NYC to fund half-priced MetroCards for the poor
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council struck a budget deal Monday that fund half-priced MetroCards for the poorest new Yorkers—for at least half a year.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council struck a budget deal Monday that fund half-priced MetroCards for the poorest new Yorkers—for at least half a year.
NJ Gov. Murphy signs sports betting into law
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to begin taking sports bets.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to begin taking sports bets.
Pickle juice slushies now available at Sonic
You can now get your pickle fix at Sonic in a new way.
You can now get your pickle fix at Sonic in a new way.
Queens deli owner blames bike lanes for killing his business
For 73 years, Ben's Best on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park has been serving their famous pastrami sandwich, attracting a following from all over the country. But it will soon close. The owner blames a new bike lane that runs right past his shop. He said the lane took away dozens of parking spots for his customers.
For 73 years, Ben's Best on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park has been serving their famous pastrami sandwich, attracting a following from all over the country. But it will soon close. The owner blames a new bike lane that runs right past his shop. He said the lane took away dozens of parking spots for his customers.
Couple thanks Amazon delivery man in viral video
A couple in the Fort Worth suburb of Haslet thanked the Amazon delivery man who followed the humorous instructions on their doormat.
A couple in the Fort Worth suburb of Haslet thanked the Amazon delivery man who followed the humorous instructions on their doormat.
Kia recalls over 500K vehicles; air bags may not inflate
Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash.
Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash.
Monmouth Park readies for sports betting
The staff at the Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey are shining and cleaning the floors in a new wing dedicated to sports betting.
The staff at the Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey are shining and cleaning the floors in a new wing dedicated to sports betting.
Facebook says privacy-setting bug affected as many as 14M
Facebook said a software bug led some users to post publicly by default regardless of their previous settings. The bug affected as many as 14 million users over several days in May.
Facebook said a software bug led some users to post publicly by default regardless of their previous settings. The bug affected as many as 14 million users over several days in May.
New York's freelance workforce is growing
There was a time when working for just one company your entire life was the goal. Not so much anymore. A massive number of Americans are leaving traditional jobs to go out on their own. And New York is leading this pack nationally.
There was a time when working for just one company your entire life was the goal. Not so much anymore. A massive number of Americans are leaving traditional jobs to go out on their own. And New York is leading this pack nationally.
What are CryptoKitties and why do some cost thousands of dollars?
Would you pay for a virtual kitten? Apparently many people will and have, through the online game CryptoKitties, which is the latest craze in the world of cryptocurrencies.
Would you pay for a virtual kitten? Apparently many people will and have, through the online game CryptoKitties, which is the latest craze in the world of cryptocurrencies.
Phone startup Wing seeks to disrupt the industry
A mobile phone company with no contracts, no fine print, and no more Saturday afternoons wasted waiting in line for help at a store. It may sound too good to be true, but one local startup says it is making it happen. The founders call the company Wing and describe it as a phone carrier made for the digital age.
A mobile phone company with no contracts, no fine print, and no more Saturday afternoons wasted waiting in line for help at a store. It may sound too good to be true, but one local startup says it is making it happen. The founders call the company Wing and describe it as a phone carrier made for the digital age.
IHOP announces it's changing its iconic name
Restaurant chain IHOP, officially known as the International House of Pancakes, announced it is changing its name, but has not yet said what the new name will be.
Restaurant chain IHOP, officially known as the International House of Pancakes, announced it is changing its name, but has not yet said what the new name will be.
McDonald's bets big on cashierless ordering
The "home of the Big Mac" is betting it's not going to have to pay many more guys named "Mac" as the company goes in for more self-service kiosks.
The "home of the Big Mac" is betting it's not going to have to pay many more guys named "Mac" as the company goes in for more self-service kiosks.
Lord & Taylor closing Fifth Ave. store
An iconic New York City retail location is disappearing from the landscape. The company that owns Lord & Taylor says it will close up to ten locations and one of them will be the flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
An iconic New York City retail location is disappearing from the landscape. The company that owns Lord & Taylor says it will close up to ten locations and one of them will be the flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
Kate Spade found dead in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Spade, a fashion designer known for her sleek handbags, was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, police said. She was 55.
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Spade, a fashion designer known for her sleek handbags, was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, police said. She was 55.
JetBlue restricting support animals
NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue is joining the pack of airlines that are making it harder for passengers to bring emotional-support animals on board.
NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue is joining the pack of airlines that are making it harder for passengers to bring emotional-support animals on board.
Woman falsely accused of shoplifting to sue after Target 'walk of shame'
A woman says she is planning to sue Target after she was falsely accused of shoplifting a Southfield store and forced to expose herself to three employees to prove her innocence.
A woman says she is planning to sue Target after she was falsely accused of shoplifting a Southfield store and forced to expose herself to three employees to prove her innocence.
Pizza chain offering pizza bouquets, boutonnieres in wedding contest
Engaged lovebirds with a penchant for pizza can try their luck at winning a pizza bouquet and boutonniere sure to bring a whole lot of flavor to their big day through a saucy sweepstakes.
Engaged lovebirds with a penchant for pizza can try their luck at winning a pizza bouquet and boutonniere sure to bring a whole lot of flavor to their big day through a saucy sweepstakes.
Report: Medicare insolvent in 2026, Social Security by 2034
Medicare's financial problems have gotten worse, and Social Security's can't be ignored forever, the government said Tuesday in an annual assessment that amounts to a sobering checkup on programs vital to the middle class.
Medicare's financial problems have gotten worse, and Social Security's can't be ignored forever, the government said Tuesday in an annual assessment that amounts to a sobering checkup on programs vital to the middle class.
What's in your 401(k)? For more investors, just 1 fund
More and more retirement savers have their entire 401(k) account in just a single mutual fund, and investment advisers are fine with it.
More and more retirement savers have their entire 401(k) account in just a single mutual fund, and investment advisers are fine with it.