New York City strikes deal with hassidic Williamsburg businesses

Merchants agree to edit their signs requesting modest dress from customers.

STORES IN the hassidic section of New York’s Williamsburg, seen here, reached a settlement with the city over their dress code for customers.

STORES IN the hassidic section of New York’s Williamsburg, seen here, reached a settlement with the city over their dress code for customers.

(photo credit: MAYA SHWAYDER)

ByMAYA SHWAYDER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT

JANUARY 27, 2014 00:37