Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know
The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.
The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.
Brooklyn community rallies to save beloved Buddies Coffee Shop
Buddies Coffee Shop in Williamsburg is facing possible relocation due to rising rent, but New Yorkers are rallying behind it after a viral TikTok video by its co-owner.
Buddies Coffee Shop in Williamsburg is facing possible relocation due to rising rent, but New Yorkers are rallying behind it after a viral TikTok video by its co-owner.
Black Friday 2024: Your guide to scoring the best deals
Whether you’re hunting for tech, home goods, or holiday gifts, here’s what you need to know to navigate Black Friday 2024:
Whether you’re hunting for tech, home goods, or holiday gifts, here’s what you need to know to navigate Black Friday 2024:
Port strike: NY mom-and-pop shops fear empty shelves, surging costs
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
The massive port workers' strike has entered its second day, with 45,000 workers along the East and Gulf Coasts off the job. Local business owners say they are feeling the pressure as supply chain disruptions cause produce prices to soar.
Bronx Rep. Torres introduces 'BODEGA Act' to fund stronger security measures
Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres is rolling out new legislation aimed at supporting NYC bodega workers in his district and across the country.
Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres is rolling out new legislation aimed at supporting NYC bodega workers in his district and across the country.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.