I hate when big companies replace small businesses.

I need to vent. I won't name names, but another family business just closed. It was quickly replaced by a multi-million-dollar chain. I heard that the landlords are desperate for national brands and are hesitant to keep leasing to smaller businesses. Isn't that just depressing? They're more concerned about making profit than they are about retaining the integrity and uniqueness of Astoria. The new storefront is also just such an eyesore. It used to be charming, but now it looks like a corporate hellhole. It would have been the perfect location for a cute restaurant or small boutique.