Koreatown Restaurants Fight to Survive as Office Vacancies and Crime Increase
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As office vacancies and crime rise in Midtown South, Koreatown restaurants are fighting to keep their doors open.
Arson Attacks in Chelsea Shock Community
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Fires run rampant throughout Chelsea raising concerns over arson attacks.
Fantasy football parties a boon for businesses
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Fantasy football, an $11 billion industry, is making money for Midtown West bars and restaurants that host draft parties.
Puerto Rican Restaurant: Tradition in the Midst of Change
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Since 1996, Maria Montalvo has owned and managed La Taza de Oro, an old-fashion Puerto Rican restaurant in Chelsea. As the neighborhood continues to change, Montalvo remembers the restaurant’s past and looks toward the future.