Worst week for Wall Street since 2008 amid coronavirus fears

U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.

Store penalties begin in April for NY plastic bag ban

The law passed last April bars many types of businesses from using the thin plastic bags that have been clogging up landfills, getting tangled in trees and accumulating in lakes and seas.

Turning plastic bags into fashion-forward accessories with ReFashion
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ReFashion week, which began in 2019, celebrates secondhand and sustainable fashion in New York City. One participating organization is taking discarded plastic and up-cycling them to crate fashion-forward tote bags.

Dunkin’ rolls out Snackin’ Bacon nationwide

Dunkin's new "Snackin' Bacon" comes with eight half-slices of bacon, glazed with sweet black pepper seasoning and served in a french fry sleeve.

Coronavirus: Do you need a mask to protect yourself?

As the CDC warns of the potential for the coronavirus to spread in the United States many people are looking to buy face masks to help protect themselves.

New Jersey millionaire's tax back on the table as Gov. Phil Murphy submits budget

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday proposed a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021, boosting overall spending over last year's plan by more than 5% and including tax hikes on incomes over $1 million.

How the coronavirus outbreak may delay your wedding dress

For the past two days, numerous brides have been calling RK Bridal New York in Manhattan asking whether or not their wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses will arrive on time for the big day.

NJ ranked worst for real estate property taxes

New Jersey is ranked worst in the country when it comes to real estate property taxes and it isn't even close.

Device hooks to water to shower your teeth

A shower for your teeth is the latest idea to help people get out of the door faster.

Tooth Fairy paying more to kids

Good news kids, the "Tooth Fairy" is getting more generous.

NY team splits airfare to satisfy Chick-fil-A craving
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A cross country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute went to some extreme lengths to satisfy a Chick-fil-A craving.

New green card rules scare thousands into dropping benefits, like food stamps

A new green card rule that went into effect Monday is already scaring thousands of recipients of public benefits, like food stamps, into dropping out of critical federal aid programs.

Berlin starting controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes

Berlin is freezing the rents of 1.5 million apartments for the next five years starting this Sunday in a controversial move to control the exploding costs that have forced many to move outside Germany's capital city.