New York Times – Shaina Feinberg & Shortbits

From the child tax credit to stimulus checks, there are a lot more questions this tax season, says the head of an accounting firm in Brooklyn.

An owner of a store in the East Village has been trying to hang on as long as he can. Since Russia’s invasion began, he’s seen a newfound display of solidarity.

“Of course the pandemic completely rearranged the blueprints for how I knew how to navigate through the world.” Three musicians on the constant shifting two years into the pandemic.

“Every single thing that you use has gone up in price — it’s the containers, the seasonings, the olives!” Nine sandwich vendors talk inflation.

Is coin collecting cool again? Four millennial and Gen Z numismatists on why they collect: “They’re little art objects you can hold in your hand.”

Two quintessential bagel shops dish on the business of selling lots and lots of bagels.

“The way things are going nowadays, it’s very hard to set any goals.” Five small-business owners on their 2022 resolutions.

“There’s a lot going on behind me selling Christmas trees on the street.”

A pair of caterers gear up for year-end celebrations at companies. “I think they really want to encourage people to think that returning to the office is a celebration of sorts.”