Legal Marijuana: NY unveils retailer application process

People with past marijuana convictions or close family members will be the first group eligible to apply for licenses to run a recreational marijuana dispensary. This will give New York a chance to invest early into communities that were disproportionately impacted by weed being illegal.

Former congressman opens bookshop on Long Island

Steve Israel, who served in Congress for 16 years, knows that opening a bookstore in this day and age is a huge risk. But he says the biggest risks are worth taking. Israel named the store Theodore's Books in honor of his hero, President Teddy Roosevelt.

What is inflation? Why consumer prices are rising

Chances are you already understand what inflation is even if you don't know the formal definition. Inflation has already affected your level of spending. You've noted that filling up your car costs a lot more. You've been shocked by spiking utility bills. And you've shaken your head at the grocery store checkout line.

Why NY is in a legal marijuana sales limbo

In New York, you can't legally purchase cannabis anywhere but possession up to a certain amount is no longer a crime. That can be confusing to consumers and potential sellers.