Newsstands

Community Board 1 reviews all new applications for newsstands in the district. Applications are considered first by – the Licensing & Permits Committee before being considered by the full board. In order to expedite your review process, please fill out the brief questionnaire and submit it by email (man01@cb.nyc.gov) along with the requested documents to the Community Board office, no later than five days prior to the meeting. Please also bring six additional copies with you to the meeting for distribution to committee members.

Download Newsstand Questionnaire Form

Note: New York City businesses must comply with all relevant federal, state, and City laws and rules. All laws and rules of the City of New York, including the Consumer Protection Law and Rules, are available through the Public Access Portal, which businesses can access by visiting the Department of Consumer Affairs. For convenience, sections of the New York City Licensing Law (and Rules, if enacted) are included as a handout in a packet.