Bye-bye, biscotti.
The owners of Stella D’oro, the longtime Bronx Italian cookie and breadstick baker, said they have sold the company – and its operations will be moving to Ohio by the end of the month.
Some 150 union and other plant workers will be out on the street.
The recession has lovers — and city businesses — in a pinch this Valentine’s Day.
Businesses that usually count on the holiday of red hearts to bring in the green are bracing for disappointing sales while lovebirds are planning creative and cost-efficient ways to pay homage to Cupid.
Age: 35
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Occupation: Computer Technician
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“There should be a separation between finance, big business and government.”
Age: N\A
Neighborhood: Castle Hill, Bronx
Occupation: President of Avon by Rose Inc. (Green Acres Mall)
First Time Voter: Yes
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“I would like the economy to be much better.”
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