Times Square Business Owners Worry Surge In Gun Violence May Impact Tourism

Last month, the NYPD unveiled a new unit that will patrol the Crossroads of the World to help as the city moves to fully reopen.

NY Weekly Unemployment Claims Down 85% From Last Year: Study

Jobless claims in New York also had the fourth-biggest decrease nationwide since the start of 2020, according to WalletHub study.

New York's Plastic Bag Ban Yields No Fines For Grocers Six Months In

John Catsimatidis, who owns Gristedes, declined to comment.

Bank Shot: Financial Giants' Return To Manhattan Gives Smaller Businesses Hope

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday told employees that it expects them back at its Battery Park headquarters by mid-June.

NYC To Tourists: Give Us A Shot And We’ll Give You A COVID Shot

Mayor Bill de Blasio said offering tourists coronavirus vaccine — which requires state approval — shows the city will “go the extra mile.”

Road To Reopening: Goldman Sachs Employees Expected To Return To Lower Manhattan Offices In June

In a memo to the staff, the CEO says the firm will be one of the first major banks on Wall Street to bring back a large number of workers.

Brooklyn Oil Workers Hope Strike Puts Heat On Billionaire Boss Catsimatidis

The strikers, who note Catsimatidis has declared his intention to enlist some “replacement” workers, have manned the picket line ever since.

Did You Stop Receiving Your Unemployment Benefits? Here's What The Issue Might Be

While jobs are on the rise, last month the unemployment rate in New York City was 11.2%, more than twice the pre-pandemic rate.

Controversial Indian Point Nuclear Plant Near NYC Shuts Down

Indian Point will stop producing nuclear power Friday.

Sen. Schumer Urges Restaurant Owners To Apply For Soon-To-Launch Federal Relief Program

“Our purpose here is to tell the restaurants of New York, ‘Get ready, help is on the way,'” Schumer said at Crave Fishbar in Midtown.

NYC To Big Oil: We'll See You In Court Over Climate Change

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will file a consumer protection suit against oil companies that downplayed their role in climate change.

NYC Invests $30M Into Tourism Campaign To Spur Travel Recovery

The campaign — NYC Reawakens — run by NYC & Company launches in June and is the largest tourism campaign in the city's history.

New York City Jobs Jump Trails Nation As Wary Tourists Wait In The Wings

The city gained 16,000 jobs in March — the largest increase since August, the state Labor Department reported Thursday.

Most Minority-Owned NYC Businesses On Brink Of Collapse: Survey

About 90 percent of minority small business owners surveyed said they expect to close in the next six months without financial relief.

Petition Started To Save Beloved Supermarket That Serves Brooklyn's Crown Heights And Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The property owner argues its lease expired and a new supermarket will go in its place.

NYC's Billionaires Have Amassed Fortunes During Pandemic: Forbes

NYC's richest man could have paid 350,000 New Yorkers a minimum wage salary for a year just from the increase in his wealth.

Zoom Backgrounds Hide Unusual Work From Home Set Ups Of NYers

A home office is a suburban dream - a survey found New Yorkers are working in some unconventional spaces.

How The Pandemic Is Speeding Up Job Automation For Struggling New Yorkers

“I didn’t see a path to recovery or to the level the industry has been,” said Vogetta, 24, of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

Exclusive: Target Of Woman's Racist Rant At Davidovich Bakery Speaks Out, ‘Love Surpasses Hatred’

Vic is the kind of guy every mother hopes her son grows up to. He's confident and comfortable in his own skin throughout the attack.

Chef By Day, Nurse By Night: Manhattan Health Care Worker Launches Catering Company After Finding Relaxation In Cooking

“Working with the patients, I do appreciate and I do love what I do, but it’s not easy working through this pandemic.”

Road To Reopening: Tri-State Easing Coronavirus Restrictions For Businesses, Gatherings And More

Some other restrictions are also about to be lifted, as coronavirus rates decrease in many areas.

Early Signs Of A NYC Retail Return With Deal-Seekers Ready To Gamble

“While there’s a lot of doom and gloom in the city’s restaurant industry, there’s also opportunity.”

COVID In New York: Indoor Fitness Classes Allowed To Reopen Next Week; Curfew For Certain Businesses Will Be Lifted In April

On March 22, indoor fitness classes will be allowed at 33% with health screening and contact information at sign-in.

On St. Patrick's Day, Number Of Irish Pubs Dwindling In NYC Due To Pandemic

It was the night before the big holiday last year that Mayor Bill de Blasio shut down bars and restaurants.

Can Vaccinations — And Shakespeare — Bring Back New York City's Lost Tourism And Arts Jobs?

“We were averaging 20% occupancy with average room rates 40% of what they would normally be,” said Muse Hotel general manager Matt Hurlburt.

World's Richest Woman Pumps Part Of Walmart Fortune Into Bronx City Council Special Election

"It just offends me that these big money, billionaire, real estate people are trying to insert themselves into my local election.”

Welcome To Googletown: NYC’s Tech Sector Thrives During Pandemic. But Will It Stick Around For The Recovery?

Google had amassed enough real estate in Chelsea before the pandemic to turn the neighborhood into “Googletown.”

New York City Restaurants Mark 1 Year Since COVID Restrictions Started

The effect has been devastating, with one estimate reporting 1,000 city restaurants permanently closed over the last year.

Nearly 500K Manhattan Office Workers Expect To Return By Fall

A Partnership For New York City study expects 66 percent of companies to use a hybrid attendance policy as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.

New York City Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of Coronavirus: See Data

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Manhattan. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

Building a Fulfilling Future with a Drone Manufacturing Career

Beyond a paycheck, Aquiline Drones ignites professional passion with high tech manufacturing positions

PRSA-NY Joins Forces with Red Shoe Movement to Celebrate IWD

Partnership and women’s empowerment workshop forms cornerstone of PRSA-NY’s Women’s History Month activations.

Black-Owned Juice Bar In Queens Receives $62,000 Grant From Beverly Hills Beauty Brand

In honor of Black History Month, the brand set aside grant money for Black-owned businesses.

NYC Invests In 5G: $157M Going Toward Expanded Internet Access

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new effort to close the “digital divide” for 600,000 New Yorkers, including 200,000 NYCHA residents.

NYC Employment Post-Pandemic Won’t Recover Until 2025: Study

A new study’s title says it all — “Outlook for the City’s Economy: A Slow and Fragile Recovery.”

New York City Council Unveils Legislation To Provide Civil Penalty Relief For Small Businesses

By providing permanent relief, bill addresses the draconian inspections and penalties for regulatory violations that plagued small business.

Long Island Man Shocked By Amazon’s Response After He Found Undelivered Packages On Side Of Road; ‘It’s Not My Stuff To Keep’

Kevin Harrington told CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff he was shocked by what Amazon told him to do.

How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the New York City area and across NY serve their electric customers.

Century 21 Coming Back To NYC After Bankruptcy

Details are being hashed out on how the iconic department store will return to New York City, the company's president said.

Public Advocate Staffers’ New Union Gains Recognition So They Can Advocate For Themselves

The labor push gained steam when Mayor Bill de Blasio in June threatened to lay off thousands of city workers to close a budget gap.