Times Square Shooting Has Area Business Owners Wondering If They Can Stay Afloat Amid Surge In Gun Violence
CBS New York
5/9/2021
Syndicated Local – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A shooting in Times Square on Saturday caused concern for some business owners who are struggling to stay open.
A number of them say they’re barely holding on from the impact of the pandemic, and now a surge in gun violence is making them wonder if they will stay afloat.
“Today we had a lot of cancellations, no shows,” said Ciro Heta, the manager of Tony’s.
The long-time Italian restaurant on West 43rd Street is around the corner from where gunfire broke out Saturday afternoon. Three people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot.