NY taxpayers to pay $48,000 per Amazon HQ job
New York state is kicking in more than $1.5 billion in taxpayer-funded incentives for getting half of Amazon's second headquarters located in a section of Queens.
New York state is kicking in more than $1.5 billion in taxpayer-funded incentives for getting half of Amazon's second headquarters located in a section of Queens.
Booze may not flow at holiday office parties anymore
The alcohol will flow less freely, and sometimes not at all, at some small business parties this holiday season.
The alcohol will flow less freely, and sometimes not at all, at some small business parties this holiday season.
Nationwide 2018 Christmas tree shortage expected
There is expected to be a nationwide Christmas tree shortage this year, and you can blame the 2009 recession.
There is expected to be a nationwide Christmas tree shortage this year, and you can blame the 2009 recession.
What Amazon's arrival means for Long Island City real estate
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon, the 15th largest private company in the world, should surely convince them.
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon, the 15th largest private company in the world, should surely convince them.
Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes
The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.
The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.
Amazon selects NYC, Virginia for second headquarters
Online retail and cloud services giant Amazon announced Tuesday that it had selected New York City and Northern Virginia as the locations for the company's newest headquarters.
Online retail and cloud services giant Amazon announced Tuesday that it had selected New York City and Northern Virginia as the locations for the company's newest headquarters.
Amazon and LIC real estate
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
Is New York giving Amazon too much?
Amazon is promising 3.5 acres of public green space, an esplanade, and a school. But some lawmakers say the city and state gave the tech giant way too much.
Amazon is promising 3.5 acres of public green space, an esplanade, and a school. But some lawmakers say the city and state gave the tech giant way too much.
Evolution of Northern Boulevard in Queens
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Chamber of Commerce on Amazon HQ2
Thomas Grech, the president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, talked to Ernie Anastos about Amazon's plan to build a massive facility in Long Island City.
Thomas Grech, the president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, talked to Ernie Anastos about Amazon's plan to build a massive facility in Long Island City.
Northern Boulevard's evolution
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Six months ago, Chiquito Liquor Store opened at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens, fulfilling Elvis Espinal's dream of owning a business in Jackson Heights. Espinal says it is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens.
Iconic Barbie fashion comes alive in vintage collaboration
In time for her 60th birthday, Barbie has a new collaborator bringing her wide-ranging style to life for humans.
In time for her 60th birthday, Barbie has a new collaborator bringing her wide-ranging style to life for humans.
Amazon chooses Northern Virginia, NYC for new headquarters, reports say
Amazon has chosen Northern Virginia and New York City as the locations for the company’s newest headquarters, according to a new report.
Amazon has chosen Northern Virginia and New York City as the locations for the company’s newest headquarters, according to a new report.
Delta will upgrade free snacks in the economy-fare cabin
If it's true that an army travels on its stomach, will better snacks keep passengers loyal to one airline?
If it's true that an army travels on its stomach, will better snacks keep passengers loyal to one airline?
NYC food trucks, carts to get letter grades
New York City restaurants have displayed letter grades from the Health Department for years. Now that system will expand to those quintessential city eateries—taco trucks, hot dog carts, and all other mobile food vendors.
New York City restaurants have displayed letter grades from the Health Department for years. Now that system will expand to those quintessential city eateries—taco trucks, hot dog carts, and all other mobile food vendors.
AAA predicts 54 million Thanksgiving travelers
AAA predicts this year will have the highest volume of Thanksgiving travel since 2005.
AAA predicts this year will have the highest volume of Thanksgiving travel since 2005.
Ken Laub: businessman and songwriter
New York businessman Ken Laub says New York is a special place. From the moment he arrived, he fell in love with New York. Ken expresses that love through his music that has been performed at Carnegie Hall and in Las Vegas.
New York businessman Ken Laub says New York is a special place. From the moment he arrived, he fell in love with New York. Ken expresses that love through his music that has been performed at Carnegie Hall and in Las Vegas.
Facebook down for some users
Facebook users around the world are reporting that the social networking site is down.
Facebook users around the world are reporting that the social networking site is down.
UPS avoids massive freight driver strike
Workers at UPS Freight represented by the Teamsters Union have ratified a new five-year agreement that was the company's last, best and final offer, averting a national strike.
Workers at UPS Freight represented by the Teamsters Union have ratified a new five-year agreement that was the company's last, best and final offer, averting a national strike.
Reports: Amazon to split HQ2 between New York and Virginia
Just as you might expect, New Yorkers are split on whether Amazon's HQ2, or second headquarters, should be built in New York. The Wall Street Journal reported that the tech giant is considering splitting its second headquarters into two locations—one in New York and one in Virginia.
Just as you might expect, New Yorkers are split on whether Amazon's HQ2, or second headquarters, should be built in New York. The Wall Street Journal reported that the tech giant is considering splitting its second headquarters into two locations—one in New York and one in Virginia.