Despite the optimistic outlook that the urgent need to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy will result in the creation of jobs, small businesses in New York have taken a huge hit. Storefronts and bars were flooded, restaurant equipment destroyed, and many business owners remain in the dark about whether or not they will even be able to reopen.
New York City small business owners Dawn Casale, and Sherry Delamarter join us to share the impact Sandy has had on their livelihoods, and what steps they are taking to move forward.
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