Walmart is getting rid of greeters; workers with disabilities worried
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
Report: Victoria's Secret to close more than 50 stores in US, Canada
More than 50 Victoria's Secret stores will be closing across the United States and Canada, outlets report.
More than 50 Victoria's Secret stores will be closing across the United States and Canada, outlets report.
Southwest to start flying to Hawaii
Southwest Airlines says it has gained government approval to fly to Hawaii.
Southwest Airlines says it has gained government approval to fly to Hawaii.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500K vehicles as fire risk spreads
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half million vehicles in the U.S. due to new problems that can cause engine fires.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half million vehicles in the U.S. due to new problems that can cause engine fires.
You'll pay more for New York subways, buses, trains, tolls this spring
Commuters in the New York area will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets.
Commuters in the New York area will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets.
How to find the right Hamptons summer rental for you
In 2018, StreetEasy created an entire site devoted to properties for rent and sale on Long Island, aptly named Out East. This year, the company is back with tips for locking down that home out on the island.
In 2018, StreetEasy created an entire site devoted to properties for rent and sale on Long Island, aptly named Out East. This year, the company is back with tips for locking down that home out on the island.
New York City's ban on CBD-infused food postponed
New York City health officials have delayed a ban on CBD additives to food and drink until summer, after first imposing it earlier this year.
New York City health officials have delayed a ban on CBD additives to food and drink until summer, after first imposing it earlier this year.
Man charged with cheating investors in cryptocurrency scam
The founder of a purported cryptocurrency company has been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars by selling fake virtual money he falsely claimed was backed by gold.
The founder of a purported cryptocurrency company has been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars by selling fake virtual money he falsely claimed was backed by gold.
Company brews up nostalgia with 'magically ridiculous' beer that reminds you of Lucky Charms cereal
A Virginia beer company is brewing up some nostalgia with their newest 'Saturday Morning' IPA that tastes like a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal.
A Virginia beer company is brewing up some nostalgia with their newest 'Saturday Morning' IPA that tastes like a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweets violate settlement, SEC says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweeting habits have triggered another legal challenge from stock market regulators worried about him using his Twitter account to mislead investors.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweeting habits have triggered another legal challenge from stock market regulators worried about him using his Twitter account to mislead investors.
Cuomo, de Blasio announce plan for Manhattan tolls, MTA overhaul
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced a deal on plans for new tolls on motorists entering the heart of Manhattan, an important show of support as state lawmakers debate ways to raise revenue for an outdated transit system.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced a deal on plans for new tolls on motorists entering the heart of Manhattan, an important show of support as state lawmakers debate ways to raise revenue for an outdated transit system.
Green New Deal would cost up to $93 trillion, or $600G per household, study says
The sweeping "Green New Deal" proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., could cost as much as $93 trillion, or approximately $600,000 per household, according to a new study co-authored by the former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
The sweeping "Green New Deal" proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., could cost as much as $93 trillion, or approximately $600,000 per household, according to a new study co-authored by the former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
NYC woman seeks to go a year without a smartphone (for $100K)
For the sixth day in a row, Elana Mugdan's smartphone sits locked inside a Vitamin Water-branded plastic talking cage in her living room.
For the sixth day in a row, Elana Mugdan's smartphone sits locked inside a Vitamin Water-branded plastic talking cage in her living room.
Weezie: Quality customized towels sold directly to you
Why do towels that don't even perform well cost so much? Liz Eichholz and Lindsey Johnson are hoping to fix this problem with Weezie, one of the first startups to focus entirely on towels.
Why do towels that don't even perform well cost so much? Liz Eichholz and Lindsey Johnson are hoping to fix this problem with Weezie, one of the first startups to focus entirely on towels.
Best retirement cities if you don't have $1M saved
Nearly half of Americans don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million.
Nearly half of Americans don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million.
Oregon set to become 1st state with mandatory rent controls
Faced with a housing shortage and skyrocketing rents, Oregon is poised to become the first state to impose mandatory rent controls, with a measure establishing tenant protections moving swiftly through the Legislature.
Faced with a housing shortage and skyrocketing rents, Oregon is poised to become the first state to impose mandatory rent controls, with a measure establishing tenant protections moving swiftly through the Legislature.
New Keurig machine makes cocktails instead of coffee
Move over, coffee pods. There's a new machine in town, and it's geared toward happy hour!
Move over, coffee pods. There's a new machine in town, and it's geared toward happy hour!
Cuomo calls loss of Amazon HQ 'greatest tragedy' of his tenure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo again blasted fellow Democrats on Friday over Amazon's backing out of a deal to put one of its second headquarters in New York City, calling the internet retailer's rejection the "greatest tragedy" he has seen since he's been in government.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo again blasted fellow Democrats on Friday over Amazon's backing out of a deal to put one of its second headquarters in New York City, calling the internet retailer's rejection the "greatest tragedy" he has seen since he's been in government.
Apps often give Facebook your sensitive health and other data
Several phone apps are sending sensitive user data, including health information, to Facebook without users' consent, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Several phone apps are sending sensitive user data, including health information, to Facebook without users' consent, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
NYC shop can print you a book in minutes from a catalog of 7 million titles
With "The official brick and mortar bookstore for Hunter College" printed on its front window, in its one-room, single-story shop on Lexington Avenue at 69th Street, Shakespeare and Co. stocks more than 7 million titles.
With "The official brick and mortar bookstore for Hunter College" printed on its front window, in its one-room, single-story shop on Lexington Avenue at 69th Street, Shakespeare and Co. stocks more than 7 million titles.