Alleva Dairy

NYC’s Cantankerous Fight to Stop Outdoor Dining Rages On - Eater NY

"The fate of Little Italy’s oldest cheese shop hangs in the balance. The owner of Alleva Dairy, which has been operating on Grand Street for over a century, appeared in court on August 3 with hopes of settling the issue of its hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent. 'After months of negotiating, I am disappointed that we weren’t able to reach an agreement on my back rent,' owner Karen King said in a statement after the appearance. In April, the century-old dairy shop said that it was at risk of closing due to $500,000 in unpaid rent that amassed during the pandemic. The shop is accepting donations over GoFundMe." - Luke Fortney