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New York City's Mercantile Mayhem

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A newsletter about the survival of NYC's independent businesses: immigrant-owned, storefront retail and CPGs.

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  • Everything you want to know about the survival of independent businesses in New York City.

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  • Periodic New York City gift guides, all from independent businesses.

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About Nina Roberts

I'm a journalist/photographer in NYC covering mercantile mayhem with an emphasis on immigrant-owned businesses.

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