26% job decrease in NYC Chinatown's businesses from 2019-2021; Ting's Gift Shop closes after 66 years.
New York City's Chinatown faces a 26% job decrease from 2019-2021, with Ting's Gift Shop closing after 66 years. Historic businesses are challenged by rising rent prices, aging entrepreneurs, and younger generations pursuing different careers. Community activists and entrepreneurs like the Lee family are working to help Chinatown's business owners navigate these challenges and maintain the neighborhood's cultural significance.
May 23, 2024
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