Jerry Garcia's guitar fetches $1.9 million at action
NEW YORK (AP) -- A guitar that Jerry Garcia played everywhere from San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom to Egypt's Great Pyramids fetched over $1.9 million at an auction in New York.
NEW YORK (AP) -- A guitar that Jerry Garcia played everywhere from San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom to Egypt's Great Pyramids fetched over $1.9 million at an auction in New York.
Mexican businessman creates 'Trump' toilet paper
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A Mexican businessman offended by President Donald Trump's insults to his countrymen is seizing on a possible oversight in the magnate's branding plans.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A Mexican businessman offended by President Donald Trump's insults to his countrymen is seizing on a possible oversight in the magnate's branding plans.
Aetna may move headquarters out of Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Connecticut is working to insure that Aetna will remain a major employer in the state.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Connecticut is working to insure that Aetna will remain a major employer in the state.
Where can new graduates afford to live in New York?
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market?
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market?
Office workers skipping sit-down lunches
"Let's do lunch." Haven't heard that in a while? Just like pay phones or Polaroids, the power lunch appears to be a dying tradition. People just aren't going to sit-down restaurants on their lunch breaks like they used to.
"Let's do lunch." Haven't heard that in a while? Just like pay phones or Polaroids, the power lunch appears to be a dying tradition. People just aren't going to sit-down restaurants on their lunch breaks like they used to.
Boosting New York's small businesses
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses.
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses.
Small businesses in New York
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses. For over 100 years, Di Palo's has occupied the same street corner in Little Italy. But things haven't always been easy for this mom-and-pop shop. Lou Di Palo says the store has faced many challenges in five generations: two world wars, the Great Depression, a changing community, and more.
As much as we love to shop at big national chains, small businesses are still vital to New York City's economy. City officials have launched an effort to drive dollars through the doors of small businesses. For over 100 years, Di Palo's has occupied the same street corner in Little Italy. But things haven't always been easy for this mom-and-pop shop. Lou Di Palo says the store has faced many challenges in five generations: two world wars, the Great Depression, a changing community, and more.
Bush no longer interested in buying Marlins; Jeter still in
MIAMI (AP) -- Two people close to the negotiations say former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is no longer interested in buying the Miami Marlins and has ended his pursuit of the team.
MIAMI (AP) -- Two people close to the negotiations say former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is no longer interested in buying the Miami Marlins and has ended his pursuit of the team.
Amazon.com shares hit $1,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, the internet goliath that revolutionized the way much of the world buys books, toilet paper and TVs, hit a new milestone Tuesday. Its stock surpassed the $1,000 mark for the first time.
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, the internet goliath that revolutionized the way much of the world buys books, toilet paper and TVs, hit a new milestone Tuesday. Its stock surpassed the $1,000 mark for the first time.
Schumer calls for Trump to restore anti-terror funding
New calls have been made for President Trump to restore anti-terror funding to his budget proposal.
New calls have been made for President Trump to restore anti-terror funding to his budget proposal.
Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in boat accident
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - The mother of the CEO of the ride-hailing company Uber died in a boat accident Friday evening in Fresno County, the company said.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - The mother of the CEO of the ride-hailing company Uber died in a boat accident Friday evening in Fresno County, the company said.
Computer outage grounds hundreds of Bristish Airway flights
LONDON (AP) - British Airways canceled all flights from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports on Saturday as a global IT failure upended the travel plans of tens of thousands of people on a busy U.K. holiday weekend.
LONDON (AP) - British Airways canceled all flights from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports on Saturday as a global IT failure upended the travel plans of tens of thousands of people on a busy U.K. holiday weekend.
Yankee Stadium attendance falls while TV ratings rise
The Yankees are the big talk in New York sports right now. But it's not all good. Fans are psyched the young team is in first place, Yankee Stadium ticket sales aren't living up to the hype.
The Yankees are the big talk in New York sports right now. But it's not all good. Fans are psyched the young team is in first place, Yankee Stadium ticket sales aren't living up to the hype.
Organization helps military families get an education
Taylor Curry, 22, always had his heart set on attending a private college but didn't know how he'd afford it. That was before he heard about the nonprofit called ThanksUSA.
Taylor Curry, 22, always had his heart set on attending a private college but didn't know how he'd afford it. That was before he heard about the nonprofit called ThanksUSA.
Mo & Chris: Learning to throw hatchets
It takes a little practice and a steady hand, but when a hatchet hits a target, everybody cheers you on. Stumpy's, the first hatchet house in Eatontown, New Jersey, is doing a booming business, so we figured it was time to check it out.
It takes a little practice and a steady hand, but when a hatchet hits a target, everybody cheers you on. Stumpy's, the first hatchet house in Eatontown, New Jersey, is doing a booming business, so we figured it was time to check it out.
Amazon bookstore opens in New York
Amazon, the online giant that began as a virtual bookstore, has opened an actual bookstore in New York City that you can walk into and shop in. Why?
Amazon, the online giant that began as a virtual bookstore, has opened an actual bookstore in New York City that you can walk into and shop in. Why?
Graco recalls car seats
Graco Children's Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
Graco Children's Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
Rezoning Midtown East would mean taller skyscrapers
Many would argue Midtown Manhattan is the most congested part of New York City. But on the east side of Midtown, Councilman Dan Garodnick, who represents the area and is on the council's land use committee, is also on a steering committee to oversee a rezoning proposal. If passed, it would change the zoning rules from 39th Street to 57th Street from 3rd Avenue to Madison Avenue. Basically, the...
Many would argue Midtown Manhattan is the most congested part of New York City. But on the east side of Midtown, Councilman Dan Garodnick, who represents the area and is on the council's land use committee, is also on a steering committee to oversee a rezoning proposal. If passed, it would change the zoning rules from 39th Street to 57th Street from 3rd Avenue to Madison Avenue. Basically, the...
Long Island casino drawing big crowds
If you placed your bet on Jake's 58, you're a winner. The hotel and casino in Islandia, which opened in February, is already New York State's best performing in terms of average revenue per machine. Last month, it was close to $800 a day.
If you placed your bet on Jake's 58, you're a winner. The hotel and casino in Islandia, which opened in February, is already New York State's best performing in terms of average revenue per machine. Last month, it was close to $800 a day.
Coca-Cola, AT&T, JetBlue drop Puerto Rican Day parade
NEW YORK (AP) -- More sponsors are dropping out of a New York City parade that is honoring a Puerto Rican nationalist who served decades in prison for his involvement in a group that claimed responsibility for more than 100 bombings.
NEW YORK (AP) -- More sponsors are dropping out of a New York City parade that is honoring a Puerto Rican nationalist who served decades in prison for his involvement in a group that claimed responsibility for more than 100 bombings.