Rich Castagna expressed disappointment over the continuous setbacks faced since the pandemic, stating, 'Every time there was a COVID spike or shutdown, we were in that fear environment. Our sales would contract to a point where every gain that we made was lost.' This sentiment reflects the ongoing challenges that small businesses encounter in volatile situations.
As Castagna noted, the dislocation of his dedicated patrons has been detrimental, sharing that 'many of Castagna's longtime customers-who had supported him since his early days brewing in a single-car garage in Maspeth-left the city.' This highlights the broader impact of urban migration on local businesses.
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