De Blasio slips in last-minute pay raise for City Council
Ahead of a three day weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio added to the city record a bill that would give the New York City Council and himself a pay raise.
Ahead of a three day weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio added to the city record a bill that would give the New York City Council and himself a pay raise.
US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans
Believe it or not, the US Marshals Service in Houston is arresting people for not paying their outstanding federal student loans.
Believe it or not, the US Marshals Service in Houston is arresting people for not paying their outstanding federal student loans.
U.S., Cuba sign deal on commercial flights
HAVANA (AP) — The United States and Cuba on Tuesday signed a deal restoring commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades, allowing of dozens of new daily flights to bring hundreds of thousands more American travelers a year to the island as early as this fall.
HAVANA (AP) — The United States and Cuba on Tuesday signed a deal restoring commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades, allowing of dozens of new daily flights to bring hundreds of thousands more American travelers a year to the island as early as this fall.
Sonic Drive-In restaurants celebrate Presidents Day with $1 hot dogs
Don't know how to celebrate Presidents Day? Sonic Drive-In wants you to enjoy an All-American hot dog.
Don't know how to celebrate Presidents Day? Sonic Drive-In wants you to enjoy an All-American hot dog.
Truck stolen, then sold by the Houston Police Department
What would you do if your car was stolen? Report it to police? A Houston woman did just that, and Houston police ended up selling her car without her knowledge.
What would you do if your car was stolen? Report it to police? A Houston woman did just that, and Houston police ended up selling her car without her knowledge.
WARNING: This bug will render your Apple devices useless
Apple users beware!
Apple users beware!
Fashion modeling, business and social media
Some of the world's biggest supermodels are walking the runways during New York Fashion Week, and you can join them next year. All it takes is Instagram and the hashtag #willyscouts!
Some of the world's biggest supermodels are walking the runways during New York Fashion Week, and you can join them next year. All it takes is Instagram and the hashtag #willyscouts!
Time Inc. buys Myspace
NEW YORK (AP) — MySpace still exists?
NEW YORK (AP) — MySpace still exists?
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.65 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for the sixth straight week as markets around the globe continued the whipsaw trading that has marked this year so far.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for the sixth straight week as markets around the globe continued the whipsaw trading that has marked this year so far.
Poland approves child benefits to aid families, boost births
Polish lawmakers passed a new child benefit scheme Thursday which will give monthly payments of 500 zlotys ($125) for all second and subsequent children in a family.
Polish lawmakers passed a new child benefit scheme Thursday which will give monthly payments of 500 zlotys ($125) for all second and subsequent children in a family.
Burger King's next conquest: Hot dogs
Burger King is looking for a new crown: Hot Dog King. The Miami-based chain says it plans to put hot dogs on its menu nationally for the first time starting Feb. 23.
Burger King is looking for a new crown: Hot Dog King. The Miami-based chain says it plans to put hot dogs on its menu nationally for the first time starting Feb. 23.
A scent for every Brooklyn neighborhood
Here's a question: what does Brooklyn smell like? Well here in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Flavors has a different scent for every neighborhood. Longtime Brooklyn resident Sophia Sylvester launched her company Brooklyn Flavors for soy-based body butters, body sprays, candles and oils, each drawing on inspiration from around the borough.
Here's a question: what does Brooklyn smell like? Well here in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Flavors has a different scent for every neighborhood. Longtime Brooklyn resident Sophia Sylvester launched her company Brooklyn Flavors for soy-based body butters, body sprays, candles and oils, each drawing on inspiration from around the borough.
Outdoor Voices stands apart in active wear
In the crowded active wear space, Outdoor Voices is making itself heard, focusing on recreation rather than performance or competition. Tyler Haney, 27, created the brand in New York in 2013 with the aim of making athletic wear more approachable.
In the crowded active wear space, Outdoor Voices is making itself heard, focusing on recreation rather than performance or competition. Tyler Haney, 27, created the brand in New York in 2013 with the aim of making athletic wear more approachable.
Tax accountant sets up shop in Brooklyn bar
If doing your taxes has you saying "Man, I could really use a drink," there is now a way you can do both at the same time, at least in Brooklyn.
If doing your taxes has you saying "Man, I could really use a drink," there is now a way you can do both at the same time, at least in Brooklyn.
2 historic Powerball jackpots still unclaimed
Time is slipping away for the mystery winners of the historic Powerball jackpot to claim their prizes.
Time is slipping away for the mystery winners of the historic Powerball jackpot to claim their prizes.
Staten Island brewery's beer getting noticed
During the last week of January and the first week of February, more than 36,000 bottles of Staten Island-brewed beer entered and then left this fridge forever. Flagship Brewing Company co-owner Jay Sykes opened this business not even two years ago. His co-founders grew up in houses across the street and behind his own childhood home here on Staten Island.
During the last week of January and the first week of February, more than 36,000 bottles of Staten Island-brewed beer entered and then left this fridge forever. Flagship Brewing Company co-owner Jay Sykes opened this business not even two years ago. His co-founders grew up in houses across the street and behind his own childhood home here on Staten Island.
Facebook 'Friends Day' celebrates friendship
Facebook is celebrating its 12th birthday with a video honoring its users' friendships.
Facebook is celebrating its 12th birthday with a video honoring its users' friendships.
IRS e-file system crashes
The IRS stopped accepting electronically filed tax returns Wednesday because of problems with some of its computer systems. The outage could affect refunds, but the agency said it doesn't anticipate "major disruptions."
The IRS stopped accepting electronically filed tax returns Wednesday because of problems with some of its computer systems. The outage could affect refunds, but the agency said it doesn't anticipate "major disruptions."
New York Shoe Expo
The New York Shoe Expo is currently unveiling the newest collections for the fall of 2016. Members of the shoe industry flocked to midtown in search of the next big trend.
The New York Shoe Expo is currently unveiling the newest collections for the fall of 2016. Members of the shoe industry flocked to midtown in search of the next big trend.
Walc helps you find your way
If you've ever walked out of the subway and had no idea which way to go, a new app could solve your problem. Allison McGuire, the creator of Walc, says the idea came from her own terrible sense of direction and the fact that she walks all the time. So she decided to make technology that would help people navigate with confidence and ease. In October of 2015, she launched the app Walc to help...
If you've ever walked out of the subway and had no idea which way to go, a new app could solve your problem. Allison McGuire, the creator of Walc, says the idea came from her own terrible sense of direction and the fact that she walks all the time. So she decided to make technology that would help people navigate with confidence and ease. In October of 2015, she launched the app Walc to help...