NYC restaurants warn of dire consequences if tip credit system ends: Survey
A whopping 95% of restaurant owners in New York City say they oppose proposed legislation that would eliminate the tip credit system.
A whopping 95% of restaurant owners in New York City say they oppose proposed legislation that would eliminate the tip credit system.
Jam Master Jay trial begins for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC star in 2002
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court for the murder trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who prosecutors say killed the 37-year-old Jay over a drug deal in 2002. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court for the murder trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who prosecutors say killed the 37-year-old Jay over a drug deal in 2002. Both men have pleaded not guilty.
Biden promises US 'shall respond' after Iran-backed militants kill US troops
“We had a tough day last night in the Middle East. We lost three brave souls in an attack on one of our bases," he said.
“We had a tough day last night in the Middle East. We lost three brave souls in an attack on one of our bases," he said.
Queens bust: 2 brothers kept homemade explosive devices, 'hit list' in Astoria apartment, authorities allege
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said authorities executing a search warrant at an Astoria home found six operable and loaded ghost guns, including assault weapons, protective gear and eight homemade explosive devices.
Long Island man jumps on car hood in $8,000 Facebook Marketplace Rolex deal gone wrong
An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.
An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.
Queens Chamber opens voting for best bagel competition
Voting is now open for the Queens Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Queens’ Best Bagel Competition.
Voting is now open for the Queens Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Queens’ Best Bagel Competition.
Tax filing season begins: What to know
Tax season 2024 begins Monday, and the IRS is piloting a new program that could allow Americans to file their taxes for free. Here's what you need to know.
Tax season 2024 begins Monday, and the IRS is piloting a new program that could allow Americans to file their taxes for free. Here's what you need to know.
Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
South Carolina shelter rescues one-month-old dog with mouth banded shut and broken jaw
In South Carolina, the Greenville Humane Society rescued a one-month-old dog named Finnegan who was found with his mouth banded shut and a broken jaw secured only by a rubber band.
In South Carolina, the Greenville Humane Society rescued a one-month-old dog named Finnegan who was found with his mouth banded shut and a broken jaw secured only by a rubber band.
Do Stanley cups pose a lead poisoning risk? Here's what to know about online claims
As demand for Stanley tumblers has surged, consumers have started posting about lead concerns online, and the company responded to offer some clarity.
As demand for Stanley tumblers has surged, consumers have started posting about lead concerns online, and the company responded to offer some clarity.
Brooklyn chain-reaction crash leaves 14-year-old dead: 'He was my best friend'
Christian Antoine was struck and killed after getting caught in between a vehicle crash at the intersection of E. 81st St. and Glenwood Road in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said. The driver of the SUV, Rayan Salmon, was arrested.
Christian Antoine was struck and killed after getting caught in between a vehicle crash at the intersection of E. 81st St. and Glenwood Road in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said. The driver of the SUV, Rayan Salmon, was arrested.
NY leaders urge Biden Administration to accelerate federal marijuana decriminalization
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam says police stopped him without giving a reason
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five, said he was stopped and pulled over by the NYPD without being given an explanation.
NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated group of men known as the Central Park Five, said he was stopped and pulled over by the NYPD without being given an explanation.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs, 49ers to square off in Las Vegas showdown
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago.
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago.
3 American troops killed, 25 injured in attack on Jordan base near Syria border
Three U.S. service members were killed and 25 others were injured in a drone attack on an outpost in Jordan near the Syria border, U.S. Central Command confirmed on Sunday.
Three U.S. service members were killed and 25 others were injured in a drone attack on an outpost in Jordan near the Syria border, U.S. Central Command confirmed on Sunday.
6 sent to hospital after American Airlines flight makes hard landing on Maui
Six people are recovering after their flight from Los Angeles made a a hard landing on Maui.
Six people are recovering after their flight from Los Angeles made a a hard landing on Maui.
North Carolina man shot, killed at Walmart while defending mother, family claims
In a tragic incident at a Walmart in North Carolina, 29-year-old Colton Valdez lost his life while attempting to defend his mother. Garner police reported that Valdez was fatally shot on Tuesday at the Walmart on Fayetteville Road.
In a tragic incident at a Walmart in North Carolina, 29-year-old Colton Valdez lost his life while attempting to defend his mother. Garner police reported that Valdez was fatally shot on Tuesday at the Walmart on Fayetteville Road.
NYPD releases body cam video showing stop of Councilman Yusef Salaam
The NYPD released body cam footage showing the interaction between Salaam and the officer.
The NYPD released body cam footage showing the interaction between Salaam and the officer.