Jersey Mike's spending big bucks to help franchise owners remodel restaurants

The CEO of Jersey Mike's says the company is spending $150 million to retrofit franchise locations despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the restaurant industry hard. 

Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage

Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.

More bars and restaurants not following social distancing guidelines
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105 violations were issued to bars and restaurants in New York City and on Long Island this weekend for violating social distancing guidelines, and some of those establishments may have their liquor license suspended.

Community rallies to save NJ’s longest-running gay nightclub

New Jersey’s longest-running gay nightclub, Club Feathers, may soon be forced to close for good, in what would be yet another casualty of the pandemic.

NYC DOE providing thousands of meals to New Yorkers struggling after COVID-19 lockdown

New York City's Department of Education has provided tens of thousands of meals for struggling New Yorkers since the pandemic began, and the program has become a lifeline for people in need.

Food program sustains New Yorkers in need
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New York City's Department of Education has provided tens of thousands of meals for struggling New Yorkers since the pandemic began, and the program has become a lifeline for people in need.

Outdoor drinking restrictions
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is tightening restrictions on outdoor drinking.

Restaurants hoping return of baseball will mean extra business
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Thursday is opening day of the much-delayed MLB season, and local sports bars are hoping that the return of the national pastime will also mean the return of some customers.

Pick-up truck crashes into outdoor dining area in Brooklyn

A pick-up truck slammed through the seating barriers outside a restaurant in Sunset Park, thrusting patrons, tables and chairs to the ground. No one was seriously injured. The driver was issued a summons.

Mango recipes by Chef Adrienne Cheatham
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Chef Adrienne Cheatham has three simple dishes that prove the mango can be versatile: a mango sauce (that can also be used as a salad dressing), a grilled shrimp and mango salad, and finally a chilled mango soup.