New York City Hospitality Alliance

New York City Hospitality Alliance The Alliance bridges the gap between the hospitality industry, government and the press.

The NYC Hospitality Alliance is the premier association representing and serving NYC’s restaurant & nightlife industry – more than 25,000 establishments and hundreds of thousands of workers that fuel the city’s economy, culture, and social life. The New York City Hospitality Alliance (The Alliance) is a not-for-profit association founded in 2012 to represent and serve restaurant and nightlife esta

blishments throughout the five boroughs. Home to more than 24,000 eating and drinking establishments, employing more than a quarter of a million people, our industry is vital to the economic foundation and social fabric of New York City. We advocate for a fair and equitable regulatory environment that removes barriers to entrepreneurship and job creation. We seek to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamline the permit and licensing process, cut the red tape, and represent the industry’s perspective on proposed laws, regulations, trends and other matters impacting restaurant and nightlife establishments. Members of The Alliance gain exclusive access to operational guidance; up-to-date information on the ever-changing regulations and trends; invites to industry-only trainings, educational and social events; and, a suite of customized services to help their businesses save time and money. Restaurant and nightlife establishments that join the New York City Hospitality Alliance become part of our tight-knit community and ensures our industry is represented and served.

08/25/2026

What can running a restaurant teach you about government? For New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, the lessons are surprisingly similar: be responsive, solve problems, and make sure people feel heard.

In our latest episode of Hospitality & Politics, Speaker Menin shares how her experience as a small business owner continues to shape how she leads.

🎥 Check out the conversation: https://youtu.be/p6ZFLQLrU2w?si=nELYAcM_aUZFqvdU

08/18/2026

Frederick Douglass Boulevard isn’t just a destination—“it’s a vibe.”

Rose Pierre-Louis of the Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance shares how former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields helped transform this once largely abandoned stretch into Harlem’s vibrant Restaurant Row through a rezoning.

🎥Watch Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie, powered by the NYC Hospitality Alliance:

Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfLK5avMxoc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nluN0bTB1dpv8YatCu2R7?si=mI2N_GX3TAGKgUIn-hMqRA&utm_source=copy-link

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitality-politics-with-andrew-rigie/id1815496675?i=1000784108651

08/14/2026

For Max Tucci, growing up at Delmonico’s meant having one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants as his childhood playground.

From running through the kitchen and sneaking pastries with his sister to building forts out of guests’ coats, Max shares a funny and unforgettable glimpse into what it was like growing up inside a legendary family restaurant.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on Hospitality & Politics:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDAt26vPWeQ&list=PLovSwh3w2TP85AF1OjoybfcJ73W9ks2RB&index=1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sLW8sm9wxFpcbm8oPYJx8

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carrying-the-legacy-max-tucci-delmonicos-and-new/id1815496675?i=1000782750400

“Our members have advocated for years for an outdoor dining program that supports restaurants and bars, serves their nei...
08/13/2026

“Our members have advocated for years for an outdoor dining program that supports restaurants and bars, serves their neighborhoods and is practical for small businesses. We thank them for making their voices heard, and commend Speaker Julie Menin, the bill sponsors Brewer, Thomas-Henry, Restler, and the City Council for working together to deliver meaningful reforms,” said Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance and Counsel Robert Bookman. “The Council continues to be a critical ally to restaurants and bars, which support nearly 280,000 jobs, generate $11.4 billion in wages and contribute approximately $28 billion in economic activity across the five boroughs. These changes demonstrate what can be achieved when policymakers listen to small businesses and work together on practical solutions.”

08/13/2026

Older than the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and public running water, Delmonico’s helped change the way New York – and America – dined.

Max Tucci shares how Italian-Swiss immigrants arrived in New York in 1827 and introduced a new level of sophistication, service and European elegance that helped shape the modern restaurant experience.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on Hospitality & Politics:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDAt26vPWeQ&list=PLovSwh3w2TP85AF1OjoybfcJ73W9ks2RB&index=1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sLW8sm9wxFpcbm8oPYJx8

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carrying-the-legacy-max-tucci-delmonicos-and-new/id1815496675?i=1000782750400

08/11/2026

Hospitality is about more than what happens at the table. It is about making people feel seen, heard and valued.

Max Tucci shares a story from Delmonico’s that captures this idea—and explains why kindness, recognition and genuine connection are at the heart of a great restaurant experience.
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🎥 Watch the full conversation on Hospitality & Politics: Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDAt26vPWeQ&list=PLovSwh3w2TP85AF1OjoybfcJ73W9ks2RB&index=3&ra=m

08/11/2026

Hospitality is about more than what happens at the table. It is about making people feel seen, heard and valued.

Max Tucci shares a story from Delmonico’s that captures this idea—and explains why kindness, recognition and genuine connection are at the heart of a great restaurant experience.
P
🎥 Watch the full conversation on Hospitality & Politics: Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDAt26vPWeQ&list=PLovSwh3w2TP85AF1OjoybfcJ73W9ks2RB&index=3&ra=m Max Tucci Andrew Rigie

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