Raw honey business [Black Entrepreneurs]
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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.

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.

Gov. Murphy names head of panel for legal marijuana

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.

Big Russ [Black Entrepreneurs]
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Russell Smith is the founder of Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem. He then expanded.

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.

NY’s plastic bag ban goes into effect

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.

NYC indoor dining concerns
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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.

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.

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.

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.

New York City restaurants resume indoor dining

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.

Indoor dining resumes in NYC
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The wait is finally over! You can finally eat inside your favorite New York City restaurant again.

COVID-19 essentials store opens in Manhattan

A new brick-and-mortar store has opened in Midtown, dedicated solely to COVID-related products.