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Why the U.S. is so unique in how it handles its debt
Friday, October 15, 2021
Showdowns over the debt ceiling are basically an American tradition. But it wasn't always this way. The debt limit was originally supposed to make it easier for the government to spend money.
For Some Restaurants, Closing Can Be Just As Stressful As Staying Open
Friday, February 26, 2021
We've heard a lot about how hard it's been for restaurants to stay open during the pandemic. But what we often don't hear is that closing can be just as tough.
Commercial Real Estate Vacancies Rising During Pandemic
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Commercial real estate is sitting empty in much of the country. That's bad news for landlords, and for the rest of the economy.
Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?
Friday, March 06, 2020
Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.
Coronavirus Affects Bottom Line For Businesses In U.S. Chinatowns
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is creating turmoil for businesses — and not just those in China. In some Chinatowns in the U.S., many business owners say the normal flow of customers has evaporated.
Dunkin' Drops Styrofoam Cups, Effectively Ending Practice Of 'Double Cupping'
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dunkin' is dumping Styrofoam cups-- and that means stamping out what's called "double cupping" — the habit of requesting a Styrofoam outer cup around your cold drink cup.
The Great Cranberry Crash Of 1959
Thursday, November 21, 2019
How did the cranberry go from a seasonal, Thanksgiving favorite to an all-year round, ubiquitous supermarket staple?
How The Trade War Crushed A Growing Chinese Market For U.S. Cranberries
Sunday, October 06, 2019
The U.S. has spent millions to get China to embrace the unknown fruit — and it did. Now, tariffs have driven China to buy its cranberries from other countries, leaving U.S. farmers in the lurch.
The State of The Union: Our New American Moment
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. Though he made a bipartisan pitch, he also played to his conservative base.
Cuomo, Schneiderman Threaten Lawsuit if Trump Tries to End DACA
Monday, September 04, 2017
Over 40,000 New Yorkers are protected from deportation under DACA.
A Charlottesville Priest Goes from Protest to Pulpit
Friday, August 18, 2017
"In all my years in Virginia," says Rev. William Peyton, "I have never seen armed Nazis marching through the streets."
The False Equivalence Between Trump's "Alt-Left" and White Supremacists
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Trump's assertions about the "alt-left" don't jibe with reality, says political writer Peter Beinart.
Hashing Out a Compromise Health Bill Over Late Night Beers
Monday, August 07, 2017
"Instead of trying to kill this thing with a thousand cuts, let's stabilize it," says NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
Christie's Secret Arrangement With FBI Nominee Draws Scrutiny
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Outraged about Gov. Chris Christie's attorney-client relationship with Christopher Wray, the nominee for FBI director, Democrats in New Jersey are introducing legislation in response.
A Hospital's Offer to Treat a Terminally Ill Baby Raises Ethical Questions
Friday, July 07, 2017
"Even though the parents are trying to do what they can, their love might blind them to his suffering," says a professor of bioethics.
Hudson River Tunnel Project Gets a New, Higher Price Tag: $13 Billion
Thursday, July 06, 2017
Officials say no they're counting the cost of rehabbing the existing tunnel, damaged by Sandy.
Pew! Pop! Pow! Where to See Fireworks Tonight
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Get your dose of patriotic pyrotechnics.
In 13th Hour Deal, De Blasio Gets 2 More Years With Direct Control Over Schools
Thursday, June 29, 2017
The kitchen sink bill gives something for everyone, including a bridge named after the governor's father.
200 Firefighters Contain Five-Alarm Blaze in Greenwich Village
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Over 40 fire engines and trucks responded to the fire, which is now contained.
One Dead and Six Hospitalized from Legionnaires' Disease on Upper East Side
Friday, June 16, 2017
The culprit, as in the 2015 outbreak in the Bronx, is suspected to be a cooling tower.