Unemployed Seniors Struggle to Find Work
The country has seen a rise in unemployed seniors; uptown is no exception.
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Manna’s: As Soul Food Dwindles in Harlem, an Unlikely Champion Survives
Owned by Korean immigrant Betty Park, Manna’s faces recession, gentrification.
Unemployment Remains High Uptown
The unemployment rate uptown is about 13.6 percent, compared with 9.2 percent in the city and 9.7 percent nationwide.
November 30, 2010 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Arrival of First Harlem Hotel in 40 Years Sparks Mixed Feelings
Aloft Harlem is scheduled to open on Nov. 18 on 124th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The new hotel will feature a bar, fitness center and a grab ‘n’ go eatery.
Big-Box Stores Disrupt Local Businesses in East Harlem
Initial attraction by big-box stores is changing business dynamics in the neighborhood.
Foot Doctors Say New York Law Stomps Their Practices
New York State is losing its best podiatrists because of laws limiting them from working on the ankle. But a measure is pending in the Legislature that could change that.
As Need Grows and Donations Wane, Food Pantries Work Smarter
Food pantries find creative ways to serve more needy during the recession.
Uptowners Seek Basic Financial Education
As credit markets turn against them, uptowners look for free financial education seminars and counseling.
Columbia B-School Targets Uptown Entrepreneurs
Columbia Business School reaches out to small businesses close to home.
