A gun store that opened in 1911. A coffee shop that sheltered frightened Brooklyn residents during the 2001 terrorist attacks. But they could not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has ravaged not just fragile small businesses but stalwarts that had lasted for generations. Many were especially reliant on repeat customers and foot traffic, and their income dried up almost overnight when the state shut down to stop the spread of the virus. Their losses have not only left troubling holes in their neighborhoods but could signal even deeper trouble for other small ventures.

Source: New York Times July 27, 2020 09:00 UTC