Crafting a Response to the Economy
Craft makers say they're holding on amid tough times.
Topic: Business
Farmers Market Caps Season of Green
The Bushwick farmers market brings organic and locally produced food to a neighborhood plagued by obesity.
via Crain's New York Business
Flea Market Loser in Aqueduct Deal
A deal for a racino at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens could spell the end of the parking-lot flea market held Tuesdays and weekends from April through December.
Halloween Scares Up Business
Halloween spending is expected to rise to $6 billion nationwide this year. In the city, pop-up costumes stores are selling everything from Obama masks to Lady Gaga outfits.
via New York Daily News
From Broadway to Bedbugs
Janet Friedman has gone from Broadway to bedbugs - and couldn't be happier. The scourge has spawned the growth of niche startups - like Friedman's Bed Bug Busters NY - that prepare apartments for an exterminator.
Getting the Food Stamp of Approval
Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Paterson want to ban shoppers from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks. Here's a look what food stamp recipients currently can – and can't – buy under the program.
Taking Stock of the New McDonald’s
McDonald's is sporting a new look and new offerings at some New York outlets amid a boost in profits.
via Crain's New York Business
Brooklyn’s Producing a Recovery
The expansion of Steiner Studios – where the musical version of "The Producers" was filmed – is one sign that Brooklyn is on the rebound.