Chinatown small businesses fear economic hit from congestion pricing
Small businesses in Manhattan's Chinatown say they fear congestion pricing could worsen things for business owners who have yet to bounce back from COVID-19.
NYC small business owners join suit against congestion pricing
Small business owners say they are joining the suit because the $15 congestion pricing toll will bankrupt retail stores and restaurants south of 60th Street.
Brooklyn Bridge vendor ban goes into effect Wednesday, veteran vendors pushback
Beginning Wednesday, vendors will be banned from selling trinkets and souvenirs on the walkways and bikeways of the city's bridges, in order to ease overcrowding.
Constantine's Delicatessen, a Queens icon, closing after 92 years
Constantine's Delicatessen in Queens is closing its doors after 92 years, due to the changing tastes of residents and the cost of supplies skyrocketing after the pandemic.
Corona Plaza market, which rose to culinary prominence during pandemic, to reopen
The market at Corona Plaza will reopen this week under a new plan by the city, albeit with fewer stalls for vendors.
Landlords could face big fines as new bill aims to crack down on illegal smoke shops
Illegal smoke shops continue to get shut down. But what about the landlords who let the shops operate in the first place?
Corona Plaza street vendors spark neighborhood uproar
Supporters of street vendors in Corona Plaza held a rally on Wednesday after authorities cleared the space due to complaints over trash, blocked sidewalks and criminal activities.
Long Island teen starts beach concierge service
For just $40, a new business founded by a Long Island teenager will take care of everything you need on your next beach trip so you can enjoy the sun and sand.
Hidden panic buttons installed in NYC bodegas for enhanced security
Small hidden panic buttons are being installed inside bodegas across NYC.
Memorial Day Weekend: Beach businesses hoping for busy season
2023 is the first summer since the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the potential return of pre-pandemic crowds has small business owners keeping their fingers crossed.
NYC bodegas get $1M in funds for increased security
In the wake of a violent year for bodegas, the $1M fund will foot the bill for equipment like cameras and panic buttons.
$20 minimum wage could come to New York as inflation persists
New York is among the states where legislation has been filed to boost minimum wages to $20 or more.
Bronx bodega owners chaining up merchandise to deter thieves
Bodega owners in the Bronx say shoplifting and theft have gotten so bad that they are being forced to literally chain up merchandise to stop those who enter their stores to steal.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Rampant theft is devastating Bronx small businesses
Running a bodega in the Bronx isn't what it used to be. Store owners and shopkeepers say they witness shoplifting in their businesses every day. The constant theft is threatening their survival.
Art on the Ave exhibits art inside Manhattan shops and storefronts
Small businesses, neighborhood history, and local artists are all highlighted in the latest Art on the Ave exhibition called "Beyond the Bricks."
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule
Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.
Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?
It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.
Labor Dept. proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies
The U.S. Department of Labor is publishing a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees, potentially curtailing access to benefits and protections they rightfully deserve.