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"H Mart Unveils Largest NYC Food Court Yet"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"H Mart Unveils Largest NYC Food Court Yet"

H Mart is set to open its largest food court in New York City at its Long Island City supermarket, with several stalls opening in April and more vendors to follow in the summer. Meanwhile, a popular vegan restaurant known for its mushroom dishes has rebranded and expanded, and a number of restaurants, including a vegan spot in Bushwick and a Filipino restaurant on the Upper East Side, have announced closures in the final weeks of 2023 and the beginning of the new year.

Long Island City: NYC's Post-COVID Comeback Leader
economic-recovery2 years ago

Long Island City: NYC's Post-COVID Comeback Leader

Long Island City in Queens, New York, is leading the post-COVID economic recovery of New York City, challenging the notion that Manhattan's business districts are the sole indicators of the city's strength. While foot traffic in Manhattan remains down, Long Island City has seen a 5% increase in foot traffic and a 35% jump in retail spending. The neighborhood's mixed-use zoning and ample vacant land have attracted residential and commercial development, with thousands of new residential units, retail spaces, and hotels under construction. Other emerging employment hubs in the outerboroughs were also identified in a recent report.