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New York City Council Bans Cashless Food And Retail Stores

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The New York City Council on Thursday (Jan. Applebaum added that communities of color in New York City are more than twice as likely to lack access to a bank and are less likely to host a branch of a bank than the national average. 23) passed a ban on cashless food and retail stores.

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Related Cos. CEO Calls For Workers To Come Back To New York City

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Some major New York City retail properties — including the shopping center at Hudson Yards — are only producing 50 percent of pre-pandemic rent, the CEO of major Big Apple landlord Related Cos. The city will recover, but we're going to have to work at it. And part of working at it is coming back to New York City.".

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New York City Sees Surge In Street Vendors

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Fast forward 90 years and New York City is suddenly seeing a big jump in the number of street vendors as the jobless try to find new ways to make ends meet, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.

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Mercari Links With Postmates To Offer Mercari Now Delivery Service In Parts Of New York City

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CEO John Lagerling said the company has a loyal user base in New York City. More than ever, New Yorkers are looking for a safer and easier way to declutter without the meetup," Lagerling said in the release. Launching Mercari Now in Manhattan and Brooklyn will let New Yorkers do just that. Mercari U.S.

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COVID Surge Prompts Gov. Cuomo To Again Shutter NYC Indoor Dining 

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The struggling New York City restaurant industry was dealt a blow on Friday (Dec. 11) when New York Gov. How bad is the question,” Cuomo said during a news conference in Albany, per numerous news outlets. The hospitalizations have continued to increase in New York City,” Cuomo said.

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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hubs in The U.S.

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Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston all have thriving fintech communities, and are definitely worth a trip for the invested fintech entrepreneur, but the U.S. These cities boast strong tech communities, talent pools, good coffee, and cheaper rents. Cities in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and […].

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Hilton Hotel In Times Square To Close

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While the nation’s hospitality sector has been devastated by the outbreak, it especially took a toll on New York City as Broadway shows were put on hold to prevent the spread of the virus, tourists stayed home and business travel was replaced with virtual teleconferencing.