The Art of Making Dominican Chocolate
The Rizek Cacao company is a family-owned business that has been exporting cacao beans from the Dominican Republic for over 100 years.
Land of Buddha
From the foothills of the Himalayas to the skyscrapers of the city, Dawa Sherpa carries his Buddhist principles with him wherever he goes. On Friday, the owner of the Land of Buddha boutique spoke to NYCityLens about immigrating, business, and finding inner peace in New York.
New York’s Persian Rug Dealers Feel Sanctions Against Iran
Trump's clampdown on Iranian imports is hurting the carpet trade in the city
The Right To Their Roots, Literally
The new NYC guidelines giving black people the right to wear their hair however they like will likely drive profits for natural hair influencers and entrepreneurs.
The Bronx is Changing…and Many are Poised to Take Advantage
Local businessmen see opportunities as the area gentrifies, but pace of profitability is slow
Cake Magic
A Bronx entrepreneur returns to her lifelong dream of opening up a bakery
Women Entrepreneurs Drive Economic Growth in the Bronx
The number of women opening businesses in the borough has shot up 53% in recent years, outpacing the rest of the city
Neon Novices Learn from a Master
Students in Brooklyn learn how to heat and bend glass under an open flame to create neon art.
From West Africa to the Bronx, a Retail Maven Dreams Big
Alawe Fouleratou sold dress wraps in Guinea. Now, she sells "everything" in the Bronx.
Climbing Off the Edge
A disabled veteran figures out a way to move forward with his own business: a food cart
A Derek Jeter Downturn
Will retailers selling the Yankee shortstop's memorabilia strike out when he retires?
Video: Business is Sweet on the Lower East Side
Third-generation candy shop satisfies sweet teeth young and old
Don’t Horse Around, Mr. Mayor, Say Protesters
Activists remind DeBlasio of his promise to nix carriage rides
Don't Horse Around, Mr. Mayor, Say Protesters
Activists remind DeBlasio of his promise to nix carriage rides