Small businesses in East Harlem are struggling under prolonged MTA construction projects, with owners describing the disruptions as relentless and damaging to their operations. The ongoing work has forced some shops to close temporarily, while others report losing customers due to blocked access and noise. Residents and merchants alike have grown frustrated, calling the situation a major burden on the neighborhood’s economy. The complaints highlight tensions between infrastructure improvements and the immediate needs of local commerce.
Businesses in NYC's East Harlem say MTA's endless construction is crushing them: ‘Total brutes’ New York Post
