Small businesses in New York

As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses. For over 100 years, Di Palo's has occupied the same street corner in Little Italy. But things haven't always been easy for this mom-and-pop shop. Lou Di Palo says the store has faced many challenges in five generations: two world wars, the Great Depression, a changing community, and more.