Sandra

Astoria semi-recovery

It's Complicated

How's Business

I live off Steinway St. in Astoria, a street known for shopping, and mostly clothing stores. In the last couple of years, independent stores have been closing, leaving mostly chain stores and a lot of empty storefronts. In the last few months, I've noticed the storefronts are reopening--but the new shops are all food stores (bakeries, smoothie places, even an organic grocery), which is odd for Steinway. My guess is that people are still buying necessities like food but not spending on more discretionary items.

Steinway Street, Astoria, Queens, NY