NYC Restaurants Impacted by Hurricane Sandy Discuss Lessons Learned to Cope With Coronavirus - Eater NY

"Nicole Ponseca, owner of Jeepney, recounts the challenges post-Hurricane Sandy, including flooding in the East Village. She leveraged funds from her other restaurant and deferred rent to keep Jeepney afloat. Ponseca highlights the creation of Jeepney’s Kamayan feasts as a pivotal business move that significantly boosted revenue. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced Jeepney's income, but Ponseca has implemented survival strategies such as takeout, delivery, and hospital meal donations to sustain the business." - Alexandra Ilyashov