We've been bringing you the stories of the recession's impact on small businesses on the Lower East Side. The other day, I visited Pedro Vargas, the owner of the Clinton Restaurant, a fixture at the corner of Clinton and...
Earlier this month, Essex Market butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter made headlines for his "recession dinner," treating dozens of struggling families to a steak dinner at two neighborhood restaurants. Just about everybody is trying to make their dollars stretch further these...
On Friday, the government reported the unemployment rate had soared to a staggering 8.5%. We all see the ripple effects every day, even walking down the street. It's become routine to see empty storefronts, "going out of business" signs...
Essex Street Market butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter tells The Daily News the recession has hit his customers hard. So along with a few other Market businesses he's providing 115 couples dinner for just $10. The meals will be served at...
