The Changing Face of Industry in New York
New York City is constantly in flux—industries change, neighborhoods evolve. Only a few butchers operate in the Meatpacking district today, cruise ships dock on Red Hook’s long-abandoned waterfront and green businesses grow in the South Bronx. Other industries at the cusp of change: car parts shops, independent pharmacies and ethnic travel agencies. Here’s a look at how some of the city’s industries deal with change.