Businesses Of The Year: Pelham And Mount Vernon

PELHAM, NY — It's been a roller-coaster year for Hudson Valley businesses. The coronavirus pandemic presented enormous challenges for most, from the stay-home orders in the spring to restrictions and other hurdles from fall into winter.

To recognize all their efforts, we asked readers to nominate Local Businesses of the Year, whether it was the restaurant that made special accommodations for takeout, the shop that opened early, the pizzeria that went out of its way to deliver, the hardware store owner that offered invaluable advice or something else.

We've received hundreds of responses!

Here are the nominations Patch has received in Mount Vernon and Pelham:

DeCiccos. "Exceptional planning and foresight into the handling of the pandemic and keeping the community supplied and fed," said customer Pavithra Mandappa.

Manor Auto. "Open throughout the Pandemic insuring sanitary conditions for customers," said the nominator.

Cupcake Cake Cutie Boutique. "Best Cupcakes in town, great customer service and service to the community," the nominator said.

Pelham Pizza. John always goes above and beyond for his customers. Especially during Covid. Pelham Pizza donated many many Pies to Mount Sinai Hospital Acute Rehab," said customer Maureen Manente.

You can nominate any local business you feel should be recognized.