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.
Legal Marijuana: Cannabis ex-cons will get dibs on NY sales permits
New York officials said that people with marijuana-related convictions will get dibs on the first 100 to 200 retail cannabis licenses to be awarded in the state's new recreational marijuana marketplace.
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.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
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.
What are the 'Great Resignation' and 'Great Renegotiation'?
The pandemic has prompted many workers to reevaluate how they work and what's really important. Many want to keep the jobs they have but do so on their own new terms.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
How NYC's vaccine mandate is impacting independent workers
Independent workers, like nannies, tutors and home improvement contractors, now must prove they have been vaccinated to work in New York City.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Real estate firm sues NYC over workplace vaccine mandate
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.
Inflation and labor shortage hit Long Island restaurants
U.S. consumer inflation is up 6.8% from 2020 — the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. That has left restaurant owners no choice but to raise their prices.
New York's indoor mask mandate now in effect
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
NYC small businesses seek guidance
Later this month, businesses across New York city will have to make sure kids are vaccinated against COVID-19. But some business owners say these new protocols are wreaking havoc on their bottom line and are asking for more guidance.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Hit hard by pandemic, small businesses hope for a lift on Saturday
Black Friday often focuses on big box retailers, but small businesses have also struggled during the pandemic and are hoping this Saturday will get them the lift they need.
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.