Amazon's Alexa will wait on you in some hotel rooms
Alexa might be staying with you during your next visit to a Marriott hotel. Guests will be able to ask an Amazon Echo to reach housekeeping, booking a massage, and ordering room service. Marriott International is going to introduce Alexa for Hospitality in 10 hotels, including Westin, St. Regis, Aloft, and Autograph properties.
Alexa might be staying with you during your next visit to a Marriott hotel. Guests will be able to ask an Amazon Echo to reach housekeeping, booking a massage, and ordering room service. Marriott International is going to introduce Alexa for Hospitality in 10 hotels, including Westin, St. Regis, Aloft, and Autograph properties.
Toys R Us closing stores for good by June 29
A world without Toys R Us is just days away. The toy and game retailer Toys R Us is closing all of its stores as well as Babies R Us by Friday.
A world without Toys R Us is just days away. The toy and game retailer Toys R Us is closing all of its stores as well as Babies R Us by Friday.
New craft beer bar in Harlem draws crowds
When you walk into Harlem Hops, the owners want you to feel like family. The slogan says all you need to know: Beer, Booze, Bites, and Beats. It's all about having an experience.
When you walk into Harlem Hops, the owners want you to feel like family. The slogan says all you need to know: Beer, Booze, Bites, and Beats. It's all about having an experience.
Rare Phillips watches, priciest Bugatti autos on display
Some of the most expensive cars in the world are on display in New York City through June 29th, along with some rare vintage watches.
Some of the most expensive cars in the world are on display in New York City through June 29th, along with some rare vintage watches.
Dog-friendly workplaces
Huge is digital creative agency and a serious place of business that does everything from product design to marketing to business strategy. Born in Brooklyn in 1999, Huge now has 12 offices globally staffed by more than 1,200 employees. And the company is as deliberate about workplace happiness as it is with productivity.
Huge is digital creative agency and a serious place of business that does everything from product design to marketing to business strategy. Born in Brooklyn in 1999, Huge now has 12 offices globally staffed by more than 1,200 employees. And the company is as deliberate about workplace happiness as it is with productivity.
Delta bans pit bulls as service dogs, sparks backlash
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines says it's no longer allowing passengers to fly with "pit bull type" dogs as service or support animals, a policy that's being met with criticism by groups that train service dogs and the people who use them.
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines says it's no longer allowing passengers to fly with "pit bull type" dogs as service or support animals, a policy that's being met with criticism by groups that train service dogs and the people who use them.
Starbucks closing 150 stores
Coffee company Starbucks says it is going to close triple the number of underperforming stores this year in "densely penetrated markets" in an effort to improve sales. It says it is going to concentrate on opening stores in markets that have fewer locations.
Coffee company Starbucks says it is going to close triple the number of underperforming stores this year in "densely penetrated markets" in an effort to improve sales. It says it is going to concentrate on opening stores in markets that have fewer locations.
NYC property tax reform could be a huge challenge
At the end of May, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of a new advisory commission to change the city's property tax system. It would make it easier to understand, fairer and simpler without taking away money from the city services.
At the end of May, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of a new advisory commission to change the city's property tax system. It would make it easier to understand, fairer and simpler without taking away money from the city services.
App helps drivers get cash back on gas
Gas prices peaked a couple of weeks ago at prices not seen since 2014, according to AAA. But to offset the cost, some Long Island gas stations are getting savvy when it comes to competing for customers.
Gas prices peaked a couple of weeks ago at prices not seen since 2014, according to AAA. But to offset the cost, some Long Island gas stations are getting savvy when it comes to competing for customers.
Orlando International Airport to scan faces of US citizens
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Florida's busiest airport is becoming the first in the nation to require a face scan of passengers on all arriving and departing international flights, including U.S. citizens, according to officials there.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Florida's busiest airport is becoming the first in the nation to require a face scan of passengers on all arriving and departing international flights, including U.S. citizens, according to officials there.
Supreme Court: Online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax
The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax.
The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax.
America's student debt crisis expected to worsen
The amount of outstanding student loan debt right now in the United States has reached $1.5 trillion, more than double what it was 10 years ago. And the staggering figure is only expected to grow. Tens of millions of people can relate to the issue.
The amount of outstanding student loan debt right now in the United States has reached $1.5 trillion, more than double what it was 10 years ago. And the staggering figure is only expected to grow. Tens of millions of people can relate to the issue.
How to help migrant families
The images and the audio from the southern border may break your heart. For some Americans, what they are seeing on TV has compelled them to act. One California couple hoped to raise $1,500 but ended up raising millions.
The images and the audio from the southern border may break your heart. For some Americans, what they are seeing on TV has compelled them to act. One California couple hoped to raise $1,500 but ended up raising millions.
Ocean Resort Casino owner expects to 'surprise the world'
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino promised to "surprise the world" when the former Revel casino reopens next week.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino promised to "surprise the world" when the former Revel casino reopens next week.
AMC Theatres unveils $20 monthly subscription to rival MoviePass
NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Theatres, the world's largest movie theater chain, on Wednesday unveiled a $20-a-month subscription service to rival the flagging MoviePass.
NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Theatres, the world's largest movie theater chain, on Wednesday unveiled a $20-a-month subscription service to rival the flagging MoviePass.
New migrant rules could shutter some Maryland crab houses
Many Maryland crab houses expect to stay idle this summer after U.S. immigration officials approved additional migrant worker visas this month for only one picking house.
Many Maryland crab houses expect to stay idle this summer after U.S. immigration officials approved additional migrant worker visas this month for only one picking house.
Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be looming
You may want to grab drink before tuning into this news, beer lovers: a Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be on the horizon.
You may want to grab drink before tuning into this news, beer lovers: a Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be on the horizon.
First US Postal Service scratch-and-sniff stamps making their debut
Soon, you can not only read your mail, you can smell it too, with the U.S. Postal Service launching its first scratch-and-sniff stamps on Wednesday.
Soon, you can not only read your mail, you can smell it too, with the U.S. Postal Service launching its first scratch-and-sniff stamps on Wednesday.
Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low
Overall enrollment in the country’s food stamp program has dropped to its lowest level in more than eight years as the economy continues to improve and the Trump administration attempts to tackle fraud in the program.
Overall enrollment in the country’s food stamp program has dropped to its lowest level in more than eight years as the economy continues to improve and the Trump administration attempts to tackle fraud in the program.
Zuri dress company seeks to 'do good'
A new shop in New York City is creating clothes and jobs for women. It's called Zuri, which comes from the Swahili word for good. And this brand is doing just that.
A new shop in New York City is creating clothes and jobs for women. It's called Zuri, which comes from the Swahili word for good. And this brand is doing just that.