Though there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel, New York still has a long way to go the weather the Covid-19 pandemic. As small businesses in general have been hit hard by the pandemic, hospitality has been devastated. About 80% of New York’s hospitality workforce has been either laid off […]
New York Begins to Shape Reopening Plans
As New York State continues to flatten the Covid-19 curve the state and region look to begin the gradual process of opening back up. With the New York on Pause set to expire on May 15th, Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out the phases of reopening. First and foremost, after May 15th the state will look […]
COVID-19 & Devastation to Retail
As mandatory business closures and “shelter-in-place” orders gripped the nation in March in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US retail industry saw a devastating 8.7% in sales. This figure represents purchases both in-store and online as well as shopping at bars and restaurants. This decline was by far the largest in the three […]
Small Businesses In New York Desperately Need the Mark Gjonaj Plan
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, creating jobs, generating tax revenue and providing valuable services. They have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic and need our support now more than ever before. To that end, New York City Councilman Mark Gjonaj, chair of the Committee on Small Business, has laid out […]
NYC Coronavirus Pandemic Update
As the supply chain faces daunting challenges related to coronavirus, it is imperative that those who deliver necessary goods to groceries, pharmacies, hospitals, and consumers are up to date with the latest developments: Alternate side is suspended till 3/24 Parking tickets are still being issued to commercial vehicles Parking Violations Bureau and OATH still open […]