How to Support Local Businesses in New York City

Supporting local businesses isn't just about where you spend your money — it's about building the kind of city you want to live in. In this guide, we cover practical strategies for supporting NYC's local economy: choosing independent over chains, leaving reviews, attending neighborhood events, and spreading the word on social media. Every dollar spent at a local business circulates through the community up to 3x more than one spent at a national chain.