Happy Headline from United Federal Credit Union – Wednesday, December 2

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Last month, when an employee at a restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey, tested positive for coronavirus, it looked like things would have to be shut down. But that’s when a business owner in the neighborhood stepped up and kept things running.
It was especially bad timing for the restaurant — called Wurstbar — because the weather was nice and there was a chance to serve a lot of customers outdoors over the unseasonably warm weekend.
But, to be safe, owner Aaron Khan closed the restaurant and sent all the employees home.
Andre Fersa — who owns and operates a barbershop down the block — heard the bad news and wanted to help. He stepped up, and along with some help from his friend, Joe Mercurio, the two men kept the restaurant running for the weekend. They tended bar, served giant Bavarian pretzels (since the other menu items weren’t available with staff gone) and managed to serve about 80 customers.
Aaron was thankful that Andre came to his rescue, and is now looking for ways to help other business owners who are dealing with challenges these days.