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.
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Between Bells: December 18, 2017
Between Bells brings you the latest news from the worlds of politics, culture, tech, and business.

Tony-Nominated Actress Eva Noblezada's Plans After "Miss Saigon"
At the age of 21, Eva Noblezada received a Tony nomination for her role as Kim in Broadway's "Miss Saigon." Now she says she's ready for a new character to play.

Michael Emerson Goes from TV Bad Guy to Supervillain
Michael Emerson is the newest villain to join the cast of The CW's DC Comics adaptation, "Arrow." The actor joins Cheddar to discuss what it's like translating his signature bad-guy style to the world of superheroes.

Inside the Rebrand of a Leading Consumer Cannabis Company
Cannabis company "hmbldt" is changing its name to "dosist." Co-Founder Jason DeLand joins Cheddar to tell us why the time was right for the change.

Barden Bellas Talk Female Empowerment in "Pitch Perfect 3"
The "Pitch Perfect" franchise has already grossed more than $400 million at the box office since the first film came out in 2012. Actresses Chrissie Fit and Shelley Regner sit down with Alyssa Julya Smith in Los Angeles to talk about the female empowerment in the series, and how they feel about saying goodbye to the Barden Bellas.

Gretchen Carlson: "Women Are Being Believed"
Why Cosmo believes that Gretchen Carlson deserves credit for the #MeToo movement and why women are now being believed!

How "Pitch Perfect 3" Empowers Women
Actresses Chrissie Fit and Shelley Regner from the new film joined Cheddar to discuss how a mostly-female cast sets a new tone for the industry.

Becoming "Best in Show" at the AKC Dog Show
American Kennel Club's Gina DiNardo and Royal Canin's Jason Taylor discuss the upcoming dog show that will air on New Year's Day on Animal Planet.

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland
AccuWeather has announced a 2017 holiday sales forecast that exceeds National Retail Federation estimates by as much as $4 billion. Founder, President, and Chairman of AccuWeather Joel Myers joins Cheddar to discuss how much of that spending is weather-related.



