Lord & Taylor's flagship store begins closing sales
The 104-year-old flagship location of upscale department store Lord & Taylor is closing its doors for good.
The 104-year-old flagship location of upscale department store Lord & Taylor is closing its doors for good.
Government may gain new power to shoot down drones
An aviation bill Congress is rushing to approve contains a little-noticed section that would give authorities the power to track, intercept and destroy drones they consider a security threat, without needing a judge's approval.
An aviation bill Congress is rushing to approve contains a little-noticed section that would give authorities the power to track, intercept and destroy drones they consider a security threat, without needing a judge's approval.
Promotions without pay raises are becoming more common
Getting a promotion at work is usually something to be happy about. A new job title usually means more money, but sometimes that's not the case. What if you were offered a promotion without a pay raise? A recent study found that bosses are offering their employees promotions without more money at nearly twice the rate they did seven years ago.
Getting a promotion at work is usually something to be happy about. A new job title usually means more money, but sometimes that's not the case. What if you were offered a promotion without a pay raise? A recent study found that bosses are offering their employees promotions without more money at nearly twice the rate they did seven years ago.
Report shows affordable housing in NYC dwindling
NEW YORK (AP) — A new report says the number of affordable apartments in New York City has dwindled over time, leaving working-class residents with fewer options in a city with ballooning rents. (See correction appended below.)
NEW YORK (AP) — A new report says the number of affordable apartments in New York City has dwindled over time, leaving working-class residents with fewer options in a city with ballooning rents. (See correction appended below.)
Amazon opens Manhattan store selling highly rated items
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
'Money Diaries' financial column and new book get personal
Cocaine on a Tinder date? You’ll read about that in Refinery29’s Money Diaries, a daily financial column where millennial women track their spending over seven days, and share details like their rent, their 401K, their salaries, and their dating habits.
Cocaine on a Tinder date? You’ll read about that in Refinery29’s Money Diaries, a daily financial column where millennial women track their spending over seven days, and share details like their rent, their 401K, their salaries, and their dating habits.
M&Ms to launch chocolate bars, hazelnut spread-flavored candies
M&M fans were in for a sweet surprise on Tuesday, when the company behind the candy brand shared plans for two new products: chocolate bars and hazelnut-flavored candies.
M&M fans were in for a sweet surprise on Tuesday, when the company behind the candy brand shared plans for two new products: chocolate bars and hazelnut-flavored candies.
'Money Diaries' become a book
Cocaine on a Tinder date? You'll read about that in Refinery29's Money Diaries, a daily financial column where millennial women track their spending over seven days and share details about their rent, 401(k) accounts, salaries, and dating habits.
Cocaine on a Tinder date? You'll read about that in Refinery29's Money Diaries, a daily financial column where millennial women track their spending over seven days and share details about their rent, 401(k) accounts, salaries, and dating habits.
Staten Island man wins $245.6M Powerball jackpot
Staten Island resident Nandlall Mangal, 42, has been announced as winner of a $245.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Staten Island resident Nandlall Mangal, 42, has been announced as winner of a $245.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Up to home buyers to check history of property
The new owners of a house on Long Island say they were stunned to learn the house was near the spot where two teenage girls were found dead on Long Island.
The new owners of a house on Long Island say they were stunned to learn the house was near the spot where two teenage girls were found dead on Long Island.
Is that a dress or a nightgown? Yes
Sleepwear for a day or night out is not only now acceptable, but it is also apparently "in" for fall.
Sleepwear for a day or night out is not only now acceptable, but it is also apparently "in" for fall.
Mom claims United flight attendant said it was 'absolutely unacceptable' for baby to cry on flight
United Airlines is apologizing and offering a refund after a new mom says a flight attendant told her it was "absolutely unacceptable" for her baby to cry for more than five minutes on the plane.
United Airlines is apologizing and offering a refund after a new mom says a flight attendant told her it was "absolutely unacceptable" for her baby to cry for more than five minutes on the plane.
Huge collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts on auction
Two score and five years ago an 18-year-old Harold Holzer borrowed $150 from his father to acquire the first piece in a collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts that until recently adorned almost every wall of his home.
Two score and five years ago an 18-year-old Harold Holzer borrowed $150 from his father to acquire the first piece in a collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts that until recently adorned almost every wall of his home.
Federal Reserve raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected
The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence Wednesday in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting that it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to manage growth and inflation.
The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence Wednesday in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting that it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to manage growth and inflation.
Cadillac brand to leave New York, return to Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is moving its Cadillac brand headquarters from New York back to Michigan, four years after heading to the big city to become more cosmopolitan.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is moving its Cadillac brand headquarters from New York back to Michigan, four years after heading to the big city to become more cosmopolitan.
McDonald's says most burgers now preservative-free
Following years of reformulating at McDonald's, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free. As of Wednesday, the world's largest burger chain says classics like the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder with Cheese are preservative-free, with reformulated buns and sauces. Pickles on the sandwiches still contain artificial preservatives, but customers can request...
Following years of reformulating at McDonald's, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free. As of Wednesday, the world's largest burger chain says classics like the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder with Cheese are preservative-free, with reformulated buns and sauces. Pickles on the sandwiches still contain artificial preservatives, but customers can request...
Safeway, Target, Sam's Club among stores listed in E. coli related beef recall
Some food retailers in Northern California are among the stores that likely received the more than 132,000 pounds of beef recalled by Cargill Meat Solutions last Thursday, after a suspected E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17.
Some food retailers in Northern California are among the stores that likely received the more than 132,000 pounds of beef recalled by Cargill Meat Solutions last Thursday, after a suspected E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17.
You can hail NYC green cabs with an app
Getting around New York City is rarely easy. And residents who live in the boroughs outside of Manhattan have added challenges with distance, cost and unreliable mass transit. But now they have a new way to hail a green cab at a flat rate.
Getting around New York City is rarely easy. And residents who live in the boroughs outside of Manhattan have added challenges with distance, cost and unreliable mass transit. But now they have a new way to hail a green cab at a flat rate.
Weight Watchers slims down name to WW
NEW YORK (AP) - Weight Watchers is trimming its name to just two letters: WW. The company says it is renaming itself to focus more on overall wellness and not just dieting. Its app, for example, will offer tips and meditation and give out rewards for tracking meals and exercise.
NEW YORK (AP) - Weight Watchers is trimming its name to just two letters: WW. The company says it is renaming itself to focus more on overall wellness and not just dieting. Its app, for example, will offer tips and meditation and give out rewards for tracking meals and exercise.
Just Dunkin': Dunkin' Donuts to change its name
Dunkin' is dropping the donuts - from its name, anyway.
Dunkin' is dropping the donuts - from its name, anyway.