Thanks to Leda Strong for contributing this important piece on what we can do as locals to help small businesses stay afloat.

Leda interviews Park Slope business owners Jay Kumar (Folk & Lore), Fred Avila (Brewers Row), and Elchin Mamedaliev (Cuppa Hive Coffee).

What they shared comes down to something simple - and often overlooked.

The full story breaks down the real math behind survival - and why how often you show up matters more than you might think.