Some NY residents see 50 percent tax increases
It has been 60 years since the town of Greenburgh has seen an assessment. But now, some homeowners will see an increase of up to 50 percent on their taxes.
It has been 60 years since the town of Greenburgh has seen an assessment. But now, some homeowners will see an increase of up to 50 percent on their taxes.
Millionaires urge New York governor: Please raise our taxes
A group of more than 40 millionaires in New York state has written to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and top lawmakers calling on them to consider raising taxes on the state's wealthiest residents to help address poverty and rebuild failing infrastructure.
A group of more than 40 millionaires in New York state has written to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and top lawmakers calling on them to consider raising taxes on the state's wealthiest residents to help address poverty and rebuild failing infrastructure.
Starbucks sued, accused of purposely under filling lattes
Coffee giant Starbucks has long been under fire for its drink prices and name spellings, but the company now faces legal action for something many seem to agree is a problem - under filled cups.
Coffee giant Starbucks has long been under fire for its drink prices and name spellings, but the company now faces legal action for something many seem to agree is a problem - under filled cups.
7-Eleven brings back Bring Your Own Cup Day, with limits
This year, 7-Eleven is celebrating the 50th birthday of the Slurpee and, once again, they're letting you Bring Your Own (BYO) cup for Slurpees- but there are some limitations.
This year, 7-Eleven is celebrating the 50th birthday of the Slurpee and, once again, they're letting you Bring Your Own (BYO) cup for Slurpees- but there are some limitations.
Lap of Luxury: Banfi Italian wines
Welcome to the Lap of Luxury. This week we visit A Voce restaurant in the Time Warner Center, where we're talking to Banfi wines about affordable luxury.
Welcome to the Lap of Luxury. This week we visit A Voce restaurant in the Time Warner Center, where we're talking to Banfi wines about affordable luxury.
Paris gets sausages and steaks from vending machine
With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital.
With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital.
The Plaza Hotel set for foreclosure auction
When one thinks of quintessential New York City glamour, often the Plaza Hotel comes to mind. Although a single room can go for thousands of dollars a night, the plaza is now poised to hit the auction block on April 26.
When one thinks of quintessential New York City glamour, often the Plaza Hotel comes to mind. Although a single room can go for thousands of dollars a night, the plaza is now poised to hit the auction block on April 26.
Norcal company rolls out weed infused vodka
Vodka with a cannabis twist? A Northern California distillery has done it, infusing pot into its vodka.
Vodka with a cannabis twist? A Northern California distillery has done it, infusing pot into its vodka.
Starbucks unveils frosty pink Cherry Blossom Frappuccino
Starbucks hs unveiled a colorful ode to spring in the form of a brand new Frappuccino.
Starbucks hs unveiled a colorful ode to spring in the form of a brand new Frappuccino.
Balancing entrepreneurship and parenthood
When Wendy Xiao had her son Tyler she was about to start an MBA program at Columbia University and had dreams of starting her own business. But with the new addition in her life, she says she couldn't imagine going back to a traditional workplace setting like the consulting firm she used to work for.
When Wendy Xiao had her son Tyler she was about to start an MBA program at Columbia University and had dreams of starting her own business. But with the new addition in her life, she says she couldn't imagine going back to a traditional workplace setting like the consulting firm she used to work for.
Chipotle using freebies to fight eeriness of empty stores
Chipotle is still giving away free burritos to combat the eeriness of empty stores and convince people its food is safe.
Chipotle is still giving away free burritos to combat the eeriness of empty stores and convince people its food is safe.
Honda demonstrates Sensing technology
Honda Sensing technology employs a forward-facing camera near the review mirror and a radar beneath the front bumper to know when the car needs to break, to slow down and speed up with the flow of traffic while using cruise control, and to stay within one's lane or on the roadway when traveling faster than 45 mph. It's intended for the open road and not city streets, according to a Honda...
Honda Sensing technology employs a forward-facing camera near the review mirror and a radar beneath the front bumper to know when the car needs to break, to slow down and speed up with the flow of traffic while using cruise control, and to stay within one's lane or on the roadway when traveling faster than 45 mph. It's intended for the open road and not city streets, according to a Honda...
Chipotle sales down 26 percent in Feb.
Chipotle says sales trends are showing improvement but were still down 26 percent for February as it tries to recover from a series of food scares.
Chipotle says sales trends are showing improvement but were still down 26 percent for February as it tries to recover from a series of food scares.
Homepolish: rethinking interior design
Interior design has long been a service for the 1 percent, but a New York City-based startup is making it accessible to everyone. In 2012, Will Nathan and Noa Santos decided it was time that design became more affordable and less obnoxious. They each pitched in $400 of their own money and threw in some of Santos' clients from working in interior design, and Homepolish was born.
Interior design has long been a service for the 1 percent, but a New York City-based startup is making it accessible to everyone. In 2012, Will Nathan and Noa Santos decided it was time that design became more affordable and less obnoxious. They each pitched in $400 of their own money and threw in some of Santos' clients from working in interior design, and Homepolish was born.
Virtual reality trips are everywhere at South by Southwest
Virtual reality is big at South by Southwest Interactive, the annual Austin, Texas, tech festival that wraps up Tuesday.
Virtual reality is big at South by Southwest Interactive, the annual Austin, Texas, tech festival that wraps up Tuesday.
The IRS will never call to verify your tax return
The IRS is getting new reports of people calling and pretending they are verifying your tax return information over the phone. The scam artist then gets personal information like Social Security numbers, as well as bank and credit card account numbers.
The IRS is getting new reports of people calling and pretending they are verifying your tax return information over the phone. The scam artist then gets personal information like Social Security numbers, as well as bank and credit card account numbers.
Bangladesh bank chief quits amid $100 million hacking uproar
The head of Bangladesh's central bank resigned Tuesday after hackers managed to divert $101 million from the country's account with the Federal Reserve Bank in New York.
The head of Bangladesh's central bank resigned Tuesday after hackers managed to divert $101 million from the country's account with the Federal Reserve Bank in New York.
Chick-fil-A rolls out two new menu items
Chick-fil-A is rolling out two new menu items starting Monday, one spicy and one cool, with the Spicy Southwest Salad and Frosted Coffee.
Chick-fil-A is rolling out two new menu items starting Monday, one spicy and one cool, with the Spicy Southwest Salad and Frosted Coffee.
Good at math? Win free pizza for 3.14 years from Pizza Hut on Pi Day
Are you a pizza-loving math whiz?
Are you a pizza-loving math whiz?
What is a dadchelor party?
For years, moms-to-be have celebrated with baby showers. But now, more than ever, dads want to get in on the fun. Introducing the manshower!
For years, moms-to-be have celebrated with baby showers. But now, more than ever, dads want to get in on the fun. Introducing the manshower!