NYC capping fees for outdoor dining program

The City Council plans to cap fees for outdoor dining, benefitting smaller restaurants that relied on outdoor dining to stay afloat during the pandemic.

100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’

WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.

Experience the magic of Ellen's Stardust Diner in Times Square

Ellen’s Stardust Diner has been a Times Square institution since 1987 for its world-famous singing wait staff ("Stardusters"), which are still wowing patrons with riffs and runs.

Volkswagen sees sales decline in China, pledges recovery this year

Volkswagen sold 14.5% fewer vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market. Chinese auto rivals are developing new electric and hybrid vehicles at competitive prices and competing with foreign brands.

Experts: Keto diet not good for the heart

Experts at the American Heart Association say the keto diet may help when it comes to weight loss, but may be detrimental for your heart.

Samra Origins: The Weeknd partners with Blue Bottle Coffee to honor Ethiopia

The “Starboy" singer, and multi-award-winning music mogul whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, said the coffee's product line, Samra Origins, is named after his mother “and created in her image."

There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now

The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.

JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights

The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas set to finally open after years of setbacks

Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.

Time limits coming to some NYC restaurants as diners linger longer

Is four hours too long to sit at a restaurant? Some NYC managers say yes, and they are beginning to take steps to speed up slow diners.