125th Street Delays, Scale-Downs and Restarts Tell Story of Harlem’s Business Recovery
Large development projects are underway again along 125th Street in Harlem.
January 5, 2013 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
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Holiday Market Hosts Inwood Artists and Artisans
The third annual Om Made Holiday Market showcased locally-made merchandise.
December 8, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Hamilton Heights Tree Vendors Work the Overnight Shift
The two-person team works around the clock, maintaining the stand, selling trees and dealing with the homeless and the drunk.
Washington Heights Locals Mob Struggling Businesses
Residents in Washington Heights crowd into Beans and Vines, a struggling bistro and wine bar.
As Retail Marathon Starts, Harlem Small Businesses Emphasize Personal Touch
With many Thanksgiving shoppers turning to large online retailers, small business owners in Harlem tried to offer something different.
Discouraged: Black Women, Older Workers Stay Unemployed Longer
As the New York City economy pulls out of recession, women, blacks and older workers lag behind.
Bookstores Close in Northern Manhattan; La Casa Azul Has No Fear
Aurora Anaya-Cerda opened La Casa Azul in East Harlem despite a changing publishing industry.
November 8, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Art at Your Fingertips: Entrepreneur Puts Classics on Cuticles
Washington Heights traveling nail artist Ami Vega crafts famous paintings onto clients’ fingertips.
November 2, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Tough Economic Times Don’t Spook Halloween Revelers
Uptown prepares for Halloween this week, with pop-up stores, pumpkin sellers and night clubs cashing in on the action.
October 27, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Tourists Save Money, Apartment Owners Cash In: ‘Hot’ Hotels Thrive Despite Hiked Fines
Illegal hotels uptown are popular alternatives for tourists despite an imminent increase in city fines.
October 23, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
