‘I can’t pay the rent.’ Broadway construction forces Marble Hill businesses to shut their doors

Construction along Broadway meant to repair the 1 train tracks is taking a heavy toll on small businesses in Marble Hill, with shop owners saying the yearlong project has driven customers away and forced some stores to shut their doors permanently.

At Marea Fish Market, a sign taped to the window reads, “We will be closed from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19.”

For owner Alexander Cruz, it was a decision he tried to avoid for months…

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