Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Long Island marijuana sales: Which towns are in, which towns are out
Time is running out for cities, towns and villages across New York to decide whether they will opt-in to the state's legal marijuana program.
Time is running out for cities, towns and villages across New York to decide whether they will opt-in to the state's legal marijuana program.
234K pounds of ham, pepperoni products recalled over listeria concerns
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
Alexander & Hornung is recalling 234,000 pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
NYC named most expensive city in the U.S.
New York City has been named the most expensive city to live in in the U.S. and across North America. But where does it rank globally?
New York City has been named the most expensive city to live in in the U.S. and across North America. But where does it rank globally?
Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
Honda issues recall on some of its SUVs, trucks
Honda is recalling around 725,000 of its vehicles over concerns their hoods could release while driving.
Honda is recalling around 725,000 of its vehicles over concerns their hoods could release while driving.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
DeWalt earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe's recalled over potential fire, burn hazards
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
Bryant Park Winter Village reopens with shops, ice skating, street curling, igloos and more
New Yorkers can once again celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in Midtown.
New Yorkers can once again celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in Midtown.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
This year's shortage of Christmas trees unrelated to pandemic
Greg's Trees stocks its five stands around the city with thousands of trees every November and December, making it one of the largest Christmas tree sellers in the five boroughs. Owner Greg Walsh recommends you get your tree now.
Greg's Trees stocks its five stands around the city with thousands of trees every November and December, making it one of the largest Christmas tree sellers in the five boroughs. Owner Greg Walsh recommends you get your tree now.
Cyber Monday caps holiday shopping weekend
Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year. But shopper traffic on Black Friday was still below pre-pandemic levels in part because retailers spread out big deals starting in October.
Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year. But shopper traffic on Black Friday was still below pre-pandemic levels in part because retailers spread out big deals starting in October.
Inflation surges globally as economies reel from pandemic
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.
Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines
The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.
The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.
Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.