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose – CityLand | Article in CityLand concerning proposed zoning changes. | Hunt, K. (2022, June 6). Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose. CityLand. Retrieved from https://www.citylandnyc.org/proposed-zoning-changes-cut-remnants-of-cabaret-law-loose/. |
| Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery | Report from Mayor Adams of the City of New York dated March 10, 2022. Appears … | |
| Runnin’ Wild – Most Popular Song of the Roaring Twenties – Confirmation Bias | Those continuing to claim that he 1926 Cabaret Law was intended to target jazz, Harlem … | |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice Form to Community Board 12-30-2021. | The State Liquor Authority requires applicants to provide a 30 day notice to Community Boards … | |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice to Community Board 12-31-21 | Applicant’s for Liquor LIcenses or change in Method of Operation are required to provide 30-days … | |
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | Applicants for New York State Liquor licenses must include in the application a statement of … | |
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2018 | After repeal of the Cabaret Law, the SLA revised its forms for requesting the Method … | |
| 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 … | |
| 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 … | |
| Statutory Authority of New York State Liquor Authority to Regulate Dancing and Music | The SLA is subject to New York’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Law. Although the SLA … | |
| Sugarman Amicus Letter Refuting Claims of Racist Intent in Original Cabaret Law | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, Muchmore's Cafe, LLC v. City of New York, DE 33, 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY January 4, 2018) |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board V. 3 | Concurrent with repeal of the Cabaret Law, the City Council established a new Nightlife Office … | |
| Text of NYC Zoning Resolultion | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | |
| The Cabaret Law did not target black venues when allegedly not allowing jazz instruments in non-licensed establishments. | When challenged, those having a belief that the Cabaret Law was racist justify their belief … | |
| 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 … | |
| Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal – Office of Nightlife -SLA Approval Required | “In addition, if the venue has a license from the State Liquor Authority and did … | |
| Use Group 10 Section 32-19 – Hotels | The Zoning Resolution allows dancing without restriction under Use Group 10, which carries on an … | |
| Use Group 12 §32-21 | Use Group 12 applies in purely commercial and manufacturing areas and allows establishments with dancing. | |
| Use Group 6 §32-15 | Use Group 6 applies in mixed commercial-residential areas. In eating and drinking establishments, does not … | |
| Use Groups – Commercial District Regulations Article 3 – All Use Groups and | Zoning Resolution use group regulations including regulations of Use Group 6, 10 and 12 are … | Zoning Resolution, Article Ill: Commercial District Regulations Chapter 2 – Use Regulations |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | The Zoning Resolution is over 3400 pages long. There are many provisions related to dancing … | |
| Zoning Resolution – 1916 to Present | New York City has had three major versions of the Zoning Resolution adopted in 1916, … | |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | |
| Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision | The 1916 Zoning Resolution as amended prior to 1961 included provision restricting the location of … |
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| “Cabaret Law Repeal lets New York City Dance – as long as you’re zoned for it” – news article 11/29/2017 | Journalist Derek Evers wrote this article at the time the Cabaret Law was repealed in … | 2″] | Office of Nightlife, Publications, Repeal |  | office-of-nightlife publications repeal cabaret-law | |
| 1916 Zoning Resolution | In 1916, New York City adopted its first Zoning Resolution which created residence, business, and … | In 1955, it appears that an amendment relating to cabarets and eating establishment were adopted. … | 1916 Zoning Resolution, Zoning Resolution |  | 1916-zoning-resolution zoning-resolution | |
| 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted | 1926 Cabaret Law: A LOCAL LAW to regulate dance . halls and cabarets, and providing … | The other reason provided for the claim that the 1926 law targeted is the … | Cabaret Law, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Statutes and Regulations |  | cabaret-law cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief statutes-and-regulations cabaret-law-history | |
| 1961 Zoning Resolution Use Groups – Music and Dancing | The 1961 Zoning Resolution introduced provisions allowing in Use Groups 6 and 12 musical instruments … | These restrictions were later declared unconstitutional in Chiasson I and Chiasson II. The City responded … | Statute-Regulation Language, Zoning Resolution |  | statute-regulation-language zoning-resolution | |
| 1989 Report City Planning Commission and 1990 Amendments. | After the Chiasson cases holding that the Cabaret Law could not restrict the number or … | As to the Cabaret Law and dancing and music restriction, there was a major amendment … | 1989 Amendments, Zoning Resolution |  | 1989-amendments zoning-resolution | |
| A Night Club Map of Harlem – Campbell, E. Simm | If one gives credence to those who claim that the 1926 Cabaret Law was intended … | Title A night-club map of Harlem Campbell, E. Simms (Elmer Simms), 1906-1971, cartographer. Dell Publishing … | Cabaret Law, Harlem Renaissance |  | cabaret-law harlem-renaissance cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief cabaret-law-history | |
| Barnes US Supreme Court 1991 | Nude dancing may be prohibited “governmental interest served by the text of the prohibition is … | Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560, 111 S. Ct. 2456, 115 L. Ed. … | Caselaw |  | caselaw | |
| Cabaret Law History | The Cabaret Law and parallel provision in the City’s Zoning Resolution have evolved over time. … | In order to understand the present, it is useful to understand the past. This section … | Cabaret Law History | cabaret-law-history cabaret-law | ||
| Chevigny – Gigs: Jazz and the Cabaret Laws in New York City | Constitutional Law Attorney and Counsel for Plaintiffs in Chevigny and Festa Cases book on the … | Chevigny’s book recounts his litigation against the City in the Chiasson 1 and Chiasson 2 … | 1989 Amendments, Books, Cabaret Law, Caselaw |  | 1989-amendments books cabaret-law caselaw zoning-resolution publications | |
| Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 1986 | This is the first Chiasson decision holding 1961 amendment to Cabaret Law restricting types of … | ********** Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, 132 Misc. 2d 640 … | Caselaw |  | caselaw | |
| Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs 1988 | The New York Supreme Court in the second Chiasson case in 1988 held that limiting … | Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 138 Misc. 2d 394, 524 N.Y.S.2d 649 (Sup. … | Cabaret Law, Caselaw, Statutes and Regulations |  | cabaret-law caselaw statutes-and-regulations | |
| 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 … | #### Sponsors were: Council Members Powers, Levine, Adams, Dinowitz, Menchaca, Reynoso, Van Bramer, Levin and … | City Council, Zoning Reform |  | city-council zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Eliminate Regulations against Dancing and Music | In formation is the “Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Reform NYC Zoning” to … | In 2017, musicians included Pedro Giraudo (Grammy Award Winner), Dr. Eli Yamin ( Intergenerational Jazz … | Coalition of Musicians and Dancers | coalition-of-musicians-and-dancers | ||
| Code Notes | The NYC Department of Buildings has failed to withdraw it Code Notes for Cabarets despite … | The New York City Department of Building issued in March 2017 a document entitled Code … | Department of Buildings, Statutes and Regulations |  | department-of-buildings statutes-and-regulations | |
| Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022 | Alan D. Sugarman submitted this comment to an oversimplified article appearing in CityLand. The article … | CityLand June 2022 article – Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law. | Latest Posts, Zoning Reform |  | latest-posts zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Community Board 1 Stipulations to be Added to the Liquor license | Some Community Boards, such as Community Board 1, may require Applicants to enter into a … | Following are excerpts from the CB1 stipulation form. It seems many applicants sign than not … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| Dallas v. Stanglin, US Supreme Court, 1989 | Supreme Court decision often interpreted as holding that no constitutional protection for social dancing. | “we do not think the Constitution recognizes a generalized right of ‘social association’ that includes … | Caselaw |  | caselaw | |
| DOB Interpretation of Local Law 41 | Department of Buildings |  | department-of-buildings | |||
| Dry Manhattan Michael A. Lerner Harvard University Press 2007 | Published by Harvard University Press in 2008, historian Michael Lerner’s Dry Manhattan is an exhaustive … | MICHAEL A. LERNER Copyright Date: 2007 Published by: Harvard University Press https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Manhattan-Prohibition-York-City/dp/0674030575 Lerner explains that Mayor … | Books, Cabaret Law |  | books cabaret-law publications | |
| Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs -Supreme Court and Appellate Division | in 2004, John Festa and other social dance teachers challenged the constitutionality of the zoning … | Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,, 12 Misc. 3d 466, 820 N.Y.S.2d … | Caselaw, Three Musician Limit |  | caselaw three-musician-limit cabaret-law-history cabaret-law | |
| Latest Documents | Latest Posts | Latest Posts | Latest Posts | latest-posts | ||
| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Letter to DCP requesting mapping of areas where dancing is prohibited. Despite the recognition that … | DCP ultimately declined to produce such a map, although creative use of Zola will allow … | Department of City Planning, Letters to DCP, Zoning Reform |  | department-of-city-planning letters-to-dcp zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Second 2019 letter requesting Department of City Planning to take the lead in providing a … | See All letters: | Department of City Planning, Letters to DCP, Zoning Reform, Zoning Resolution |  | department-of-city-planning letters-to-dcp zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Third letter to Department of City Planning discussing the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution … | *********** The report in support of the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution implementing … | Department of City Planning, Letters to DCP, Zoning Reform, Zoning Resolution |  | department-of-city-planning letters-to-dcp zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Letter to Council Member Reynoso February 28, 2020 | Letter to City Council concerning lack of action in reforming the Zoning Resolution bans on … | Zoning Reform, Zoning Resolution |  | zoning-reform 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. | Department of City Planning, Latest Posts, Letters to DCP, Zoning Resolution |  | department-of-city-planning latest-posts letters-to-dcp zoning-resolution | ||
| Letters to City Planning 2019 Request Review of Dancing and Music Regulations | Fifteen months after repeal of the Cabaret Law, there was little evidence of reform of … | These letters requested among other thing mapping by the Department to show the many areas … | Department of City Planning, Letters, Letters to DCP |  | department-of-city-planning letters letters-to-dcp zoning-resolution | |
| Local Law 178 – 2017 Establishing Office of NIghtlife and Advisory Board | Local Law 178 was adopted in 2017 in conjunction with the repeal of the Cabaret … | 2017 Local Law 178 Establishing Office of Nightlife and Advisory Board NIghtlife Advisory Board | Caselaw, NIghtlife Advisory Board, Office of Nightlife |  | caselaw nightlife-advisory-board office-of-nightlife | |
| M.A.R.C.H. – Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | M.A.R.C.H. |  | m-a-r-c-h | |
| M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H. | City Council, M.A.R.C.H., Statutes and Regulations |  | city-council m-a-r-c-h statutes-and-regulations | |||
| M.A.R.C.H. Sugarman Comments to City Council February 18, 2019 | Alan Sugarman provided post hearing Comment to the New York City Council in connection with … | As noted in the Committee transcript of November 13, 2019 transcript: At a hearing several … | Letters, M.A.R.C.H. |  | letters m-a-r-c-h | |
| Map of Where Dancing is Allowed |  | |||||
| Mapping of Zoning Lots Subject to Dancing and Music Regulations | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | Mapping, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution |  | mapping use-groups zoning-resolution | |
| Mayor Adams Outlines Vision for “City of Yes,” Plan for Citywide Zoning Initiatives to Support Small Businesses, Create New Housing, Promote Sustainability | Press Release June 1, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today laid out a … | See also Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery Council Majority … | Zoning Reform |  | zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Mercedes Ellington Statement in Support of Repeal | Cabaret Law, Repeal |  | cabaret-law repeal | |||
| Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | Latest Posts, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution | latest-posts use-groups zoning-resolution | ||
| Muchmore Amended Complaint | Muchmore’s Amended Complaint – falsely represented that the thee musician and type of instrument limitations … | Cabaret Law, Muchmore, Three Musician Limit |  | cabaret-law muchmore three-musician-limit cabaret-law-history | ||
| Muchmore Court Memorandum on Motions June 29, 1916 | Memorandum and Order of Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf, United States District Court of the Eastern … | By not dismissing the complaint, the Court held over the City the possibility of ultimate … | Cabaret Law, Caselaw, Muchmore |  | cabaret-law caselaw muchmore | |
| Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 2014 Docket | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | Caselaw, Muchmore |  | caselaw muchmore cabaret-law | |
| Musician and Dancer Statements in Support of Repeal of Cabaret Law and Litigation | Musicians and dancers in 2015 and 2017 affiliated with the Coalition submitted statements supporting repeal … | Coalition of Musicians and Dancers, Letters |  | coalition-of-musicians-and-dancers letters | ||
| 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 … | “3 A.M. Curfew Foes Heckled By Walker” An opponent described “out-of-town visitors” “running wild”, and … | Articles, Cabaret Law History, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Latest Posts |  | articles cabaret-law-history cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief latest-posts publications cabaret-law | |
| Nightlife Advisory Board Report Summer 2021 | In the Summer of 2021, the Nightlife Advisory Board issued its primary report, but opted … | Following is the recommendation in the report as to the zoning resolution. The Board had … | NIghtlife Advisory Board, Office of Nightlife, Zoning Reform |  | nightlife-advisory-board office-of-nightlife zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ New York Times, June 1, 2022 | The New York Times published an article by Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel on … | Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ The article refers to a Plan … | Articles, Zoning Reform |  | articles zoning-reform publications zoning-resolution | |
| Office of Nightlife | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | Office of Nightlife | office-of-nightlife | ||
| Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | Office of Nightlife, Zoning Reform |  | office-of-nightlife zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Perretti, Burton Nightclub City: Politics and Amusement in Manhatta 2007 | Historian Burton Perreti’s 2007 well researched history of New York City nightlife includes a detailed … | Professor Perretti, relying upon original sources, provides a fascinating account of nightclubs, speakeasies, and cabarets … | Books, Cabaret Law History |  | books cabaret-law-history publications cabaret-law | |
| Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose – CityLand | Article in CityLand concerning proposed zoning changes. | Hunt, K. (2022, June 6). Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose. … | Articles, Zoning Reform |  | articles zoning-reform publications zoning-resolution | |
| Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery | Report from Mayor Adams of the City of New York dated March 10, 2022. Appears … | Zoning Reform |  | zoning-reform zoning-resolution | ||
| Runnin’ Wild – Most Popular Song of the Roaring Twenties – Confirmation Bias | Those continuing to claim that he 1926 Cabaret Law was intended to target jazz, Harlem … | Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a … | Cabaret Law, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Harlem Renaissance |  | cabaret-law cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief harlem-renaissance cabaret-law-history | |
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice Form to Community Board 12-30-2021. | The State Liquor Authority requires applicants to provide a 30 day notice to Community Boards … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | ||
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice to Community Board 12-31-21 | Applicant’s for Liquor LIcenses or change in Method of Operation are required to provide 30-days … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | ||
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | Applicants for New York State Liquor licenses must include in the application a statement of … | This is the 2013 version of the Method of Operation form. “Currently if there … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2018 | After repeal of the Cabaret Law, the SLA revised its forms for requesting the Method … | Applicants are also required to provide 30 days to community boards, where similar questions are … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| 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 … | Both prior to and after the 1989 revisions to the Zoning Resolution, Special Permits from … | Latest Posts, Zoning Resolution | latest-posts zoning-resolution | ||
| 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 … | We have completed a preliminary analysis of the NY SLA license database at https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Liquor-Authority-Current-List-of-Active-Licenses/hrvs-fxs2/data. It is … | Community Boards, Latest Posts, New York State Liquor Authority |  | community-boards latest-posts new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| Statutory Authority of New York State Liquor Authority to Regulate Dancing and Music | The SLA is subject to New York’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Law. Although the SLA … | The SLA is only allowed to inquire as to additional categories of information needed to … | New York State Liquor Authority |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| Sugarman Amicus Letter Refuting Claims of Racist Intent in Original Cabaret Law | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Cabaret Law, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Muchmore, Three Musician Limit |  | cabaret-law cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief muchmore three-musician-limit cabaret-law-history | |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board V. 3 | Concurrent with repeal of the Cabaret Law, the City Council established a new Nightlife Office … | New York State Liquor Authority, NIghtlife Advisory Board, Office of Nightlife, Zoning Reform, Zoning Resolution |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority nightlife-advisory-board office-of-nightlife zoning-reform zoning-resolution | ||
| Text of NYC Zoning Resolultion | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Zoning Resolution |  | statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations zoning-resolution | |
| The Cabaret Law did not target black venues when allegedly not allowing jazz instruments in non-licensed establishments. | When challenged, those having a belief that the Cabaret Law was racist justify their belief … | The Muchmore litigation irresponsibly represented to the Court that the 1926 law contained these limitation … | Cabaret Law History, Cabaret Law Racist Intent?, Muchmore, Three Musician Limit | cabaret-law-history cabaret-law-racist-intent-belief muchmore three-musician-limit cabaret-law | ||
| 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 … | [This section is under development, so please check back.] The New York State Liquor Authority … | Community Boards, Latest Posts, M.A.R.C.H., New York State Liquor Authority |  | community-boards latest-posts m-a-r-c-h new-york-state-liquor-authority | |
| Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal – Office of Nightlife -SLA Approval Required | “In addition, if the venue has a license from the State Liquor Authority and did … | Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal. In 2019, the Office of Nightlife explained the limitations of … | New York State Liquor Authority, Zoning Reform, Zoning Resolution |  | new-york-state-liquor-authority zoning-reform zoning-resolution | |
| Use Group 10 Section 32-19 – Hotels | The Zoning Resolution allows dancing without restriction under Use Group 10, which carries on an … | Use Groups, Zoning Resolution |  | use-groups zoning-resolution | ||
| Use Group 12 §32-21 | Use Group 12 applies in purely commercial and manufacturing areas and allows establishments with dancing. | Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution |  | statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations use-groups zoning-resolution | ||
| Use Group 6 §32-15 | Use Group 6 applies in mixed commercial-residential areas. In eating and drinking establishments, does not … | Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution |  | statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations use-groups zoning-resolution | ||
| Use Groups – Commercial District Regulations Article 3 – All Use Groups and | Zoning Resolution use group regulations including regulations of Use Group 6, 10 and 12 are … | Use Groups governing allowed uses in zoning districts are established by the Zoning Resolution, Article … | Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution |  | statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations use-groups zoning-resolution | |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | The Zoning Resolution is over 3400 pages long. There are many provisions related to dancing … | Full Zoning Resolution – 3476 Pages March 2022. | Statutes and Regulations, Zoning Resolution |  | statutes-and-regulations zoning-resolution | |
| Zoning Resolution – 1916 to Present | New York City has had three major versions of the Zoning Resolution adopted in 1916, … | New York City’s first Zoning Resolution was adopted in 1916. By 1960, there were hundreds … | 1916 Zoning Resolution, 1989 Amendments, Zoning Resolution | 1916-zoning-resolution 1989-amendments zoning-resolution | ||
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | 1989 Amendments, Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Use Groups, Zoning Resolution | | 1989-amendments statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations use-groups zoning-resolution | |
| Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision | The 1916 Zoning Resolution as amended prior to 1961 included provision restricting the location of … | Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision including all amendments to the 1916 … | 1916 Zoning Resolution, Statute-Regulation Language, Statutes and Regulations, Zoning Resolution |  | 1916-zoning-resolution statute-regulation-language statutes-and-regulations zoning-resolution |
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| “Cabaret Law Repeal lets New York City Dance – as long as you’re zoned for it” – news article 11/29/2017 | 2″] | Derek Evers, City & State New York | |
| 1916 Zoning Resolution | In 1955, it appears that an amendment relating to cabarets and eating establishment were adopted. … | ||
| 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted | The other reason provided for the claim that the 1926 law targeted is the … | New York City Council. | |
| 1961 Zoning Resolution Use Groups – Music and Dancing | These restrictions were later declared unconstitutional in Chiasson I and Chiasson II. The City responded … | ||
| 1989 Report City Planning Commission and 1990 Amendments. | As to the Cabaret Law and dancing and music restriction, there was a major amendment … | New York City | |
| A Night Club Map of Harlem – Campbell, E. Simm | Title A night-club map of Harlem Campbell, E. Simms (Elmer Simms), 1906-1971, cartographer. Dell Publishing … | ||
| Barnes US Supreme Court 1991 | Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560, 111 S. Ct. 2456, 115 L. Ed. … | United States Supreme Court | |
| Cabaret Law History | In order to understand the present, it is useful to understand the past. This section … | |||
| Chevigny – Gigs: Jazz and the Cabaret Laws in New York City | Chevigny’s book recounts his litigation against the City in the Chiasson 1 and Chiasson 2 … | Paul Chevigny | |
| Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs 1986 | ********** Chiasson v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, 132 Misc. 2d 640 … | New York State Supreme Court | |
| Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs 1988 | Chiasson v. NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs, 138 Misc. 2d 394, 524 N.Y.S.2d 649 (Sup. … | New York State Supreme Court, New York County | |
| City Council 2021 – Resolution re Amendment to Zoning Resolution to Allow Dancing | #### Sponsors were: Council Members Powers, Levine, Adams, Dinowitz, Menchaca, Reynoso, Van Bramer, Levin and … | ||
| Coalition of Musicians and Social Dancers to Eliminate Regulations against Dancing and Music | In 2017, musicians included Pedro Giraudo (Grammy Award Winner), Dr. Eli Yamin ( Intergenerational Jazz … | |||
| Code Notes | The New York City Department of Building issued in March 2017 a document entitled Code … | ||
| Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022 | CityLand June 2022 article – Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law. | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Community Board 1 Stipulations to be Added to the Liquor license | Following are excerpts from the CB1 stipulation form. It seems many applicants sign than not … | ||
| Dallas v. Stanglin, US Supreme Court, 1989 | “we do not think the Constitution recognizes a generalized right of ‘social association’ that includes … | US Supreme Court | |
| DOB Interpretation of Local Law 41 | |||
| Dry Manhattan Michael A. Lerner Harvard University Press 2007 | MICHAEL A. LERNER Copyright Date: 2007 Published by: Harvard University Press https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Manhattan-Prohibition-York-City/dp/0674030575 Lerner explains that Mayor … | ||
| Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs -Supreme Court and Appellate Division | Festa v. New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,, 12 Misc. 3d 466, 820 N.Y.S.2d … | ||
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| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | DCP ultimately declined to produce such a map, although creative use of Zola will allow … | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | See All letters: | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | *********** The report in support of the 1989 changes to the Zoning Resolution implementing … | ||
| Letter to Council Member Reynoso February 28, 2020 | |||
| Letter to Dan Garodnick Director Dept of City Planning July 24, 2022 | |||
| Letters to City Planning 2019 Request Review of Dancing and Music Regulations | These letters requested among other thing mapping by the Department to show the many areas … | ||
| Local Law 178 – 2017 Establishing Office of NIghtlife and Advisory Board | 2017 Local Law 178 Establishing Office of Nightlife and Advisory Board NIghtlife Advisory Board | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. – Multi-Agency Response to Community Hotspots | The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment presents the … | ||
| M.A.R.C.H. Local Law 220 – 2019 Regulating M.A.R.C.H. | |||
| M.A.R.C.H. Sugarman Comments to City Council February 18, 2019 | As noted in the Committee transcript of November 13, 2019 transcript: At a hearing several … | ||
| Map of Where Dancing is Allowed | |||
| Mapping of Zoning Lots Subject to Dancing and Music Regulations | Focused consideration of reform of the Zoning Resolution suggest the need for informative mapping showing … | ||
| Mayor Adams Outlines Vision for “City of Yes,” Plan for Citywide Zoning Initiatives to Support Small Businesses, Create New Housing, Promote Sustainability | See also Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery Council Majority … | Office of the Mayor NYC | |
| Mercedes Ellington Statement in Support of Repeal | |||
| Metrics and Factors Used in Dance and Music Regulation | Metrics and Factors This article provides an overview of numeric metrics and other factors used … | |||
| Muchmore Amended Complaint | Muchmore Cafe LLC | ||
| Muchmore Court Memorandum on Motions June 29, 1916 | By not dismissing the complaint, the Court held over the City the possibility of ultimate … | Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf, USDJ | |
| Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 2014 Docket | Muchmore’s Cafe, LLC v. City of New York 1:14-cv-05668 (USDC EDNY 2014) … | United States District Court, Eastern District of New York | |
| Musician and Dancer Statements in Support of Repeal of Cabaret Law and Litigation | |||
| New York Times, June 30, 1926 Article Provides Context as to Running Wild Introduction to Cabaret Law bill. | “3 A.M. Curfew Foes Heckled By Walker” An opponent described “out-of-town visitors” “running wild”, and … | ||
| Nightlife Advisory Board Report Summer 2021 | Following is the recommendation in the report as to the zoning resolution. The Board had … | ||
| Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ New York Times, June 1, 2022 | Nightlife-Loving Mayor, Offers Plan to ‘Let the People Dance’ The article refers to a Plan … | New York Times Jeffery C. Mays and Julia Carmel | |
| Office of Nightlife | The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is a liaison for New … | |||
| Office of Nightlife (ONL) June 2021 Report | The complete 160 page report may be downloaded at this link and is described at … | ||
| Perretti, Burton Nightclub City: Politics and Amusement in Manhatta 2007 | Professor Perretti, relying upon original sources, provides a fascinating account of nightclubs, speakeasies, and cabarets … | ||
| Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose – CityLand | Hunt, K. (2022, June 6). Proposed Zoning Changes Cut Remnants of Cabaret Law “Foot” Loose. … | ||
| Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery | Mayor City of New York | ||
| Runnin’ Wild – Most Popular Song of the Roaring Twenties – Confirmation Bias | Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a … | ||
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice Form to Community Board 12-30-2021. | NYS State Liquor Authority | ||
| SLA 30-Day Advance Notice to Community Board 12-31-21 | |||
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | This is the 2013 version of the Method of Operation form. “Currently if there … | ||
| SLA Method of Operation Form 2018 | Applicants are also required to provide 30 days to community boards, where similar questions are … | State Liquor Authority | |
| 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 … | |||
| State Liquor Authority Regulation of Dancing and Music – Method of Operations and License Database | We have completed a preliminary analysis of the NY SLA license database at https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Liquor-Authority-Current-List-of-Active-Licenses/hrvs-fxs2/data. It is … | ||
| Statutory Authority of New York State Liquor Authority to Regulate Dancing and Music | The SLA is only allowed to inquire as to additional categories of information needed to … | ||
| Sugarman Amicus Letter Refuting Claims of Racist Intent in Original Cabaret Law | Letter Motion to Intervene as Amicus Curiae, | Alan D. Sugarman | |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board V. 3 | Alan D. Sugarman | ||
| Text of NYC Zoning Resolultion | The Zoning Resolution consists of 14 Articles and 11 Appendices, plus 126 Zoning Maps, that establish … | ||
| The Cabaret Law did not target black venues when allegedly not allowing jazz instruments in non-licensed establishments. | The Muchmore litigation irresponsibly represented to the Court that the 1926 law contained these limitation … | |||
| The New York State Liquor Authority – Regulation of Music and Dancing by Method of Operation | [This section is under development, so please check back.] The New York State Liquor Authority … | ||
| Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal – Office of Nightlife -SLA Approval Required | Understanding the Cabaret Law Repeal. In 2019, the Office of Nightlife explained the limitations of … | Office of Nightlife | |
| Use Group 10 Section 32-19 – Hotels | |||
| Use Group 12 §32-21 | |||
| Use Group 6 §32-15 | |||
| Use Groups – Commercial District Regulations Article 3 – All Use Groups and | Use Groups governing allowed uses in zoning districts are established by the Zoning Resolution, Article … | City of New York | |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Full Zoning Resolution – 3476 Pages March 2022. | ||
| Zoning Resolution – 1916 to Present | New York City’s first Zoning Resolution was adopted in 1916. By 1960, there were hundreds … | |||
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | ||
| Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision | Zoning Resolution As of 1960 Prior to 1961 Revision including all amendments to the 1916 … |
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| SLA Method of Operation Form 2013 | EXCERPTS FROM FORM. THIS IS THE 2013 form. “Currently if there are stipulations on … | https://sla.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/06/method-operation-change-093013.pdf | Converted, Method of Operation, State Liquor Authority | converted method-of-operation state-liquor-authority | |
| Letter 3-06-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Sugarman3-06-2019 Letter to CPC Requesting Review of zoning regulations related to dancing. | 03/06/2019 | Converted, Department of City Planning, Reform | converted department-of-city-planning reform nyc-zoning-resolution | |
| Letter 2-18-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Sugarman 2-12-2019 Letter to CPC Requesting Review of zoning regulations related to dancing. “More generally, I am hoping that DCP will seize the initiative in reviewing the restrictions against dancing and music and undertake a zero-based justification of each restriction. So, another … | 02/18/2019 | Converted, Department of City Planning, Reform | converted department-of-city-planning reform nyc-zoning-resolution | |
| Letter 2-12-2019 to Department of City Planning Requesting Review of Zoning Resolution re Dancing | Sugarman 2-12-2019 Letter to CPC Requesting Review of zoning regulations related to dancing. | 02/12/2019 | Caselaw, Converted, Department of City Planning | caselaw converted department-of-city-planning | |
| Letter to Council Member Reyonoso February 28, 2020 | Letter to City Council as to lack of progress on changes to the Zoning Resolution restrictions on Dancing and Music. | 02/20/2020 | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution | converted nyc-zoning-resolution | |
| Zoning Resolution – Provisions Relating to Dancing and Music | Provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution Concerning Regulation of Dancing and Music. Provisions … | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution, Use Group 12 | converted nyc-zoning-resolution use-group-12 | ||
| Index of Uses Zoning Resolution Appendix A | Appendix A Index of Uses NYC Zoning Resolution. | NYC Zoning Resolution | nyc-zoning-resolution | ||
| Cabaret Law Repeal Lets New York City Dance – as Long as You’re Zoned for It! | At the time of passage of the bill to repeal the Cabaret Law, it was clear that the repeal was only a partial measure as reflected in this article by Derek Evers. Important restrictions remained in the zoning law and other regulations: … | 11/11/2017 | Cabaret Law, NYC Zoning Resolution | cabaret-law nyc-zoning-resolution | |
| Sugarman Presentation to Nightlife Advisory Board – Revision Three | Despite the repeal of New York City’s Cabaret Law in November, 2017, dancing and live music remains subject to onerous regulation by the Zoning Resolution (the Zoning Code), the Building Code, and other regulation by the State Liquor Authority. This presentation provides … | Sugarman-NIghtlife-Advisory-Board-Presentation-Third Edition-with-notes | 03/03/2020 | Converted, Nightlife Office, NYC Zoning Resolution | converted nightlife-office nyc-zoning-resolution |
| Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560 1991 | 02/17/2020 | Caselaw, Converted | caselaw converted | ||
| Zoning Resolution Appendix A-Index of Uses | 02/17/2020 | NYC Zoning Resolution | nyc-zoning-resolution | ||
| §32-21 Use Group 12 | 02/17/2020 | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution, Use Group 12 | converted nyc-zoning-resolution use-group-12 | ||
| §32-15 Use Group 6 | 02/17/2020 | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution | converted nyc-zoning-resolution | ||
| Kicking the Can: Cabaret Law Repeal Lets New York City Dance – as Long as You’re Zoned for It! | “Even with a repeal of the Cabaret Law, New York City establishments wishing to host music performances and dancing still must hold the various other permits needed from, for example, the city’s health, buildings and fire departments, as well as the state … | 11/11/2017 | |||
| Local Law 214 2017 – Repeal of Cabaret Law | In November, 2017, the NYC Cabaret Law was repealed, but no changes were made to dancing restrictions found in the Zoning Resolution which continue to restrict dancing to Use Group 12 Zoning Districts. | 11/27/2017 | 2017 Cabaret Law Repeal, Cabaret Law | 2017-cabaret-law-repeal cabaret-law | |
| 19r-89 Report City Planning Commission | 02/14/2020 | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution | converted nyc-zoning-resolution | ||
| Muchmore v. City of New York – Opinion re Motion on the Pleadings | The United States District Court in the Eastern District of New York denied the motion by the City to dismiss the challenge of Muchmore to the Cabaret Law, but required additional briefing on the issues, though granting the City’s motion to dismiss … | 09/29/2016 | Cabaret Law, Caselaw, Muchmore Case | cabaret-law caselaw muchmore-case | |
| Chiasson II | “Summary judgment is granted in favor of the plaintiffs declaring that the portion of the incidental music exception of the Cabaret Law limiting the number of musicians who can play at unlicensed establishments to three is unconstitutional.” The license referred to is … | 01/28/1998 | Cabaret Law, Caselaw, Converted | cabaret-law caselaw converted | |
| Zoning Regulations Establishing Use Groups | Use Groups governing allowed uses in zoning districts are established by the Zoning Resolution, Article Ill: Commercial District Regulations Chapter 2 – Use Regulations. These provisions are organized by Use Groups. The districts covered by each Use Groups iare described in each … | 03/22/2016 | Converted, NYC Zoning Resolution, Use Group 12 | converted nyc-zoning-resolution use-group-12 | |
| Amicus Curiae Second Letter To Court to Correct Muchmore Opinion | Letter from Amicus Curiae attorney to court requesting response to motion to correct. | 07/23/2018 | |||
| Nightlife Advisory Board Press Release | The NIghtlife Advisory Board was created in conjuction with the 2017 repeal of the Cabaret pursuant to Local Law 178. | ||||
| ZoLa – New York City’s Zoning & Land Use Map | ZoLa New York City’s Zoning & Land Use Map – Excellent map application by the New York City Department of City Planning. One may view information about a single address with links to other NYC Database, such as the Department of Building. | ZoLa | zola nyc-zoning-resolution | ||
| ZoLa Map – Where Dancing is Not Allowed | Dancing is not allowed in districts that are not in Use Group 12. The Department of City Planning has an interactive map ZoLa New York City’s Zoning & Land Use Map which allows one to map the zoning districts in New York … | ||||
| Festa v. NYC – Appeal Decision | The Festa case was appealed to the Appellate Division, First Department, which upheld the lower court: “Recreational dancing is not a form of expression protected by the federal or state constitution ( see Dallas v Stanglin, 490 US 19; Kent’s Lounge v … | 02/22/2007 | Cabaret Law, Caselaw | cabaret-law caselaw | |
| Dallas v. Stanglin | Dallas v. Stanglin. A 1989 U.S. Supreme Court decision often cited for the proposition that dancing is not an expressive activity or association protected by the First Amendment: “coming together to engage in recreational dancing is not protected by the First Amendment.” | 04/03/1989 | Caselaw | caselaw | |
| 2017 Local Law 178 Establishing Office of Nightlife and Advisory Board | Simultaneously with repealing the the Cabaret Law, the City Council passed Local Law 178 establishing an office of Nightlife and an Advisory Board. | Advisory Board | advisory-board nightlife-office | ||
| Local Law 214, 2017, Repealing Cabaret Law | NYC Local Law 214, November 27, 2017. To amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to security cameras and security guards at certain eating or drinking establishments and repealing subchapter 20 of title 20 of such code, … | Cabaret Law | cabaret-law | ||
| NYC Department of Buildings Code Notes: Cabarets | Code Notes are published by the New York City Department of Buildings. The Cabaret Code Note was published in March, 2017. As of January, 2020, the Code Notes had not been updated as of January, 2020, over two years after repeal of … | 03/01/2017 | Cabaret Law, DOB | cabaret-law dob | |
| December 26, 1926 Cabaret Law As Enacted | Image of Official Publication of 1926 Cabaret Law as Enacted From New York City Archives. | 12/26/1926 | 1926 Cabaret Law, Cabaret Law | 1926-cabaret-law cabaret-law |