New York City, like all cities, has a number of archaic laws on the books which usually come with racist and classist overtones. The most recent law activists and the city’s councilmembers are taking aim at is the Cabaret Law, which prevents dancing at any establishment which is not properly licensed.
The law is broad stating that “any room, place, or space in New York City in which patron dancing is permitted in connection with the restaurant business or a business that sells food and/or beverages to the public requires a Cabaret license.”
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