NEW YORK, NY (July 16, 2026) — Today, Council Members and Prime Sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Virginia Maloney, Lincoln Restler, Christopher Marte, and Harvey Epstein introduced legislation to establish designated “nightlife districts” across New York City and provide communities with additional sanitation resources to address persistent trash and litter associated with high-traffic nightlife corridors.
For years, New York City’s vibrant nightlife has supported local businesses and attracted millions of visitors, but it has also contributed to overflowing litter baskets, increased street debris, and persistent sanitation concerns in surrounding neighborhoods.
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