Morgan Stanley Discriminated Against Black Employees: Lawsuit

A former Morgan Stanley director claims that the firm fired her after "pushing too hard" for anti-racist reforms at the company.

Midtown's Record Mart Closes After 62 Years: Report

Manhattan's oldest record store will be forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fifth Avenue's Luxury Stores Reopen From Coronavirus Closures

Luxury retailers launched a coordinated reopening Thursday with hopes to bounce back from months of lost business.

New York Department of Small Business Services Encourages Minority and Women Owned Businesses To Get Certified

The Department of Small Business Services offers one-on-one help filling out the application for M/WBE certification.

Midtown Sports Bar Foley's Won't Reopen After Coronavirus: Owner

"With everything that's going on there's just no way," Foley's owner Shaun Clancy said in a video message.

Council Bill Seeks To Remove Roadblocks For Outdoor Cafes

Corey Johnson's new bill will make it easier for restaurants to operate outdoor cafes when it becomes safe to reopen for in-person dining.

NYC's Copacabana Closes Due To Coronavirus: Reports

The legendary nightclub, now in its fourth location, plans to reopen in a new location in the future.

Times Square Goes Dark To Highlight Struggling Small Businesses

Billboards in Times Square will shut off Wednesday night in protest of the federal government's assistance programs for small businesses.

NYC Chipotle Employees Protest Unsafe Working Conditions

Workers filed an OSHA complaint Thursday claiming that employees aren't told when coworkers are quarantined with coronavirus symptoms.

WeWork Members Threaten Legal Action Over Monthly Fees: Lawyers

Lawyers representing WeWork members in New York say the company is collecting fees despite the state's stay-at-home order.

Hotels Need More Federal Relief, Industry Group Says

Hotels in New York and around the country have seen revenues plummet during the new coronavirus outbreak.

Hell's Kitchen's Empire Coffee & Tea Closes After 112 Years

The Ninth Avenue coffee bean store opened in 1908. Empire's Hoboken location will remain open.

Upright Citizens Brigade To Permanently Close NYC Theater: Report

The improv school and theater closed and laid off its staff due to coronavirus. Now founders say it won't reopen.

Garment District Businesses To Manufacture PPE: Report

Midtown Manhattan's Garment District businesses will receive supplies from the federal government to make the protective equipment.

Whole Foods Closes Bryant Park Store Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The store will be closed to shoppers and re-purposed to fulfill online grocery orders through Amazon Prime.

Open or Closed? Let Local Customers In Midtown Know

We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Midtown and Hell's Kitchen Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Coronavirus Is Devastating NYC Hotel Industry: Union, Reports Say

The virus outbreak could hurt New York City hotels more than 9/11 and the 2008 recession combined. Nearly all workers may lose their jobs.

WeWork Keeping Locations Open As It Tells Staff To Work From Home

The coworking company is making its own employees work from home, but isn't closing its offices for tenants.

Macy's To Close All NYC Stores Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

All Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores will be closed until at least March 31, company officials announced Tuesday.

Coronavirus: NYC Officials Offer Assistance, Guidance For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Mayor de Blasio has announced that the city will provide relief for small businesses. Here's more info from Manhattan Community Board 5.

Lady Gaga's Dad Boycotts Rent At Grand Central Resto: Report

Restaurant owner Joe Germanotta claims the homeless presence at Grand Central is hurting his business.

Apple Signs Lease For New Midtown Office, Report Says

The tech giant will occupy at least four full floors in an office building near Penn Station.

Midtown Has 2nd Most Expensive Office Market In U.S.: Study

Commercial real estate sales in Midtown's Plaza District averaged $1,260 per square foot.

Sutton Place Cheese Shop To Be Featured On CNBC's 'The Profit'

Ideal Cheese Shop​ will be featured on CNBC's business program "The Profit" as the decades-old store faces financial trouble.

Business Owners In Grand Central Terminal Say Homeless People Taking Over

Some business owners in Grand Central Terminal say the homeless problem is out of hand.

Pennsy Food Hall To Close In March, Vendor Says

The Midtown Manhattan food hall above Penn Station will shut down on March 31.

Kmart To Close 34th Street Store After 2-Decade Run

Kmart filed a notice with the NY State Department of Labor saying that 160 employees will be laid off.

Coronavirus Could Cost Under Armour Manhattan Flagship

The athletic clothing firm was looking to move into the former home of FAO Schwarz.

Krispy Kreme Launches NYC Comeback With Penn Station Shop Revamp

Krispy Kreme plans to open six new stores to New York City, including a giant Times Square flagship.

Chicken Chain Opens Fifth NYC Location In Midtown

Fields Good Chicken's Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street is the company's first opening since 2017.

Artichoke Pizza Opens New Midtown Location

The popular pizza spot is serving up its signature artichoke slices on Broadway and West 39th Street.

Garment District Bakery Opens Second Location In Midtown

Angelina Bakery, which opened in 2019, offers baked goods made using recipes originating from Italy.

Target To Open New Store In Times Square

The store will be Target's 10th small format location to open in New York City.

Businesses Struggle In Grand Central Dining Area: Report

Problems with the dining concourse include expensive rents, outdated facilities and filthy bathrooms.

NYC Electronics Staple B&H Photo Dodged $7M In Taxes, AG Says

Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the Hell's Kitchen photo store to recoup taxes owed since 2006.

Midtown's Drama Book Shop To Reopen In March

The bookstore almost went out of business before being saved by Lin-Manuel Miranda and his "Hamilton" collaborators.

Billionaire's Row Hotel Debuts $50K-Per-Night Suite

The Park Hyatt New York's "Manhattan Sky Suite" is a converted three-bedroom apartment in the One57 condo tower.

High Dining Chef Opens Hell's Kitchen Tasting Menu Spot

The new restaurant's nine-course tasting menu features skewered dishes and dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Korean royal court.

TJ Maxx To Reopen Columbus Circle Store After Renovation

The West 57th Street store has been expanded from 18,000 square feet to 46,000 square feet.

Sushi On Jones To Open New Location In Midtown Food Hall

The sushi restaurant, known for it's 30-minute tasting menus, is Urbanspace Vanderbilt's newest vendor.