Target launching own line of $5 wines
Fans of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck and other inexpensive wines can rejoice -- Target is launching its own line of wines, priced at just $5.
Fans of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck and other inexpensive wines can rejoice -- Target is launching its own line of wines, priced at just $5.
Harvey alert: Be cautious with what charities you donate to
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and historic flooding across southeast Texas, Commissioner Adam H. Putnam encourages Floridians to visit FloridaConsumerHelp.com to research charitable organizations before donating money to help those in need.
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and historic flooding across southeast Texas, Commissioner Adam H. Putnam encourages Floridians to visit FloridaConsumerHelp.com to research charitable organizations before donating money to help those in need.
Delivery without drivers: Domino's, Ford team up for test
No ring of the doorbell, just a text. No tip for the driver? No problem in this test, where Domino's and Ford are teaming up to see if customers will warm to the idea of pizza delivered by driverless cars.
No ring of the doorbell, just a text. No tip for the driver? No problem in this test, where Domino's and Ford are teaming up to see if customers will warm to the idea of pizza delivered by driverless cars.
How social media helps (and hurts) in a natural disaster
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
Congestion pricing in NYC causes mixed reviews
Talk of congestion pricing has New Yorkers conflicted. On the one hand, the city is expensive as it is. On the other hand, it could decrease traffic.
Talk of congestion pricing has New Yorkers conflicted. On the one hand, the city is expensive as it is. On the other hand, it could decrease traffic.
New York's high-end food halls offer variety, convenience
The biggest obstacle to starting a successful restaurant in New York is often being able to afford the rent. A solution to that problem is turning into the hottest trend for finding amazing food: food halls have been popping up around town.
The biggest obstacle to starting a successful restaurant in New York is often being able to afford the rent. A solution to that problem is turning into the hottest trend for finding amazing food: food halls have been popping up around town.
New York City to get a director of nightlife
New York is the city that never sleeps. Nightlife is a $10 billion business in the five boroughs and employs more than a 100,000 people, according to a City Council member.
New York is the city that never sleeps. Nightlife is a $10 billion business in the five boroughs and employs more than a 100,000 people, according to a City Council member.
NYC nightlife director
New York is the city that never sleeps. Nightlife is a $10 billion business in the five boroughs and employs more than a 100,000 people, according to a City Council member. And now, the city will be getting a director of nightlife who will be a liaison among the vibrant restaurant, bar and nightclub scene, the neighborhoods where they are located, and City Hall.
New York is the city that never sleeps. Nightlife is a $10 billion business in the five boroughs and employs more than a 100,000 people, according to a City Council member. And now, the city will be getting a director of nightlife who will be a liaison among the vibrant restaurant, bar and nightclub scene, the neighborhoods where they are located, and City Hall.
Home Depot co-founder pledges to give away billions before he dies
At 88, Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus is in a hurry. He wants give away more than half his estimated 4,2 billion dollar fortune right now, before he dies. In his hometown of Atlanta earlier this summer, Marcus walked the halls of Grady Memorial Hospital, where his non-profit, The Marcus Foundation, has donated about $50 million dollars over the last few years. On this day, Marcus was...
At 88, Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus is in a hurry. He wants give away more than half his estimated 4,2 billion dollar fortune right now, before he dies. In his hometown of Atlanta earlier this summer, Marcus walked the halls of Grady Memorial Hospital, where his non-profit, The Marcus Foundation, has donated about $50 million dollars over the last few years. On this day, Marcus was...
Whole Foods prices to dip after Amazon buyout
Amazon will finalize its planned $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market on Monday and begin work on a plan to make the high-end grocery chain’s goods “affordable for everyone,” the two companies said in a press release on Thursday.
Amazon will finalize its planned $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market on Monday and begin work on a plan to make the high-end grocery chain’s goods “affordable for everyone,” the two companies said in a press release on Thursday.
Plan to raze mall and revitalize downtown White Plains
The White Plains Mall was built in the early 1970s in downtown White Plains, New York. As the area transforms, time is ticking for the almost vacant mall.
The White Plains Mall was built in the early 1970s in downtown White Plains, New York. As the area transforms, time is ticking for the almost vacant mall.
Birkin, other high-end luxury handbags as collateral for loans
In the Diamond District along 47th Street in Manhattan, nearly every storefront doubles as a pawn shop. But on the 3rd floor of a glass high rise, a loan company offers loans for a certain kind of designer handbag that some say is more valuable than diamonds or gold.
In the Diamond District along 47th Street in Manhattan, nearly every storefront doubles as a pawn shop. But on the 3rd floor of a glass high rise, a loan company offers loans for a certain kind of designer handbag that some say is more valuable than diamonds or gold.
Massachusetts hospital worker claims $758M Powerball prize
The winner of the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot has come forward to claim her prize – and she has already quit her job.
The winner of the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot has come forward to claim her prize – and she has already quit her job.
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on women in power
August 26 is Women's Equality Day celebrating the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. So how far have we come and how far do we still have to go?
August 26 is Women's Equality Day celebrating the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. So how far have we come and how far do we still have to go?
Nanny job pays $130k, includes use of Maserati, personal chef
A family is looking for a nanny for their four children and the job comes with quite a salary and a few great perks.
A family is looking for a nanny for their four children and the job comes with quite a salary and a few great perks.
Sallie Krawcheck on women in power
August 26 is Women's Equality Day celebrating the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. So how far have we come and how far do we still have to go? Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most powerful women ever to work on Wall Street, says that money is power in a capitalist society. And today in America, men still have quite a bit more money than women.
August 26 is Women's Equality Day celebrating the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. So how far have we come and how far do we still have to go? Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most powerful women ever to work on Wall Street, says that money is power in a capitalist society. And today in America, men still have quite a bit more money than women.
Walmart and Google partner on voice-activated shopping
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it's not doing it alone.
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it's not doing it alone.
Former CIA agent wants to buy Twitter to kick Trump off
Former undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson is looking to crowdfund enough money to buy Twitter so President Donald Trump can't use it.
Former undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson is looking to crowdfund enough money to buy Twitter so President Donald Trump can't use it.
The Village Voice kills paper, goes digital-only
The Village Voice has been a staple in New York City for decades. You walk down the street and pick it up for free every week. But you won't be seeing the paper in this form anymore.
The Village Voice has been a staple in New York City for decades. You walk down the street and pick it up for free every week. But you won't be seeing the paper in this form anymore.
Long Island City is undergoing a development boom
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible.
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible.