Florists bouncing back in NYC
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Outdoor dining is helping keep businesses in New York City's flower district in business.

Increase in rodent complaints in Rockland County
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An increase in rat complaints is being seen in Rockland County, with many blaming restaurant closures.

12 NYC bars have liquor licenses suspended over social distancing violations

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and crackdown on businesses accused of flaunting social distancing guidelines, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state suspended the liquor licenses of 12 New York City-area bars.

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.

Exploring The Mark

The Mark gets top marks from Travel and Leisure magazine.

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.

Play Streets Program returns to NYC for children, families

Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is opening new streets to become Open Play Streets to allow families and children a place to play.

NYC opening new streets for children, families
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Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is opening new streets to become Open Play Streets to allow families and children a place to play.

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.