New Jersey weighs 'social equity' tax on marijuana
A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.
A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.
NYC small businesses asking shoppers to buy local
This year, Small Business Saturday is aiming to provide critical help this holiday shopping season to small businesses struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, Small Business Saturday is aiming to provide critical help this holiday shopping season to small businesses struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Yorkers urged to shop local this holiday season
There is a big push this year to shop small and local as small businesses are looking to get all the help they can during the holiday shopping season.
There is a big push this year to shop small and local as small businesses are looking to get all the help they can during the holiday shopping season.
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Raw honey business [Black Entrepreneurs]
Kam and Summer Johnson run their beekeeping and honey business from their home in a bucolic neighborhood in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. They named their Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm after their children.
Kam and Summer Johnson run their beekeeping and honey business from their home in a bucolic neighborhood in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. They named their Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm after their children.
New York gift shops struggle without tourists
The coronavirus has altered many aspects of life and business in the United States' biggest city, and the pandemic is taking a major toll on the gifts-and-luggage stores that dot tourist-friendly areas.
The coronavirus has altered many aspects of life and business in the United States' biggest city, and the pandemic is taking a major toll on the gifts-and-luggage stores that dot tourist-friendly areas.
Second round of COVID shutdowns has NYC businesses fearing the worst
Small businesses in New York City say they may not survive a second coronavirus lockdown.
Small businesses in New York City say they may not survive a second coronavirus lockdown.
Yankees cut ties with Staten Island; future of ballpark unclear
The Staten Island club said it found out via social media about the big league club's decision to sever ties.
The Staten Island club said it found out via social media about the big league club's decision to sever ties.
Real estate firm leverages social media for its commercial clients
Current Real Estate Advisors helps clients find spaces that maximize sales and profit potential, which is also — in theory — what every other commercial real estate firm does.
Current Real Estate Advisors helps clients find spaces that maximize sales and profit potential, which is also — in theory — what every other commercial real estate firm does.
Gov. Murphy names head of panel for legal marijuana
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
New Jersey bans single-use bags, foam containers
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
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Big Russ [Black Entrepreneurs]
Russell Smith is the founder of Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem. He then expanded.
Russell Smith is the founder of Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem. He then expanded.
Iconic Strand bookstore appeals for help in effort to stay open
The owner of The Strand Bookstore made an emotional appeal to customers to help keep the iconic store open.
The owner of The Strand Bookstore made an emotional appeal to customers to help keep the iconic store open.
LI grocery threatened with boycotts after offering Trump supporter discount
A Suffolk County grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
A Suffolk County grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
NY’s plastic bag ban goes into effect
New York’s long-delayed ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Monday.
New York’s long-delayed ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Monday.
Amid COVID, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends
But the fourth quarter of 2020 looks precarious for many businesses as the coronavirus outbreak maintains its grip on the economy.
But the fourth quarter of 2020 looks precarious for many businesses as the coronavirus outbreak maintains its grip on the economy.
NYC indoor dining concerns
Indoor dining has reopened in NYC, but many business owners say strict capacity rules makes it difficult to make money.
Indoor dining has reopened in NYC, but many business owners say strict capacity rules makes it difficult to make money.
NYC business owners say they won't survive another shutdown
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Airline industry job losses will affect NYC economy, too
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
Iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner to reopen
The iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner on 51st Street in Manhattan is set to reopen on October 1.
The iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner on 51st Street in Manhattan is set to reopen on October 1.
Sewing sees renewed popularity amid coronavirus pandemic
Fabric companies are seeing a surge in sale during the coronavirus pandemic, as many people pick up sewing.
Fabric companies are seeing a surge in sale during the coronavirus pandemic, as many people pick up sewing.