It's the end of an era after Alleva, which claims to be the oldest cheese shop in America, closes its doors after 130 years.
Karen King, Alleva Dairy's current owner, announced the establishment will close its doors in March after a long battle with the landlord. Lauren Glassberg has the story.Another iconic New York City business is shuttering after a long battle with its landlord following financial woes after the pandemic.The little cheese shop with its iconic red, white, and green sign sits in the heart of Little Italy on the corner of Grand and Mulberry streets.
Karen King, the shop's current owner, announced the establishment will close its doors after a long battle with the landlord. "My landlord and I have reached an agreement releasing me from all financial obligations," King said in a statement. "I was really hoping that this day would never come and it's a sad one."to pay some of it back, but the fundraiser never reached its goal of $35,000.Alleva Dairy's last day open will be March 5.
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