The iconic Central Park Loeb Boathouse, famous for its lakeside views, delectable plates and rowboats, will be closing its doors due to rising costs of labor and goods, the restaurant's operator said.
The landmark eatery and rowboat rental, which first opened in 1954, will stop operating on October 16. At least 163 workers will be laid off.
- The landmark eatery and rowboat rental, first opened in 1954, will stop operating on October 16
- Operator Dean J. Poll, who had signed a 15-year license deal with the Parks Department in 2017, blamed the decision on spiking costs of labor and raw materials, NBC reported
- But an employee, who asked to remain anonymous, told DailyMail.com on Thursday that the measure follows Poll's failed attempt to renegotiate terms with the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council
- The Labor Department told DailyMail.com that it 'can't speculate on why this business is closing'
An employee, who asked to remain anonymous, told DailyMail.com on Thursday that the measure follows Poll's failed attempt to renegotiate terms with union, New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council.
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