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.
Long Island casino
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.
NYC chain stores now must list calorie counts on prepared foods
New Yorkers are already used to seeing calorie information at chain restaurants, but starting Monday, May 22, 2017, you can also expect to see it on prepared foods at chain supermarkets and convenience stores.
New Yorkers are already used to seeing calorie information at chain restaurants, but starting Monday, May 22, 2017, you can also expect to see it on prepared foods at chain supermarkets and convenience stores.
Get through security with fingerprint or eye scan
No one likes to wait on security lines, so a New York tech company is promising a solution that's right at your fingertips, literally.
No one likes to wait on security lines, so a New York tech company is promising a solution that's right at your fingertips, literally.
NYC company's organic dog-grooming products
A 2017 Parsons graduate has come up with her own organic pet care brand that can help spare dogs from the dreaded summer shave. In fact, Kibble Pet's motto is "Just say no to shaving."
A 2017 Parsons graduate has come up with her own organic pet care brand that can help spare dogs from the dreaded summer shave. In fact, Kibble Pet's motto is "Just say no to shaving."
Hot dogs recalled after metal fragments found in packaging
More than 200,000 pounds of Nathan's and Curtis brand hot dogs are being recalled because they could contain metal.
More than 200,000 pounds of Nathan's and Curtis brand hot dogs are being recalled because they could contain metal.
What Twitter's privacy changes mean for you
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter's new privacy policy suggests ambitions of becoming more like Facebook — more tracking of users and more targeting of ads to rake in more money.
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter's new privacy policy suggests ambitions of becoming more like Facebook — more tracking of users and more targeting of ads to rake in more money.
Wawa to offer mobile ordering service
When you gotta have your Wawa and not a moment to spare, the convenience store chain is about to get more convenient. You just have to be a Wawa Rewards members.
When you gotta have your Wawa and not a moment to spare, the convenience store chain is about to get more convenient. You just have to be a Wawa Rewards members.
'Bring Your Own Cup Day' returns to 7-Eleven starting Friday
7-Eleven is back at it again with 'Bring Your Own Cup Day' for all you Slurpee lovers.
7-Eleven is back at it again with 'Bring Your Own Cup Day' for all you Slurpee lovers.
Wine in a can growing in popularity
We can crack it open. Yes, it's wine in a can. And everyone is buzzing that it could be the new drink of the summer. Pinot, rose, chardonnay: you name it, they can aluminum can it.
We can crack it open. Yes, it's wine in a can. And everyone is buzzing that it could be the new drink of the summer. Pinot, rose, chardonnay: you name it, they can aluminum can it.
Markets tumble after latest Trump's troubles
The market isn't panicking yet. But the Dow and the Nasdaq did take a hit Wednesday because Wall Street is now concerned that proposals from the president, such as tax cuts, won't happen because he is mired in controversy.
The market isn't panicking yet. But the Dow and the Nasdaq did take a hit Wednesday because Wall Street is now concerned that proposals from the president, such as tax cuts, won't happen because he is mired in controversy.
Grand Central's Campbell Apartment bar reopens
It is no secret anymore. The Campbell Apartment, an old-fashioned bar long hidden away in a corner in Grand Central Terminal, has officially reopened with a new look that is anything but discreet.
It is no secret anymore. The Campbell Apartment, an old-fashioned bar long hidden away in a corner in Grand Central Terminal, has officially reopened with a new look that is anything but discreet.
What is a fidget spinner?
Just when you thought that you could beat your kids at bottle flipping, they're already on to the next fad. Introducing the fidget spinner. Kids young and not so young have now gotten more fidgety.
Just when you thought that you could beat your kids at bottle flipping, they're already on to the next fad. Introducing the fidget spinner. Kids young and not so young have now gotten more fidgety.
Forbes: Jay Z, Beyoncé are a billion-dollar couple
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z and Beyoncé are a billion-dollar couple, according to one estimate.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z and Beyoncé are a billion-dollar couple, according to one estimate.
NY Senate OKs starting upstate Uber, Lyft sooner
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Uber and Lyft may be coming to upstate New York in time for the Fourth of July.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Uber and Lyft may be coming to upstate New York in time for the Fourth of July.
Burger King may soon be serving alcohol
Soon you might be spending happy hour at a local fast food chain, instead of your favorite bar.
Soon you might be spending happy hour at a local fast food chain, instead of your favorite bar.
McDonald's expands delivery
Is the convenience of having a Quarter Pounder and fries delivered to your home or office worth a $5 fee? McDonald's is hoping it will be.
Is the convenience of having a Quarter Pounder and fries delivered to your home or office worth a $5 fee? McDonald's is hoping it will be.
Marshmallows-only boxes of Lucky Charms being released
No more searching for marshmallows inside Lucky Charms cereal, at least for some people. A few thousand lucky winners will get their very own box of Lucky Charms with marshmallows only!
No more searching for marshmallows inside Lucky Charms cereal, at least for some people. A few thousand lucky winners will get their very own box of Lucky Charms with marshmallows only!
Empire Crate: subscription box of New York foods
From Buffalo to Brooklyn, Schenectady to Staten Island -- if it is made in New York State, it could turn up in an Empire Crate. The new subscription service is the brainchild of married couple Brandon and Brianne Dingman.
From Buffalo to Brooklyn, Schenectady to Staten Island -- if it is made in New York State, it could turn up in an Empire Crate. The new subscription service is the brainchild of married couple Brandon and Brianne Dingman.
Popularity of cruise vacations is soaring
The travel industry expects 25.4 million people to take a cruise this year in favor of a more traditional land-based vacation. That marks an increase of nearly a million passengers from 2016 and would make 2017 the most cruised year ever.
The travel industry expects 25.4 million people to take a cruise this year in favor of a more traditional land-based vacation. That marks an increase of nearly a million passengers from 2016 and would make 2017 the most cruised year ever.