MTA subway station agents will work outside booths in 2023

MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.

Most mispronounced words of 2022 revealed by The Captioning Group

The Captioning Group has compiled the list since 2016 by surveying the words and names most often mangled on live television by newsreaders, politicians, public figures and others.

More Americans to buy gifts for pets than in-laws, survey finds

Inflation may mean that Americans are spending less on gifts this year, but that's not going to stop them from making sure Fido gets a visit from Santa, even if that means their in-laws miss out.

How much credit card debt does the average family have?

Americans are back to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt, according to a new study. See what the credit card balance the average family now carries.

This was the most-searched Google term of 2022

“Wordle” claimed the top spot given the game’s popularity and challenge of guessing words daily, according to Google.

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling

According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.

Tattoo parlor will remove Kanye West ink for free

NAAMA Studios extended the deal on social media after Kanye West, now known as Ye, shared a series of anti-Semitic comments in recent weeks.

TGI Friday's-branded 'mozzarella sticks' snacks contain no mozzarella, lawsuit claims

“Had plaintiff known the truth — i.e., that the products do not contain any mozzarella cheese — they would not have been willing to purchase them at all."

Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests

The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.

PHOTOS: NYC SantaCon returns this weekend

SantaCon is back in New York City. Hundreds of Santa Clauses, elves, and Rudolphs will crawl bars in the city Saturday as part of the charity event.

Long Island restaurant boom lets foodies stay closer to home

Fewer Long Islanders these days are making the trek into New York City to enjoy a meal as more restaurants are setting up shop in the suburbs.

Olive Garden launches matching family pajamas

The design features Olive Garden’s signature never-ending salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and of course, the after-dinner Andes mint.