small business

West Harlem’s new butcher shop expanding, adapting

Harlem Shambles opened on Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 116th Street this winter. The past few years have been a period of major growth on Frederick Douglass.

By Anushka Lobo | Apr 13 03:06 am ET

West Side split over storefront proposal

The proposal has garnered the support of a half-dozen local politicians, but many landlords and real estate agents took issue with what they have characterized as unnecessary and potentially harmful regulation.

By Gina Lee | Apr 12 04:02 am ET

Second Westside Market coming to Upper West Side

The neighborhood's second Westside Market will open sometime next month on Broadway between 97th and 98th streets.

By Casey Tolan | Mar 21 03:51 am ET

Flourishing flower shops rely on local support

Several fixtures in the Harlem flower scene have closed down during the economic recession, but others have weathered the storm.

By Elizabeth Sun and Alessandra Poblador | Mar 5 02:02 am ET

Along a now-thriving Harlem boulevard, small businesses unite

Shopkeepers on Frederick Douglass formed the FDB Alliance to promote uptown Manhattan businesses and protect the increasingly trendy street.

By Gina Lee | Feb 9 04:10 am ET

Small chocolatier stands out near campus

In another time Katharine Hepburn was a frequent patron of Mondel Chocolates.

By Chelsea Lo | Feb 24 12:42 am ET

City, small businesses debate paid sick leave

The city lacks consensus on proposed paid sick leave legislation.

By David Xia | Nov 19 04:19 am ET

Local government tries hand at helping neighborhood business

City and state initiatives to support local business are slow to see results.

By Elizabeth Foydel | Sep 30 07:42 pm ET

As their rents rise, small businesses need a boost

As the recession continues to take a toll on small businesses, the New York City Council is considering a measure to help them. Along with 18 co-sponsors, Council member Robert Jackson, who represents Morningside Heights, recently proposed the Small Business Survival Act to grant commercial tenants additional rights during the lease renewal process.

By Minji Reem | May 3 10:07 pm ET

State Plan Aids Local Businesses

Good news for entrepreneurs in Harlem: a New York state initiative will bring more opportunities for locals to open new businesses.

By Jeremy Pfau | Nov 10 07:35 pm ET

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