Lap of Luxury: Ultimate Gift Ideas
Looking for the right gift for that certain something who has everything? Here are a few ultimate ideas, from a fabulous fragrance to a private aircraft, even your own submarine.
Looking for the right gift for that certain something who has everything? Here are a few ultimate ideas, from a fabulous fragrance to a private aircraft, even your own submarine.
ShopRite fake coupon alert
There is a coupon circulating on social media that claims to give ShopRite customers 40 percent off their purchase. The coupon is fradulent, according to the grocery store chain.
There is a coupon circulating on social media that claims to give ShopRite customers 40 percent off their purchase. The coupon is fradulent, according to the grocery store chain.
Amtrak activates crash prevention control
Amtrak activates crash prevention control
Amtrak activates crash prevention control
Firefighters sue siren maker over their hearing loss
There were times by the end of his shift that firefighter Joseph Nardone's head would be pounding, his eyes crossing from the noise of the siren on his truck.
There were times by the end of his shift that firefighter Joseph Nardone's head would be pounding, his eyes crossing from the noise of the siren on his truck.
'Force Awakens' crosses $250M globally after record Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has already surpassed $100 million in North America and $250 million globally, setting it up for a record-breaking weekend. The Walt Disney Co. on Saturday said the film made an estimated $120.5 million from Thursday night previews and opening day Friday. That smashes the previous opening day record of $91.1 million, set by...
NEW YORK (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has already surpassed $100 million in North America and $250 million globally, setting it up for a record-breaking weekend. The Walt Disney Co. on Saturday said the film made an estimated $120.5 million from Thursday night previews and opening day Friday. That smashes the previous opening day record of $91.1 million, set by...
Bad-boy ex-pharma CEO Shkreli calls fraud charges 'baseless'
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad-boy ex-pharmaceutical company CEO Martin Shkreli (SHKREL'-ee) says fraud allegations against him are "baseless and without merit." Shkreli tweeted Saturday: "I am confident I will prevail." The 32-year-old former hedge fund manager pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court and was released on $5 million bail.
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad-boy ex-pharmaceutical company CEO Martin Shkreli (SHKREL'-ee) says fraud allegations against him are "baseless and without merit." Shkreli tweeted Saturday: "I am confident I will prevail." The 32-year-old former hedge fund manager pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court and was released on $5 million bail.
The Perfect Fit: holiday style
Baruch Shemtov went to Barneys New York to find the perfect holiday outfits.
Baruch Shemtov went to Barneys New York to find the perfect holiday outfits.
Sunglass brand shuns high price, attracts celebrities
Glasses shouldn't cost $700. For Daniel Silberman, Founder & CEO of luxury eyewear brand Illesteva, it was that simple. Good sunglasses shouldn't be so expensive. He was looking for a pair in 2009 and couldn't find anything, so he launched his own brand in New York City.
Glasses shouldn't cost $700. For Daniel Silberman, Founder & CEO of luxury eyewear brand Illesteva, it was that simple. Good sunglasses shouldn't be so expensive. He was looking for a pair in 2009 and couldn't find anything, so he launched his own brand in New York City.
Rules for your office holiday party
'Tis the season for conga lines and plastic cups of champagne. Yes, the holiday office soirée -- a time for you and your colleagues to loosen up those buttons and revel in good cheer. But anytime you mix cocktails with coworkers there's room for error. If you don't see your boss while you're there, just take a selfie with the DJ as photographic proof.
'Tis the season for conga lines and plastic cups of champagne. Yes, the holiday office soirée -- a time for you and your colleagues to loosen up those buttons and revel in good cheer. But anytime you mix cocktails with coworkers there's room for error. If you don't see your boss while you're there, just take a selfie with the DJ as photographic proof.
NYC nannies under surveillance
When it comes to who is watching your child, parents know you can never be too careful. Enter Vincent Guastamacchia and Dennis McCreight, NYPD veterans and the founding partners of private investigation and security firm the perimeter agency. They'll watch your nanny while she watches your kids. And their services go far beyond a basic nanny cam.
When it comes to who is watching your child, parents know you can never be too careful. Enter Vincent Guastamacchia and Dennis McCreight, NYPD veterans and the founding partners of private investigation and security firm the perimeter agency. They'll watch your nanny while she watches your kids. And their services go far beyond a basic nanny cam.
Regulating Uber and Lyft
New York City labor lawyer Daniel Bright speaks of the legal distinction between employees and independent contractors. Drivers for Uber -- and other ride-sharing services -- straddle those definitions, setting their own hours and working out of their own cars but doing so at rates set by their companies and giving those motherships a percentage of every fare.
New York City labor lawyer Daniel Bright speaks of the legal distinction between employees and independent contractors. Drivers for Uber -- and other ride-sharing services -- straddle those definitions, setting their own hours and working out of their own cars but doing so at rates set by their companies and giving those motherships a percentage of every fare.
Drug CEO blasted for raising drug price arrested
Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager under fire for buying a pharmaceutical company and ratcheting up the price of a life-saving drug, is in custody following a securities probe.
Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager under fire for buying a pharmaceutical company and ratcheting up the price of a life-saving drug, is in custody following a securities probe.
Rules for regifting
In this season of giving, sometimes what's under your tree doesn't quite suit. So the naughty and even the nice may find themselves secretly regifting.
In this season of giving, sometimes what's under your tree doesn't quite suit. So the naughty and even the nice may find themselves secretly regifting.
Federal Reserve finally lifts key interest rate from near zero
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it's signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it's signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises.
California: Self-driving cars must have driver behind wheel
California unveiled precedent-setting draft rules Wednesday that would slow the public's access to self-driving cars of the future until regulators are confident the technology is safe.
California unveiled precedent-setting draft rules Wednesday that would slow the public's access to self-driving cars of the future until regulators are confident the technology is safe.
Chipotle aims as close to perfect food safety as possible
SEATTLE (AP) — Perfect food safety is not possible, but Chipotle is trying to get as close to that ideal as they can with new procedures and testing inside and outside their restaurants, the company's founder and CEO said Tuesday during a visit to Seattle.
SEATTLE (AP) — Perfect food safety is not possible, but Chipotle is trying to get as close to that ideal as they can with new procedures and testing inside and outside their restaurants, the company's founder and CEO said Tuesday during a visit to Seattle.
Traveling to Cuba
The sights and sounds of Cuba. This Caribbean country is just 90 miles south of Miami but in many ways is worlds away. It is an extraordinary place that Americans are just beginning to explore.
The sights and sounds of Cuba. This Caribbean country is just 90 miles south of Miami but in many ways is worlds away. It is an extraordinary place that Americans are just beginning to explore.
Jamaica: NYC's next hot neighborhood
Rising rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn may be good news for one community in Queens. Experts now believe Jamaica will be the next hot neighborhood.
Rising rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn may be good news for one community in Queens. Experts now believe Jamaica will be the next hot neighborhood.
Howard Stern inks 5-year deal with Sirius XM
Howard Stern inks 5-year deal with Sirius XM
Howard Stern inks 5-year deal with Sirius XM
Germany: Web giants pledge to delete hate speech in 24 hours
BERLIN (AP) — Facebook, Google and Twitter have agreed to delete hate speech deemed illegal in Germany within 24 hours. The move follows pressure from German authorities concerned about the increasing volume of racist abuse being posted on social networking sites. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Justice Ministry and the three companies said that it will become easier for users and...
BERLIN (AP) — Facebook, Google and Twitter have agreed to delete hate speech deemed illegal in Germany within 24 hours. The move follows pressure from German authorities concerned about the increasing volume of racist abuse being posted on social networking sites. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Justice Ministry and the three companies said that it will become easier for users and...