Minivan Barrels Into Connecticut Convenience Store
Cameras in a Connecticut convenience store captured a minivan barreling through the front door.
Catering Hall Closure Leaves Long Island Brides Panicked
A shuttered catering hall in Medford, L.I. has left a lot of brides panicked. Vina de Villa closed its doors without notifying customers or vendors.
Health Care Shocker For N.J. Students Looking For Low-Cost Insurance
It was a health care shocker for college students in New Jersey who found out that they can’t buy low-cost health insurance at their schools because of the Affordable Care Act.
Amazon.com To Begin Charging Conn. Sales Tax On Friday
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant reached a deal with state officials in February to begin charging sales tax. As part of the deal, Amazon agreed to open a $50 million distribution center in the state and in exchange, Connecticut won’t seek back taxes.
Sharpton, Jay-Z Weigh-In On Claims Of Racial Profiling At Barneys
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Saturday called threatened to boycott the luxury retailer Barneys, in response to allegations by shoppers who claimed they were racially profiled.
Contamination, Spoilage Concerns Prompt Recalls From Several Companies
Kraft Foods Group Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its Kraft and Polly-O string cheese because they may spoil and change color before the expiration date on the packages.
AG: Charities To Release $10 Million In Unspent Donations To Sandy Recovery Effort
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday from hard-hit Long Beach on Long Island that the American Red Cross has pledged an additional $6 million to storm victims.
Starbucks To Open First Tea Bar On Upper East Side
Starbucks may be associated more with coffee than any other corporate name, but now the company is planning to branch out to open its first Tea Bar in New York.
Schumer: Deal To Protect ‘Consumer Privacy’ Lets Shoppers Opt Out Of Wireless Tracking
Eight of 10 leading analytics companies have agreed to measures that will let shoppers nationwide know when retailers are using their smartphones to track their movements through a store.
Amsterdam Avenue Business Owners: Hit Brakes On Plan For Bike Lanes
The local community board has asked the city to devise a plan for Amsterdam Avenue that is expected to include a bike lane.
Bill De Blasio Joins Fight Against ‘Apple Picking’ Smartphone Thefts
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the smartphone manufacturers must take swifter action against what he’s called an “epidemic” of thefts.
FBI Agent Testifies In Fraud Trial Of 5 Former Madoff Employees
FBI Agent Theodore Cacioppi said he interviewed Bernard Madoff for about an hour before arresting him. The office was then placed under surveillance so evidence could be removed.
Activists Rally Against ‘Hydro Fracking’ Outside Of Chelsea Piers
A method of pulling natural gas from deep underground has faced increased scrutiny in New York State.
JPMorgan Chase, Feds Reach Tentative $13-Billion Agreement
The person said the tentative agreement does not resolve a criminal investigation of the bank’s conduct. It is being handled by federal prosecutors in Sacramento, Calif.
Seen At 11: Will Your Employer Pay You To Volunteer?
More companies than ever before are giving workers paid time to do charity work, according to a recent study. Analysts say that number is expected to keep growing.