Small Business Under Siege - Page 17

Owner of Minneapolis salon burned down in George Floyd riots: 'We need police'

December 11, 2020

Owner of Minneapolis salon burned down in George Floyd riots: 'We need police'

The owner of a Minneapolis hair salon that was burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd denounced the plan by city leaders to slash the police budget.

NJ gym now facing over $1.2M in fines for defying Gov. Murphy's coronavirus lockdown orders

December 10, 2020

NJ gym now facing over $1.2M in fines for defying Gov. Murphy's coronavirus lockdown orders

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's COVID-19 restrictions have now resulted in more than $1.2 million in fines to a gym for defying the lockdowns in recent months.

California restaurants defying regional lockdown as a means of 'survival'

December 9, 2020

California restaurants defying regional lockdown as a means of 'survival'

Two restaurant owners, hundreds of miles apart from each other in the Golden State, had followed rigorous safety procedures when they reopened their eateries this summer, the first time since March.

Beloved Atlanta tavern saved after loyal customers raise $170G

December 9, 2020

Beloved Atlanta tavern saved after loyal customers raise $170G

After one customer started a fundraiser, an iconic Atlanta bar won't have to close its doors after suffering financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Los Angeles bar owner on NBC News' deceptive edit of viral video: 'The truth is the truth'

December 8, 2020

Los Angeles bar owner on NBC News' deceptive edit of viral video: 'The truth is the truth'

Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill owner Angela Marsden brushed off NBC News’ out-of-context coverage of her viral video and stressed that people should instead focus on restaurant workers who are struggling to make ends meet as the coronavirus pandemic continues to destroy the hospitality industry.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says 'locking businesses down makes absolutely no sense'

December 8, 2020

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says 'locking businesses down makes absolutely no sense'

Riverside County (Calif.) Sheriff Chad Bianco doubled down Tuesday on refusing to enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandates, despite facing threats from state officials to push coronavirus lockdown orders.

Washington DC restaurant owner: 'Irresponsible' Congress holding up badly needed stimulus

December 8, 2020

Washington DC restaurant owner: 'Irresponsible' Congress holding up badly needed stimulus

A Washington restaurant owner who protested in front of Congress Monday said she is saddened by "irresponsible" lawmakers who mandate strict coronavirus protocols while not providing relief to her industry.

Gutfeld on the hypocrisy of COVID restrictions on bars and restaurants

December 7, 2020

Gutfeld on the hypocrisy of COVID restrictions on bars and restaurants

It's a long way from the Alamo but here what happened in Los Angeles recently...

Bar owner pushes back on Minnesota governor’s lockdown orders: 'I’m not gonna back down from tyranny'

December 7, 2020

Bar owner pushes back on Minnesota governor’s lockdown orders: 'I’m not gonna back down from tyranny'

A Minnesota bar owner is pushing back against the governor’s coronavirus restrictions while facing fines for defying the mandates.

Staten Island bar owner accused of hitting deputy with car was ‘scared for his life,’ lawyer says

December 6, 2020

Staten Island bar owner accused of hitting deputy with car was ‘scared for his life,’ lawyer says

The co-owner of a Staten Island bar who officials say has continued to defy New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions was arrested early Sunday for the second time in less than a week after allegedly hitting a deputy with his car, authorities said.