Complex sentence: In New York, Fakih's family felt they were subjected to threats and vandalism based on events in the Middle East, and business at her father's restaurant declined following the September 11,2001, attacks.
Split into simpler sentences: In New York, Fakih's family felt they were subjected to threats and vandalism based on events in the Middle East. Business at her father's restaurant reportedly declined following the September 11,2001, attacks.