Nathaniel Garber Shoen, the great great grandson of the Russian immigrant who founded the original Garber’s Hardware story in 1884, stands at the doorway of the newest shop, a kitchen & garden outlet on Ninth Ave. and 23rd. St with his pet “Kanga.” Photo: Deborah Fenker Beloved Family Hardware Store Expanding Even as Some Neighborhood Giants Stumble As one of the beloved giants of our neighborhood falls, Garber’s a small, independently owned hardware business has quietly... News 07 Aug 2023 | 11:53
A union vote at the Trader Joe’s at Essex Crossing ended in a tie, defeating employees’ efforts to unionize. Photo: Apple Maps. Tied Vote Stymies Union Efforts at Trader Joe’s on Essex Crossing The union vote at the Lower East Side Trader Joe’s location ended in a tie, effectively signifying a win for the company... News 24 Apr 2023 | 03:26
The Thrifty HoG. Photo by Deborah Fenker. Fashion as Community One might think that for being a Black female entrepreneur, this would be your moment, but Deborah Koensigsberger is the... News 23 Aug 2020 | 08:16