Walking through Midtown Manhattan in December is usually like navigating a chaotic maze. This year, you can actually move — easily!
For many small businesses in New York City, that drop in customer traffic is troubling. Businesses count on a big bump in revenue during the city’s busy holiday season. Now, they are facing a 66% drop in tourism, restrictions on shopping and dining, and a surge in COVID-19 cases.
But there’s still a steady stream of shoppers at Bryant Park’s annual outdoor holiday market.
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