Hunts Point misses out on Citi Bike’s next wave of expansion
New York City has pumped the brakes on life as usual, in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. Social distancing, rules against gathering in groups and warnings to…
Business alliance seeks help from city and state
With the coronavirus causing layoffs and putting the survival of small Bronx businesses at risk, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce eagerly joined a plea from a city-wide business group for…
Local businesses start to feel the coronavirus pinch
Johnny Sanchez of the 1800fix.com cell phone repair shop on Third Avenue, says COVID-19 isn’t something he hears people worrying about, but he can already feel its impact. “Business is…
Plastic bag ban leaves small businesses blowing in the wind
A couple weeks ahead of the statewide ban on plastic bags, Nancy Testa wanted to test the waters. For Valentine’s Day, with a line stretching outside the door, Testa decided…