Brands like Google and Target have come under fire for their silence and intentional distancing when it comes to Pride month celebrations. Cheddar News senior reporter Michelle Castillo talks about the decision for major corporations to step back from Pride month celebrations amid backlash.
Loy Gordon, owner of Neir's Tavern, joined Cheddar News to discuss how he saved the establishment three times and why he did so. Gordon also showed Cheddar News some specialty drinks that patrons can enjoy.
To celebrate Black-Owned Business Month, Cheddar News visited Neir's Tavern in Queens, one of the city's oldest taverns where the Martin Scorsese film "Goodfellas" was filmed. Loy Gordon, the bar's owner, discussed the history behind the establishment.