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Craig Mazzarese’s business depends heavily on drive-by customers, but since last week fewer drive-bys have been stopping
Craig Mazz’s Pizza is located in the alley behind Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home, which is across the street from the former Waldorf Hotel, a massive brick structure that went up in flames Jan. 31.
Since the fire, which also heavily damaged two attached buildings, plenty of vehicles have taken a detour past Mazzarese’s business, but customers are hesitant to stop because of traffic congestion.
“We’re trying to be super helpful, but I’ve lost about half my business,” he said. “People are afraid to back out into the traffic.”
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