Hometalk do-it-yourself community
When you think of homes and gardens you don't exactly picture New York City, but a do-it-yourself website based in Manhattan is becoming a huge hit on social media.
When you think of homes and gardens you don't exactly picture New York City, but a do-it-yourself website based in Manhattan is becoming a huge hit on social media.
Macy's plans to close 100 stores
Macy's says it plans to close about 100 stores next year as the department store operator aims to become more nimble in a competitive market. That represents close to 14 percent of its store base.
Macy's says it plans to close about 100 stores next year as the department store operator aims to become more nimble in a competitive market. That represents close to 14 percent of its store base.
Nearly half of subway fines, fees not collected by MTA: audit
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to collect nearly half the fines and fees owed by subway fare dodgers, graffiti scribblers, litterers and other violators, New York auditors reported Thursday.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to collect nearly half the fines and fees owed by subway fare dodgers, graffiti scribblers, litterers and other violators, New York auditors reported Thursday.
Business students practice public speaking in front of dogs
Last December, former Director of American University's Kogod Center for Business Communications Bonnie Auslander introduced to her old department a new trick to help those students feeling anxious about public speaking.
Last December, former Director of American University's Kogod Center for Business Communications Bonnie Auslander introduced to her old department a new trick to help those students feeling anxious about public speaking.
Sales of 'Booby Trap Bra' for runners spike
The death of a Queens jogger has sparked safety concerns in Howard Beach and around the city. Karina Vetrano was killed on an evening run in a park. Since then, sales of something called a Booby Trap Bra have soared.
The death of a Queens jogger has sparked safety concerns in Howard Beach and around the city. Karina Vetrano was killed on an evening run in a park. Since then, sales of something called a Booby Trap Bra have soared.
JetBlue offers super cheap $39 flights in fall flash sale
Need to getaway but don’t have the green?
Need to getaway but don’t have the green?
Snapchat removes filter amid claims of racial insensitivity
Snapchat has removed a filter for photos that some say promoted racist Asian stereotypes.
Snapchat has removed a filter for photos that some say promoted racist Asian stereotypes.
Chipotle introduces 'happy hour,' half-off drinks
Struggling restaurant chain Chipotle is turning to a happy hour promotion in an attempt to boost sales.
Struggling restaurant chain Chipotle is turning to a happy hour promotion in an attempt to boost sales.
GM unveils technology to help prevent child hot car deaths
During the last few months heatstroke deaths involving children left unattended in cars have spiked.
During the last few months heatstroke deaths involving children left unattended in cars have spiked.
Borgata owner to hold job fair in Atlantic City for Maryland casino
The new owner of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is holding a job fair in Atlantic City for a casino complex that's under construction in Maryland.
The new owner of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is holding a job fair in Atlantic City for a casino complex that's under construction in Maryland.
Columbia Girls in STEM Initiative
If the students at Columbia University or the employees at Goldman Sachs look a little younger this week, there's a good reason why. The two have partnered on a new initiative to get young women excited about STEM skills--science, technology, engineering, and math.
If the students at Columbia University or the employees at Goldman Sachs look a little younger this week, there's a good reason why. The two have partnered on a new initiative to get young women excited about STEM skills--science, technology, engineering, and math.
Burger King's newest creation: The Whopperito
Coming to arteries near you: A new creation, forged from both Tex-Mex and burger ancestors -- The Whopperito.
Coming to arteries near you: A new creation, forged from both Tex-Mex and burger ancestors -- The Whopperito.
CEO: Layoffs expected in Wounded Warrior Project overhaul
Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity's new chief executive.
Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity's new chief executive.
The Big Idea: On the road with autonomous cars
Driverless cars seem like they're still a far way down the road in the future, but in many ways they are already here. And what about the legal potholes they present? Fox 5 looks into this topic in the Big Idea.
Driverless cars seem like they're still a far way down the road in the future, but in many ways they are already here. And what about the legal potholes they present? Fox 5 looks into this topic in the Big Idea.
Growing demands for pricey school supplies anger parents
Cash-strapped schools across America are demanding that parents spend hundreds on supplies, even requiring bulk purchases of cleaning materials that benefit the entire class, in a move that is fomenting anger among moms who say the lists are real budget busters.
Cash-strapped schools across America are demanding that parents spend hundreds on supplies, even requiring bulk purchases of cleaning materials that benefit the entire class, in a move that is fomenting anger among moms who say the lists are real budget busters.
Starbucks giving away free coffee for life
Starbucks is now offering a Starbucks For Life sweepstakes. The contest lasts now through September 12, so put on your running shoes and head to your nearest Starbucks.
Starbucks is now offering a Starbucks For Life sweepstakes. The contest lasts now through September 12, so put on your running shoes and head to your nearest Starbucks.
NJ bank teller embezzled $600K from customers
Federal prosecutors said a bank teller has admitted she embezzled more than $600,000 from dormant customer accounts.
Federal prosecutors said a bank teller has admitted she embezzled more than $600,000 from dormant customer accounts.
Cold brew coffee is a hot trend
This season’s hottest coffee trend is cold brew. In fact, sales of the beverage went up almost 339 percent between 2010 and 2015.
This season’s hottest coffee trend is cold brew. In fact, sales of the beverage went up almost 339 percent between 2010 and 2015.
Poke, the food, gaining in popularity in NYC
Poke is popping up all around town. Traditionally it's a Hawaiian marinated fish salad. But Pokeworks on West 37th Street in Manhattan is mixing it up by offering fish, chicken, and even tofu.
Poke is popping up all around town. Traditionally it's a Hawaiian marinated fish salad. But Pokeworks on West 37th Street in Manhattan is mixing it up by offering fish, chicken, and even tofu.
Trump Taj Mahal casino to close
The Trump Taj Mahal casino will shut down after Labor Day, the victim of the longest strike in Atlantic City's 38-year casino era.
The Trump Taj Mahal casino will shut down after Labor Day, the victim of the longest strike in Atlantic City's 38-year casino era.