mdpm99
11-20-2003, 08:52 PM
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d.
On his radio show he's made it clear he wants all bars & clubs in NY to cose by 2am.
For years the cabaret laws have been an undefined way to control & oppress the night life in NY.
If that wasn't enough, Bloomberg is now planning to take that a big step further.
On the surface it sounds like he's championing for the residents.
So I would not be surprised if he get there full support
& also on the surface someone might even think this is an improvement in the cabaret laws.
But read between the lines, this is all about control.
It mentions a public hearing they had in June 2003.
Basically the people that were informed & invited were hand picked.
& if you blink, this might be passed right under your nose.
This will effect everybody!
Just thought you should know.
Please spread the news...
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> November 19, 2003
>
> CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER GRETCHEN DYKSTRA
> ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH THE CITY'S CABARET LAW
>
> DCA Proposes New 'Nightlife License' to Address Community Concerns
>
> New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Gretchen
> Dykstra today announced a proposal that would abolish the City's cabaret law
> and institute a new nightlife license to address ongoing community concerns
> including noise, disorderly crowds, and dirty sidewalks. The proposal,
> unique in the nation, will require City Council approval. Under the
> proposal, establishments meeting all three of the following criteria will be
> required to obtain a two-year nightlife license from the DCA:
>
> * Located in residential and some mixed-use zones with a capacity of
> more than 75 or in commercial, manufacturing, and mixed-use zones with a
> capacity of more than 200.
> * Choose to have continuous live or reproduced sound at a noise level
> of 90 decibels or higher.
> * Remain open after 1:00AM.
>
> Licensed nightlife establishments will be able to choose the noise level
> they wish to maintain and must have a professional sound engineer certify
> that they are in compliance with the City's Noise Code at that level.
>
> "New York City has the most exciting nightlife in the world," said DCA
> Commissioner Gretchen Dykstra. "However, the cabaret law regulating
> establishments with dancing does not effectively address what have become
> perennial problems for communities and law enforcement. Regulations should
> address problems, and we have found that the problems are consistently the
> same -- noise emanating from establishments, disorderly crowds, and dirty
> sidewalks. This proposal promotes a lively nightlife without requiring a
> license to dance, and most importantly, it will improve the quality-of-life
> in neighborhoods and strengthen enforcement to effectively deal with poorly
> managed places."
>
> During the past year, the DCA has worked to review the existing law with
> multiple government agencies, City Council members, and dozens of
> cabaret/bar owners, noise consultants, community groups, dance
> organizations, and other trade associations. In addition, the DCA held a
> public hearing in June 2003 with expert panels and public testimony.
>
>
> Highlights of the proposal include:
>
> * Establishments that meet the same criteria three times or less in
> one year will be able to obtain an expedited special nightlife permit.
>
> * The proposal will not change existing fire and zoning regulations.
>
> * The local Community Boards will have a 45-day comment period to
> report its recommendation on a new application.
>
> * Establishments with capacity levels of 500 or more occupants will be
> required to have one state-certified security guard for every 50 occupants.
> These guards would also be responsible for maintaining order outside the
> establishment when needed.
>
> * Nightlife establishments must make a good faith effort to ensure
> that the crowds entering or leaving do not cause disturbances and that
> vehicles outside are quiet. In addition, establishments will be required to
> keep the areas outside the establishment clean.
>
> * Following New York City Department of Environmental Protection
> standards, the DCA will be authorized to enforce the Noise Code using
> digital sound meters recognized by the industry.
>
> * DCA will be authorized to order occupants to vacate the premises
> immediately if exit doors or fire doors are found blocked or locked.
>
> * Violations for licensees (which will include exceeding the chosen
> noise level) would range up to $250 for the first violation and up to $1,000
> for the third violation. If a licensee receives three adjudicated license
> violations within two years, DCA will be authorized to padlock the
> establishment for up to 30 days.
>
> * DCA will be able to revoke a license if the location is repeatedly
> in violation of any three of the following egregious City or State laws:
> unlicensed sale of liquor; sale of liquor to minors; overcapacity; disabled
> sprinkler systems, exit signs or emergency lighting; blocked or locked
> exits; assault; rape or attempted rape; possessions of weapons; or homicide.
>
>
> The City's Cabaret Law was promulgated in 1926 and currently covers
> establishments that serve food and/or drink to the public and have patrons
> dancing. It is illegal to operate a cabaret in New York City without a
> license from the DCA.
>
> Noise emanating from bars and clubs continues to be a top complaint at 311,
> the City's 24-hour citizen service hotline. For a list of common noise
> levels and zoning maps, visit www.nyc.gov (http://www.nyc.gov) <http://www.nyc.gov> .
>
> ###
>
>
>
> New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
>
> Visit us on the Web: www.nyc.gov/consumers (http://www.nyc.gov/consumers)
d.
On his radio show he's made it clear he wants all bars & clubs in NY to cose by 2am.
For years the cabaret laws have been an undefined way to control & oppress the night life in NY.
If that wasn't enough, Bloomberg is now planning to take that a big step further.
On the surface it sounds like he's championing for the residents.
So I would not be surprised if he get there full support
& also on the surface someone might even think this is an improvement in the cabaret laws.
But read between the lines, this is all about control.
It mentions a public hearing they had in June 2003.
Basically the people that were informed & invited were hand picked.
& if you blink, this might be passed right under your nose.
This will effect everybody!
Just thought you should know.
Please spread the news...
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> November 19, 2003
>
> CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER GRETCHEN DYKSTRA
> ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH THE CITY'S CABARET LAW
>
> DCA Proposes New 'Nightlife License' to Address Community Concerns
>
> New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Gretchen
> Dykstra today announced a proposal that would abolish the City's cabaret law
> and institute a new nightlife license to address ongoing community concerns
> including noise, disorderly crowds, and dirty sidewalks. The proposal,
> unique in the nation, will require City Council approval. Under the
> proposal, establishments meeting all three of the following criteria will be
> required to obtain a two-year nightlife license from the DCA:
>
> * Located in residential and some mixed-use zones with a capacity of
> more than 75 or in commercial, manufacturing, and mixed-use zones with a
> capacity of more than 200.
> * Choose to have continuous live or reproduced sound at a noise level
> of 90 decibels or higher.
> * Remain open after 1:00AM.
>
> Licensed nightlife establishments will be able to choose the noise level
> they wish to maintain and must have a professional sound engineer certify
> that they are in compliance with the City's Noise Code at that level.
>
> "New York City has the most exciting nightlife in the world," said DCA
> Commissioner Gretchen Dykstra. "However, the cabaret law regulating
> establishments with dancing does not effectively address what have become
> perennial problems for communities and law enforcement. Regulations should
> address problems, and we have found that the problems are consistently the
> same -- noise emanating from establishments, disorderly crowds, and dirty
> sidewalks. This proposal promotes a lively nightlife without requiring a
> license to dance, and most importantly, it will improve the quality-of-life
> in neighborhoods and strengthen enforcement to effectively deal with poorly
> managed places."
>
> During the past year, the DCA has worked to review the existing law with
> multiple government agencies, City Council members, and dozens of
> cabaret/bar owners, noise consultants, community groups, dance
> organizations, and other trade associations. In addition, the DCA held a
> public hearing in June 2003 with expert panels and public testimony.
>
>
> Highlights of the proposal include:
>
> * Establishments that meet the same criteria three times or less in
> one year will be able to obtain an expedited special nightlife permit.
>
> * The proposal will not change existing fire and zoning regulations.
>
> * The local Community Boards will have a 45-day comment period to
> report its recommendation on a new application.
>
> * Establishments with capacity levels of 500 or more occupants will be
> required to have one state-certified security guard for every 50 occupants.
> These guards would also be responsible for maintaining order outside the
> establishment when needed.
>
> * Nightlife establishments must make a good faith effort to ensure
> that the crowds entering or leaving do not cause disturbances and that
> vehicles outside are quiet. In addition, establishments will be required to
> keep the areas outside the establishment clean.
>
> * Following New York City Department of Environmental Protection
> standards, the DCA will be authorized to enforce the Noise Code using
> digital sound meters recognized by the industry.
>
> * DCA will be authorized to order occupants to vacate the premises
> immediately if exit doors or fire doors are found blocked or locked.
>
> * Violations for licensees (which will include exceeding the chosen
> noise level) would range up to $250 for the first violation and up to $1,000
> for the third violation. If a licensee receives three adjudicated license
> violations within two years, DCA will be authorized to padlock the
> establishment for up to 30 days.
>
> * DCA will be able to revoke a license if the location is repeatedly
> in violation of any three of the following egregious City or State laws:
> unlicensed sale of liquor; sale of liquor to minors; overcapacity; disabled
> sprinkler systems, exit signs or emergency lighting; blocked or locked
> exits; assault; rape or attempted rape; possessions of weapons; or homicide.
>
>
> The City's Cabaret Law was promulgated in 1926 and currently covers
> establishments that serve food and/or drink to the public and have patrons
> dancing. It is illegal to operate a cabaret in New York City without a
> license from the DCA.
>
> Noise emanating from bars and clubs continues to be a top complaint at 311,
> the City's 24-hour citizen service hotline. For a list of common noise
> levels and zoning maps, visit www.nyc.gov (http://www.nyc.gov) <http://www.nyc.gov> .
>
> ###
>
>
>
> New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
>
> Visit us on the Web: www.nyc.gov/consumers (http://www.nyc.gov/consumers)