Small Business Under Siege - Page 15

FDA surprise fee won't be enforced for distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid pandemic

January 1, 2021

FDA surprise fee won't be enforced for distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid pandemic

A California distiller told Fox News the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s surprise $14,000 fine on craft distillers who switched to produce hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus pandemic felt like getting "slapped" for doing the right thing.

NY business owners slam Cuomo for allowing Bills fans into stadium but not restaurants: 'Totally unfair'

January 1, 2021

NY business owners slam Cuomo for allowing Bills fans into stadium but not restaurants: 'Totally unfair'

New York restaurant owners are slamming Gov. Andrew Cuomo for announcing that thousands of Buffalo Bills fans can attend the team's upcoming playoff game while many businesses remain shuttered.

Upstate NY restaurants sue to reopen indoor dining: 'It’s all about equality'

December 31, 2020

Upstate NY restaurants sue to reopen indoor dining: 'It’s all about equality'

Upstate New York restaurant owner Paul Santora said Thursday he is suing Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo regarding the indoor dining ban amid the coronavirus pandemic because "for us, it’s all about equality in being open."

Indiana clothing store owner moved to tears by donation from Barstool Fund

December 30, 2020

Indiana clothing store owner moved to tears by donation from Barstool Fund

A clothing store owner in Indiana said on Wednesday that he was moved to tears after learning his struggling business will be receiving financial support from "The Barstool Fund" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New York restaurant owners sue Gov. Cuomo to allow in-person dining

December 29, 2020

New York restaurant owners sue Gov. Cuomo to allow in-person dining

An upstate New York restaurant owner is joining others in a lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying it has "been tough to watch" his customers go to restaurants in a nearby county instead of his because of less restrictive coronavirus measures.

Son credited with saving his father’s business during coronavirus pandemic through social media post

December 28, 2020

Son credited with saving his father’s business during coronavirus pandemic through social media post

Brennan Heretick of Florida is credited with saving his father’s restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic through a social media post.

Illinois restaurant owner says limited coronavirus stimulus will cause middle class to 'starve to death'

December 27, 2020

Illinois restaurant owner says limited coronavirus stimulus will cause middle class to 'starve to death'

Lil Buford's Bar & Grill owner Jeff Buckler details how the new coronavirus stimulus is coming up short for the restaurant industry, especially when lockdowns continue to pummel business.

Minnesota business owner 'appalled and outraged' at lack of help in coronavirus relief bill

December 23, 2020

Minnesota business owner 'appalled and outraged' at lack of help in coronavirus relief bill

A Minnesota restaurant owner is "outraged and appalled" by what she sees as a lack of support for small businesses in the recently passed coronavirus stimulus package.

Some NYC restaurants consider move to ban Cuomo, de Blasio if indoor dining shutdown isn't lifted

December 23, 2020

Some NYC restaurants consider move to ban Cuomo, de Blasio if indoor dining shutdown isn't lifted

New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.

Why millions of Christmas packages will be late this year

December 22, 2020

Why millions of Christmas packages will be late this year

Americans hoping their packages will arrive in time for a Christmas Day celebration may be in for a rude awakening this year.