Mortgage loan delinquencies surge, NJ and NY among worst states

Mortgage loan delinquencies jumped in the second quarter, but that’s partially because the figure includes homeowners who have entered into forbearance agreements.

Online sales surge as Americans lean on big box stores

Some of the biggest names in retail are reporting blow-out numbers due to online sales fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast

2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.

Apartment vacancies hit record high in Manhattan

The exodus of people from New York City now means that a whopping 13,117 apartments have been listed for rent in Manhattan alone, more than twice as many apartments as were available for rent at this time last year.

Young people moving out of NYC area
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Many young people are fleeing New York City due to the pandemic, part of an exodus that could have a serious economic impact on the city.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

Third Revel moped related death reported in NYC

A man driving an electric moped was killed and his passenger injured in the third Revel moped-related death reported in New York City in the same month.

NYC apartment vacancy hits record high
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Manhattan saw the third straight month of record-setting vacancies, as the number of apartments listed for rent also saw a record jump.

New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to its 'do not use' list

Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.

There’s a shortage of Dr Pepper amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.

NYC relocations accelerating at ‘substantial’ pace, local movers say

Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has leveled off in recent weeks, moving companies say they remain inundated with requests from people leaving New York City.

Wegmans recalls oranges, lemons, prepared foods due to listeria risk

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 4-pound bags of Valencia oranges, 2-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and several in-store produced seafood and restaurant food items that contain fresh lemon.