Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
New York's film and TV industry thriving amid pandemic
Production of TV shows and movies continues to ramp up to meet viewers' demand for fresh content. And New York City is benefitting.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
NYC Restaurant Week during a pandemic
2021 New York City Restaurant Week will go forward next week with some changes due to an indoor dining ban because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Cuomo's 2021 agenda: vaccinations, boosting economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pledging to vaccinate millions of residents and jumpstart the state's flagging economy.
Laid-off chef starts nonprofit kitchen on Long Island
The folks at Carroll's Kitchen, a nonprofit, cook and deliver well-balanced, nutritional meals across Long Island. People who can pay can order from the website.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Once again, job losses fall unequally across the US economy
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
More pandemic aid coming to small businesses
The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are reviving the Paycheck Protection Program five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.