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.
Share:
More In Culture
Weinstein Far From Convicted, Ex-Prosecutor Says
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was arrested last week on charges of rape and a criminal sex act but the New York District Attorney's office may have a difficult time convicting him, says former U.S. prosecutor Jonna Spilbor.
Trevor Noah's Favorite Topic to Cover in the Trump Era
The host of 'The Daily Show' says he loves covering President Trump's proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. "It's just like a fun exercise," he tells Cheddar's Baker Machado.
'Star Wars' Could Learn From Marvel's Example
The latest "Star Wars" movie about a young Han Solo took in $103 million over the Memorial Day weekend. That's underwhelming for a franchise that has brought in almost $1 billion in the past, says Julian Roman, MovieWeb contributing editor.
Renew Presented by The Coca-Cola Company: A Salute to Veterans
On Memorial Day, thousands of Americans remember their brave veterans all over the nation. While several colleges are being honored for their investment in the military & their veteran alum, The Coca-Cola Company is pairing veterans up with over 200 mentors in an effort to provide post-service professional development.
Crunch CEO Wants to Help Veterans Get and Stay Fit
The fitness chain employs veterans and encourages them to work out at its gyms in order to make the transition back to civilian life easier, says Crunch's CEO Keith Worts.
Airbnb Takes on 'Passion Travel'
Millennials are more interested in "passion or experiential travel," which is why Airbnb's 'Experiences' service has grown by 2,500 percent since its launch in November, says Riccardo Ulivi, the division's head of North America.
Shareholders Hold Travel Cos. Accountable for Their Politics
More and more investors and travelers demand transparency when it comes to how hospitality companies are connected to political groups and where they stand on policy changes, says Andrew Sheivachman, Skift's Business Travel editor.
Miss USA Embraces Her 'Sisters' Who Say #MeToo
Newly-crowned Sarah Rose Summers says it was important for this year's beauty pageant to include an acknowledgment of the sexual harassment many women endure, and she applauded her fellow contestants who stood up to say "me too."
Mavericks' Ex-President Says NFL Should Have Consulted Players
Frank Zaccanelli, a former owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, says the NFL's decision to adopt a new policy on the national anthem without consulting the NFL Players Association was, "one of the dumbest things I've ever heard."
