Restaurant Union Calls On Jing Fong Landlords To Keep Banquet Hall Open
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Jing Fong banquet hall in pre-pandemic times
Nathalie Cone / Flickr
The impending closure of one of Chinatown’s largest and most popular restaurants is more than just a loss to the community, but a financial setback for the many employees who depend on their jobs there and a blow to the local economy, said a representative for the restaurant’s union.
Last month, the owners of Jing Fong banquet hall announced their plans to close March 7th after 49 years, citing the pandemic-driven loss of revenue and the inability to pay rent on its 20 Elizabeth Street lease.