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Along the Nautical Mile in Freeport, N.Y. - June 11, 2013 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Summer After Sandy: The Nautical Mile In Freeport, L.I.

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Buyer Beware, Books Bought At Chappaqua Library’s Used Book Sale Could Be Carrying Bed Bugs

Gov. Rick Perry in 'Texas Is Calling' ad. (credit: YouTube)

Texas Gov. Perry Begins 5-Day Job-Poaching Visit To New York, Connecticut

Seen At 11: Drowsy Drivers May Put Your Family At Risk This Summer

If your summer plans include driving you could come across a new danger on the roads this year. Certain allergy medications might be affecting users behind the wheel.

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Texas Gov. Perry Begins 5-Day Job-Poaching Visit To New York, Connecticut

Ahead of his arrival in New York on Sunday, the Republican former presidential candidate launched a TV and radio ad campaign trumpeting his state’s record on small businesses.

2013/06/16

Paul Soros attends the Wildlife Conservation Society's 'Safari! India' at the Central Park Zoo on June 3, 2008 in New York City. (credit: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Businessman, Philanthropist Paul Soros Dies

Soros, an engineer and businessman, founded Soros Associates, a world leader in the design and development of bulk handling and port facilities.

2013/06/16

Farmers on Long Island said that wet June weather has been bad for this year's strawberry crop. (Credit CBS 2)

Wet June Causing Poor Growing Conditions On Long Island Strawberry Farms

June is the peak season for strawberries on Easter Long Island, but farmers said that this month has been more like November.

2013/06/14

Buyer Beware, Books Bought At Chappaqua Library’s Used Book Sale Could Be Carrying Bed Bugs

On Saturday anybody who bought books during the sale can bring them to the parking lot across the street for treatment.

2013/06/13

Consumers Complain About 500-Percent Frozen Yogurt Cost Markup

The profit margins seem staggering — yogurt selling for 59 cents an ounce, yet costs less than a dime to produce. Even when you subtract the expense of cups and spoons, studies show a 500-percent markup on a typical 10-ounce serving.

2013/06/12

Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during a campaign stop at the Beacon Drive-In January 8, 2012 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images)

Texas Gov. Perry Coming To New York, Connecticut To Lure Businesses Away

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has announced plans to come to New York and Connecticut – and persuade some businesses to relocate to his home state.

2013/06/10

A BoltBus in Midtown Manhattan (credit: Jim Smith / WCBS 880)

Business Owners Speak Out At Hearing On Pickups For Inter-City Buses

Inter-city buses such as Bolt Bus have been a hit with passengers. But the growing popularity means crowded sidewalks and clogged traffic as buses pick up and drop off.

2013/06/10

Tenafly Shoppers Who Keep It Local Can Cash In On Rewards

The Tenafly Chamber of Commerce is running a special promotion, which rewards customers for shopping at Chamber businesses in June and July.

2013/06/09

Officials: Year-Old $1-Million Power Ball Ticket Sold In New Jersey Approaching Expiration Date

The ticket for the June 16, 2012 drawing was bought at a 7-11 store in Elmwood Park. The winning numbers were 8, 14, 15, 16, 27 and the Gold Powerball Number was 26.

2013/06/08

Rendering of the LG building rising above the tree line of the Palisades (credit: Scenic Hudson via Protect the Palisades)

Former N.J. Governors Join Fight To Save Palisades From LG Headquarters

When Michele Byers, head of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, asked four governors to implore LG Electronics not to build a tower that would soar above the tree line in Englewood Cliffs and mar the vista, they didn’t even blink.

2013/06/07

Customers at this Westbury dry cleaners were left hanging, when the store owner was evicted. (Credit CBS 2)

Good News For Customers Left Hanging By Westbury Dry Cleaner’s Eviction

Customers at a popular Westbury, Long Island dry cleaner were left hanging on Thursday, after the owner was suddenly evicted.

2013/06/06

Google Glass (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

New Jersey Casinos Ban Google Glass

Casinos in New Jersey and Nevada are among those forbidding gamblers from wearing Google Glass, the tiny eyeglasses-mounted device capable of shooting photos, filming video and surfing the Internet.

2013/06/05

Bob Schwartz, owner of Eneslow Shoes, at the announcement about 2nd Avenue Restaurant & Retail Week - May 31, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

2nd Avenue Restaurant And Retail Week Kicks Off Saturday

Discounts and specials will be offered by 27 restaurants and 30 retailers of businesses and will run through June 8. They run from 66th Street to 97th Street.

2013/05/31

Starbucks To Ban Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Cafes

The Seattle-based chain said it will start banning smoking within 25 feet of its stores, beginning Saturday.

2013/05/31

Jason Blatt of Knight Capital Americas (Photo credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

A Look At The Faces Of Traders On Wall Street

Women try on wedding dresses at the annual "Running of the Brides" sales event at Filene's Basement in New York on June 3, 2011. ( ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images)

Brides Gone Wild: Annual Running Of the Brides at Filene’s Basement in Manhattan

World’s Richest People

Now that’s rich! While some may still be pinching pennies here are some people where the words “economic crisis” don’t seem to apply. These are the 10 richest people in the world, according to Forbes.