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Wealthy Patrons Swoop In To Buy Astor Place Hair, Promise To Keep It Open
AdvertisementA small group of affluent fans of Astor Place Hairstylists have joined together to save the iconic and affordable barber shop from pandemic-related ruin.Paul Vezza, 64, a manager whose family has owned and operated the shop at 2 Astor Place since the 1940s, described the save as a miracle — for the shop and for the 30 barbers who are currently employed there. Prior to the pandemic, he had employed about 50 barbers and hairstylists.He dreaded informing them that the shop was on November 25th, as a result of business declining 90% since their reopening in June at reduced capacity...…AdvertisementA small group of affluent fans of Astor Place Hairstylists have joined together to save the iconic and affordable barber shop from pandemic-related ruin.Paul Vezza, 64, a manager whose family has owned and operated the shop at 2 Astor Place since the 1940s, described the save as a miracle — for the shop and for the 30 barbers who are currently employed there. Prior to the pandemic, he had employed about 50 barbers and hairstylists.He dreaded informing them that the shop was on November 25th, as a result of business declining 90% since their reopening in June at reduced capacity...WW…
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