During the pandemic, many of the city’s lower-income and immigrant residents turned to street vending after losing jobs to COVID shutdowns. But now, as the city adjusts to a post-pandemic reality and brick-and-mortar retail struggles, the city is cracking down on street vendors and focusing on cleaning up streets.
THE BRONX (PIX11) It’s a big time for small shops in the city. An estimated 94% of all operations are small businesses, according to the NYC Economic Development Corporation. May is known as “small business month” and a time to examine and celebrate the industry and the roles of governments and owners. Amaurys Grullon is the […]