Business

A hip, new twist on gefilte fish

March 22nd, 2013  |  by  |  published in Business, Features | 1 Comment »

Gefilte fish, the classic though much maligned Ashkenazi Jewish appetizer, has been revived and modernized by The Gefilteria, a Brooklyn-based startup. With Passover coming up this Monday night, The Gefilteria team is racing to keep up with gefilte fish orders. Photo by Circe Hamilton.

The Gelfilteria in Brooklyn produces a much fresher and healthier version of gefilte fish, appealing to a bigger more health-savvy market.

Bushwick’s “revival” brings new faces, rent hikes and rapid change

March 2nd, 2013  |  by  |  published in Audio, Business, Features, Multimedia | 1 Comment »

Alex Johnson, who has lived in Bushwick, Brooklyn for ten years, points out new housing near the Kosciusko train stop. Photo by Gabrielle A. Wright.

A clash of cultures and agendas.

Greek Yogurt no longer a niche business, but a nationwide food trend

February 20th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Business, Multimedia | 2 Comments »

Greek Yogurt no longer a niche business, but a nationwide food trend

Today, Greek yogurt brands are dominating refrigerator shelves of mainstream supermarkets and convenience stores across the nation.

Some immigrant cab drivers left professional careers in their native land

February 17th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Business, News | 1 Comment »

Some immigrant cab drivers left professional careers in their native land

There are 42,000 taxi cab drivers in New York City. Eighty-two percent of them were born in foreign countries. Some of the have higher education degrees in their native countries.

Natural gas impacting Williamsport area in many ways

May 16th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Business | 2 Comments »

The natural gas industry has created jobs in central Pennsylvania, but residents say there are economic consequences as well. Photo by Eric Zerkel

Residents of central Pennsylvania have differing opinions on the economic impacts of natural gas

Hair salon reflects changing neighborhood

February 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Business, Slideshows | 1 Comment »

Hair salon reflects changing neighborhood

Diversity has brought hope and new clients to Crown Heights.

Rebuilding Detroit: Latino businesses feel the sting of increased border patrol

October 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Business, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Jordan Velazquez, 20, stands behind the front counter at La Carreta Market in Detroit's Mexicantown. Velazquez said more aggressive border patrol enforcement has led to a decrease in business at the store. Photo by Kathryn Kattalia

Stories of border patrol officers picking up illegal immigrants from stores and restaurants have become increasingly common—and businesses are starting to feel the impact.

Rebuilding Detroit: A booming TechTown

October 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Business, Special Reports | 2 Comments »

At TechTown, Wayne State University's 100,000 square foot research park and business incubator, Detroit is transforming from a single-industry economy to a dynamic haven for creativity. Photo by Nick DeSantis.

A 100,000 square foot technology park and business incubator brings entrepreneurs from across southeast Michigan.

Rebuilding Detroit: Mexicantown’s mom and pop stores struggle

October 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Business, News, Special Reports | 4 Comments »

Tammy Alfaro-Koehler, owner of Honey Bee Market La Colmena, stands outside her business on Bagley Street. Alfaro-Koehler's grandfather opened the Hispanic market in 1956. Photo by Kathryn Kattalia

An increase in population hasn’t translated to an increase in business.

Authentic Cuban restaurants are becoming extinct

May 23rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in Business, Slideshows | 1 Comment »

Cuban restaurants have been closing because adult children are not going into these mostly family businesses.