The NY City Council reversed a local law which would have required storeowners to replace existing security gates with grilles that have 70% visibility, such as the one above, from the sidewalk. ( Credit: NYC 311) City Council Repeals Security Gate Law After Small Business Backlash NY City Council unanimously reversed a 17-year-old local law which would have required security gates to have 70% visibility... News 08 Jul 2026 | 12:08