Small business reopening has been on everyone’s mind as the United States nears the second month of COVID-19 quarantine.
Some businesses have been weathering the quarantine with limited or no cash flow. They might have incurred debt or exhausted their savings. Some switched to remote operations, having to implement and learn new practices, such as business communications and ways to hire and interview remotely. Others had to make an instant change from brick-and-mortar to online. All had to go through some type of adjustment.
"This establishment has not received any award, per se but has been recognized in a documentary, "The Lost Arcade" that can be viewed on-line. Referenced as "New York City's last great arcade", the documentary focuses on how the arcade became an 'essential crossroad for New York City gamers' under then owner, Sam Palmer, a Pakistani immigrant who bought the place in 1982. The arcade is now under the leadership of new owner, and our member, Lonnie Sobel. IMS is glad to have this establishment entering their 6th year of membership!"