Mom & pop or chain stores? New Yorkers weigh in
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer loves to shop, and she wants to know whether New Yorkers prefer to shop a smaller mom and pop stores or bigger chains. Hear what they have to say.
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CBS New York's Marcia Kramer loves to shop, and she wants to know whether New Yorkers prefer to shop a smaller mom and pop stores or bigger chains. Hear what they have to say.
Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman joins CBS New York to discuss the record small business boom America has seen under President Biden.
Small business owners and elected officials held a rally outside City Hall, demanding an environmental impact study be conducted before the plan takes effect. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The idea is to help small mom-and-pop shops to be more appealing to local shoppers.
According to U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn had the most in the state in 2023 with 52,000.
According to U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn had the most in the state in 2023 with 52,000. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Consumers are expected to shop in a big way this season, and nearly half will be buying from small businesses.
Owners are fearful companies will charge them more for deliveries, a cost that likely could be put on customers.
Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop local, and spending money in your own neighborhood can also help you save in the long run.
In business for 63 years, the shop has suffered financial setbacks and has not qualified for help.
Jerome Raguso tells CBS2's John Elliott he's been helping in the shop since he was five years old.
CBS2's John Elliott is on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx where they are getting ready to celebrate Saint Joseph.
Inside the historic Arthur Avenue market, CBS2's John Elliott finds a young woman making history by honoring her family's history.
One owner blames losing his bar due to a combination of bad politics, governmental red tape and the pandemic.
Holiday shopping can be a bit of a chore, but thankfully this time of year New York City is filled with holiday markets, the perfect place to find unique gifts and support small businesses. Here to tell us about some of the best spots is Time Out New York's things to do editor.
CBS2's John Dias introduces us to a woman who decided to follow her dreams of opening a flower shop in Montclair, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man gave up his career in the corporate world to pursue his lifelong passion of making bagels. He's celebrating one of the proudest moments of his life with the opening of his new store. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more from Montclair.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The innocent bystander who was caught in the middle of a shootout between NYPD officers and a gunman Tuesday says she no longer feels safe in the city.
Nearly a dozen families and therapists say New York's Early Intervention Program services have grinded to a halt due to a new state database.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 20 at 11 p.m.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by a van in Brooklyn, and police sources say it was an unmarked police vehicle.
A banana duct-taped to a white wall sold for $6.2 million during a Sotheby's auction in New York City on Wednesday.
Every year, the government wrongly marks thousands of people as deceased, according to audits done by the government on itself. It can negatively impact the ability to get a job, a loan and more, and it happened to one Brooklyn woman, who said the problem has caused a years-long struggle. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into chaos in Morris County, New Jersey on Wednesday when a crane fell onto a house. Thankfully, no one was hurt. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with the homeowner.
