“It was devastating to see these guys who don’t have a big safety net leaving with eggs and milk and cheese and crying,” one restaurant owner said
Tens of thousands of people have filed for unemployment benefits across the tri-state area this week, with layoffs likely to continue as businesses remain closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The job losses mark a sharp turnaround for a region that was seeing robust employment growth before the pandemic prompted the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to order many businesses closed and restaurants and bars restricted to takeout and delivery. Hospitality workers likely make up the bulk of this first...
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