New York's indoor mask mandate now in effect
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Hit hard by pandemic, small businesses hope for a lift on Saturday
Black Friday often focuses on big box retailers, but small businesses have also struggled during the pandemic and are hoping this Saturday will get them the lift they need.
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
De Blasio: Just 15 businesses fined over NYC vaccine mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues is going so well that only 15 businesses have been fined for not enforcing the policy.
Small businesses took a hit amid Facebook outage
Millions of small businesses that rely on Facebook and Instagram to generate leads and make sales took a hit on Monday when the platforms were down.
Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
Small businesses cope with pandemic fallout | Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than the national average, growing 34% over the last 10 years, according to the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Vaccine rule enforcement has New York City businesses worried
New York City is now enforcing the indoor vaccine mandate.
Beloved Huntington bookstore to close after 44 years in business
The pandemic is forcing an beloved Suffolk County book store to close its doors for good after over 40 years in business.
After Ida, small businesses face uncertainty on many fronts
Small businesses from Louisiana to Connecticut are facing an uncertain recovery after being walloped by Hurricane Ida and its residual rains and flooding last week.
NYC offers businesses guidance on vaccination mandate
New York City is laying out new guidance for how indoor businesses should enforce entry to only vaccinated customers.
'Min wage = mediocre person': Florida deli's hiring sign sparks backlash
The photo received over 75,000 reactions and thousands of retweets.
NYC businesses begin vax checks: No shot, no proof, no service
New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules. The city is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes tourists.
Cuomo asks businesses to require vaccines for entry
Private businesses across New York are being encouraged to only allow vaccinated-only admission. This includes restaurants, bars, and stores.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Delta variant may prompt more companies to slow return to office
Earlier this summer, with cases at their lowest and reopenings abounding, it seemed that New York City was coming back. But now uncertainty over virus strains has caused some employers to press pause.