Updated: September 10, 2009

Family Businesses, Hipster Hunting, Cannoli Craze

September 10, 2009

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Crain's looks at how New York's family-owned businesses survive. Among those profiled: Moscot Opticians, which started with a pushcart on Orchard Street.

Are they serious? A new HBO show is casting (via Craigslist) "Tattooed Hipsters, Indie Rockers, and Lower East Side Hispanic Types."

New York Press loves La Barra on Broome Street.

Hot trend: Cannoli with a twist. The New York Post previews "Stuffed Artisan Cannolis," coming to the LES next month.

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