NYC Restaurants Outraged by New Rule to Slash Char Broil Emissions by 75%

New York City restaurants are furious over a proposed rule to cut emissions from char broilers by 75%, impacting many local eateries.

NYC Restaurants Outraged by New Rule to Slash Char Broil Emissions by 75%
NYC Restaurants Outraged by New Rule to Slash Char Broil Emissions by 75%

New York City: A new rule is stirring up a storm among local restaurants. The city wants to cut emissions from char broilers by a whopping 75%.

This has many restaurant owners feeling pretty upset. They think it’s a bit over the top, especially when there are bigger issues to tackle. Alan Rosen, who runs Junior’s Cheesecake, is one of them. He’s not happy at all.

The rule says if a restaurant cooks more than 875 pounds of meat a week, they’ll need to install emissions control devices. If they don’t, they can’t operate. That’s a big deal for many places.

Rosen argues that with crime and other problems in the city, focusing on char broilers seems misplaced. He’s been grilling for decades and thinks the government should leave his burgers alone.

Industry insiders say around 200 restaurants could be hit hard by this rule. Upgrading exhaust systems can cost a lot, and many are worried about the financial burden.

The city claims this move is about cleaner air. They say char broilers contribute significantly to air pollution. A study even found that cooking hamburgers can create more pollution than diesel trucks.

But many restaurant owners, like Rosen, think the health concerns are exaggerated. They want the city to help cover the costs of compliance.

The Department of Environmental Protection is set to hold a public hearing on this issue soon. It looks like this debate is just heating up.

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