Navigating New York City's economy can feel like a gauntlet of minor indignities. Selling ice cream, for some reason, requires two different permits.
Emily Stewart is a Senior Correspondent at Business Insider. She writes extensively about business, finance, and the economy, with a keen interest in scams and personal finance topics. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Newsweek, Vox, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).













