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In NYC, Christmas Without Tourists Is Not Merry For Businesses

Holiday tourism is off sharply in New York. Businesses are looking for other ways to break even this holiday season because they usually count on a big bump in tourist revenue this time of year.
Window shopping at an outside market in New York City's Bryant Park.

Walking through Midtown Manhattan in December is usually like navigating a chaotic maze. This year, you can actually move — easily!

For many small businesses in New York City, that drop in customer traffic is troubling. Businesses count on a big bump in revenue during the city's busy holiday season. Now,, restrictions on shopping and dining, and a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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