Despite zero coronavirus cases in the city, Sunset Park is suffering
Despite zero cases of coronavirus having been detected in the city, fear of the virus appears to be keeping customers away from some popular Asian eateries and shops in Sunset Park. Community leaders banded together on Wednesday to discuss the dire situation for the area’s small businesses.
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer met with Brooklyn Asian-American Civilian Observation Patrol chair Louie Liu, Brooklyn Community Improvement Association member Rosita Chan, Ray Acevedo of the Village of Sunset Park and other community leaders at Park Asia restaurant on Eighth Avenue to discuss ways to handle the apparent panic keeping diners and shoppers away from restaurants and retail shops in the neighborhood.
“My understanding is that people are scared and are staying at home. This is a good time to get the people out and to educate them about the virus,” said Liu.