Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay News

NYC Minority Small Business Chamber soft launches in Elmhurst on Sept 1, 2026, aiming to empower minority entrepreneurs. This matters for local economic development.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses brace for higher prices on groceries, auto parts due to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tariffs after talks collapsed.

Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. This trade dispute worries Cross Bay Boulevard residents about higher prices and local job security in Queens.

Jamaica Colosseum Mall, an economic anchor in Southeast Queens for over 40 years, has closed. Its departure marks a significant shift for the local economy.

US tariffs on Canadian goods could hike prices and disrupt supply chains for Cross Bay Boulevard residents. Local shop owners and commuters eye impacts on everyday inflation.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are split on President Trump's order targeting 1,000 space launches annually by 2030. Many question local benefits.

Trump announced 100% tariffs on imported drones to counter China, prompting Queens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard to anticipate higher prices and supply issues for hobbyists and businesses.

New demands in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to raise gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard, impacting Queens commutes and local business costs.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses in Queens are closely watching rising global tensions following Iranian attacks on U.S. infrastructure, fearing economic impact.