Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club Crushes Small Business Month Challenge, Injecting Thousands of Dollars into Over Two Dozen Local Businesses

 

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QUEENS, NEW YORK – June 2, 2026 – Proving that community advocacy is best measured by cash registers ringing, the Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club today announced the final results of its National Small Business Month Challenge. What began as a call to action at the start of May concluded with Ambassadors mobilizing to visit over two dozen independent small businesses, directly generating thousands of dollars in local economic impact.

Throughout May, civic-minded professionals and neighborhood locals hit the pavement wearing signature Neir’s Tavern gear and green "Road to 200" wristbands. The mission was straightforward but vital: intentionally redirect personal spending to independent storefronts and document the economic footprint in real time.

The campaign successfully generated documented commerce at 25 distinct small businesses, stretching across Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, and upstate New York. The visual proof of this widespread economic activation has been captured in two newly released campaign collage. These collages showcase the Ambassadors executing their "Legacy Actions" at neighborhood staples, proving that small businesses can collectively lift each other up.

"We didn't want to just talk about supporting small businesses; we wanted to show up with our wallets," said Loycent Gordon, CEO of Neir’s Tavern. "Independent business ownership is a daily battle. By mobilizing our Ambassadors to intentionally spend thousands of dollars at over two dozen neighboring establishments, we turned passive awareness into a real economic lifeline. It’s a perfect execution of our 'Community Conquers All' philosophy."

The diverse list of small businesses patronized during the challenge highlights the deep community roots of the Ambassadors Club. Impacted businesses included hyperlocal Woodhaven mainstays like Schmidt's Candy, Sal’s Pizzeria, and Manor Deli, alongside wider regional favorites such as New Park Pizza in Howard Beach, Ateaz Café in Kew Gardens, and Taste Budz Deli in Jamaica. The reach even extended to historic partners like Beekman 1802 in Sharon Springs, NY.

By documenting these visits, the Ambassadors Club has established a blueprint for how historic landmarks and modern civic groups can drive tangible neighborhood commerce. As Neir's Tavern continues its march toward its historic 200th anniversary in 2029, the success of this challenge reinforces that no small business has to stand alone.

For more information on the campaign results, to view the photo collages, or to learn how to join the Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club, visit https://neirstavern.com/.

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Complete List of Participating Businesses Mobilized by the Challenge:

Woodhaven: Schmidt's Candy, Sal’s Pizzeria, Manor Deli

Howard Beach & Ozone Park: New Park Pizza, Brother’s HB, Danny’s Szechuan Garden

Forest Hills & Kew Gardens: Ateaz Café, Aigner Chocolates, Crown Trophy, Mas Tortillas, Austin St - Kerstin

Jamaica & South Richmond Hill: Taste Budz Deli, Atlantic Diner, Richmond Hill Family Vision, C&G Plumbing

Rockaways & Long Island City: Beach 97th Concessions (Red Hook Taco), The Wharf, Bantry Bay

Brooklyn & Greater NY/Long Island: Brooklyn Brewery, Malverne Pastry Shop, People's Pub Bayport, Pepe Rosso 24, The Jackson Hole Diner, Beekman 1802

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About Neir’s Tavern

Founded in 1829, Neir's Tavern is the oldest tavern in NYC and one of the oldest and most historic continuously operating taverns in America. Famed as the location of Goodfellas film, Ben Stiller’s Tower Heist movie, Anthony Bourdain “Parts Unknown”, film icon Mae West, it retains its historical charm with 2 Congressional record recognitions and a NYC street Co-named in it’s honor “Neir’s Tavern Way”. It serves up classic burgers, wings and ice cold beer in the original stainless steel draught beer system built into it’s more than 150-year-old mahogany bar counter. 

Neir’s Tavern remains a community-based destination with a historic american tavern ambiance, offering a unique blend of casual drinks, hearty meals, and good company. Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more at https://neirstavern.com/.

About Neir's Tavern Ambassadors Club:

Historic Neir’s Tavern gathers civic-minded professionals and locals who have decided to turn good intentions into positive impact by performing exclusive Neir’s Ambassadors Club 'Legacy Actions' powering Neir's Tavern Road to 200 Years while helping the broader community. Neir’s Ambassadors mission is for each member to make a tangible impact on Neir's Tavern preservation, and the community each person lives in.

To learn more about Neir’s Ambassadors Club, visit http://neirsambassadors.mn.co/

Media Contact:

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Neir’s Tavern

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