New York City private business vaccine mandate in effect, fines loom for employers with unvaccinated workers
The vaccine mandate New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced for private employers earlier this month is not in effect in the city, with $1,000 fines looming for employers with unvaccinated workers.
South African minister objects to sale of Mandela's cell key
A South African Cabinet minister on Friday urged the cancellation of an upcoming U.S. auction of a key to the Robben Island prison cell where Nelson Mandela, the country's first Black president, was long jailed for his opposition to apartheid.
Developer of Manhattan supertall condo says it’s ‘without a doubt, safe,’ countering $125 million lawsuit
The developer of 432 Park Avenue, one of the world’s tallest and most luxurious condominium towers, on Wednesday filed its answer to a $125 million lawsuit from the building’s condo board over alleged construction defects, calling the board’s suit “ill-advised” and “an effort to wrest unwarranted payments” from the developer.
Morgan Stanley telling workers to stay home through the end of the year
Morgan Stanley is now encouraging a chunk of its top producers to stay home for the remainder of the year because of a surge in COVID-19.
NYC steakhouse owner slams vaccine, mask mandates: 'Bad news for us'
Bobby Van's Steakhouse owner Joseph Smith argued that New York City’s vaccine and mask mandates are “bad news” for business, noting that about 460 people have canceled group and party reservations because of the restrictions.
NYC business owners react to de Blasio’s vaccine mandate
New York City business owners weigh in on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate.
De Blasio 'blindsided' businesses with surprise vaccine mandate, major organization says: 'Not helpful'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said his new vaccine mandate for all private businesses is necessary to "avert shutdowns."
CNN faces potential onslaught of lawsuits with top moneymaker Chris Cuomo fired
CNN faces a potential onslaught of lawsuits if it is proved in court that the liberal network had prior knowledge of sexual misconduct allegations against its recently fired star anchor Chris Cuomo but looked the other way, attorneys told FOX Business.
Goldman Sachs CEO warns New York City over high taxes
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon warned New York City over its policies, such as high taxes, saying the city's future is "not guaranteed"
American Airlines CEO: Alleged assault on flight attendant among 'worst displays of unruly behavior': report
An American Airlines flight from New York City to Orange County, California, was diverted to Denver on Wednesday after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant in what the company's CEO now reportedly is calling “one of the worst displays of unruly behavior we’ve ever witnessed.”
De Blasio, NYC commit to doubling pension investments in 'climate change solutions'
New York City officials say they are among the first cities in the nation to set to set an ambition of reaching net zero emissions by as early as 2040.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez pack on PDA during NYC visit
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were spotted kissing while shopping and having lunch Friday in New York City. The couple was joined by Sanchez' ex Tony Gonzalez.
‘Third World’ NYC drug store shelves empty amid shoplifting surge
Bare necessities are missing from drug store shelves in New York City due to a shoplifting epidemic.
Comic-Con returns to NYC after coronavirus hiatus
Fans of comic books and superhero movies flocked back to the Javits Center in New York City on Thursday as Comic-Con returned to the Big Apple after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus.
Martha Stewart sells Hamptons home for $16.5 million, nearly double the asking price
Martha Stewart parted with her long-time East Hampton, New York, home for $16.5 million last month, according to records with PropertyShark. That’s close to twice as much as its reported asking price of $8.4 million.
Amid Schumer push, Dems' reconciliation bill may give tens of billions to 'scandal-plagued' NYC public housing
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been arguing for increased federal funding for public housing for nearly a year.
Trump to give video deposition next month in protesters’ suit
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to give video testimony next month in the case alleging that his staff assaulted protesters outside of Trump Tower in 2015, new court papers show.
NYC steakhouse owner says he lost millions in business due to city's vaccine mandate
A New York City steakhouse owner discussed the negative economic impact of the city's coronavirus vaccine mandate, noting he lost nearly two million dollars of business due to the requirement.
NYC Mayor calls for NYPD help, punishments for 'AWOL' correction officers as Rikers Island faces 'crisis'
Just one day after state and local elected officials toured beleaguered Rikers Island and reported back with details “inhumanity” and a “humanitarian crises” – and an instance where an inmate attempted suicide – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio enacted a “relief plan.”
Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats sue New York City over fee caps
DoorDash Inc., DASH 3.39% Grubhub Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc.’s UBER 0.70% Eats division are suing New York City over its law permanently capping the amount of commissions the apps can charge restaurants to use their services, the latest move in a growing clash between the platforms and local regulators.