Gothamist: Bloomberg Boogie

kevin Bracken

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:49:52 -0500

the cabaret laws really have to go... that is why it's possible to have more nightlife fun in certain other cities... toronto anyone?

Elderta

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:48:37 -0500

Hey Guilia... what do you mean?

anon

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:38:25 -0500

funny that you then go and spell it wrong... crazy...

Giulia

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:26:56 -0500

I'll only join if you spell Giuliani's name right.

REALITY CHECK

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:56:00 -0500

Elderta

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:34:05 -0500

Actually, PleaseShutUp, it IS illegal to dance at regular old bars in New York City, and the police CAN fine/arrest you or ticket/close the bar owner. Anyplace that serves food or drink to three or more persons must have a cabaret license to allow dance... whether to a jukebox or a live band. I think these guys want that part of the law stricken down, to allow dancing no matter the venue. There are other laws in place to help with noise and safety. I hope that helps with your question.

Interlard

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:32:52 -0500

I am still looking for a decent club in New York. By decent I mean one that isn't full of B&T, with a velvet rope and an endless stream of pointless hiphop. Does such a thing exist?

Kinley Doucette

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:26:19 -0500

Cabaret laws make no logical sense....if they start taking dance away, what else can they make illegal...I cant comprehend it at all....

PleaseShutUp

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:14:02 -0500

Where exactly is it that people want to dance that they are not allowed? Certainly not regular old bars. That would be obnoxious. Opposed to just broad goverment regulations, but am curious what the goal is here.

Anonymous

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:10:01 -0500

am/NY is talking about this event, too. It's on the cover of today's paper. Should be a great event!