As pandemic fades, rising prices squeeze restaurants
The Valencia Bakery has been in business since 1952, and it is most popular for their pineapple-filled cakes. There is only one problem, according to owner Alexandra Diaz. Following the…
Thid Ave. BID: Small businesses struggle, despite reopening
The city reopening is well underway, but many small businesses are struggling to recover, according to one of Mott Haven’s most prominent business boosters. Third Avenue Business Improvement District CEO…
Bronx organizations step up to aid small businesses in recovery
Cash grants totaling $1.4 million have been awarded to a number of Bronx small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic, a coalition of business groups announced Tuesday. The financial…
Bronx businesses ask: Where’s that promised Covid-19 help?
Business is down 90 percent at Metro Optics since the Coronavirus hit, and only one of its five Bronx branches remains open. Still, owner John Bonizio has continued to pay…