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Quarterback Eli Manning #10 (2nd R) of the New York Giants and Super Bowl XLVI MVP holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Justin Tuck #91 (R) of the New York Giants looks on during the Giants' Victory Parade on February 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

NYC Honors Super Bowl Champion Giants With Ticker-Tape Parade

With the Vince Lombardi Trophy held high, Eli Manning passed by thousands of cheering Giants fans eager to get a glimpse of a piece of Super Bowl history.

2012/02/07

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For Scalpers Super Bowl Means Big Business

Think scalping won’t be a problem at this year’s Super bowl? Think again. In spite of secondary ticket sales sources like StubHub and TicketsNow, scalping is still an issue.

2012/02/05

FILE - An illustration of some major United States credit cards (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Authorities: Staples Cashier Bilked Customers Out Of $180,000

A cashier at a Westchester Staples is being accused of selling stolen credit card information in a scam that bilked 50 customers out of more than $180,000.

2012/02/01

Warm weather is cutting into sales figures at some local businesses.(Credit:CBS2)

Lack Of Winter Is Hurting Some Local Businesses

While many people around the tri-state area have welcomed the warm air this winter some are saying that it has hurt their bottom line.

2012/02/01

Conservationists say that wolves like the one pictured will avoid contact with humans. (Credit:CBS2)

Conservationists Are Howling Over Liam Neeson’s Latest Movie ‘The Grey’

Local conservationists are taking on the number one movie in the nation. “The Grey” shows actor Liam Neeson struggling for survival against a pack of wolves.

2012/02/01

A sign at the Nanuet Mall - Nanuet, NY - Feb 1, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Nanuet Mall Closes For Redevelopment

For shoppers in Rockland County, today marks the official end of an era as the Nanuet Mall closed its doors for redevelopment.

2012/02/01

Passengers walk in the dark during a power outage at Newark Airport. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Improvements Considered For LaGuardia, Kennedy Airports

The agency that owns the New York City area’s major airports says it is considering improvements to terminals at LaGuardia and Newark Liberty.

2012/01/31

New York Giants Tattoo (credit: Mark Goldhaber)

Giants In The Super Bowl Means Tattoos For Some

One Long Island businessman says people have been calling non-stop for New York Giants tattoos.

2012/01/31

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Donald Trump Considers Building Private Cemetery In New Jersey

Donald Trump is considering spending eternity next to his golf club in northern New Jersey.

2012/01/30

Speaker of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver speaks to members of the media in the State Capitol March 12, 2008 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

NY Lawmakers To Consider Raising Minimum Wage To $8.50 An Hour

Minimum wage workers haven’t seen a pay increase in three years. That could soon change, since State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver reportedly plans to introduce a bill today, raising the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.50.

2012/01/30

A rare October snowstorm caused power outages all over the tri state area. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Credit Deadline Approaching For Connecticut Utility Customers Who Lost Power In October Storm

Customers of Connecticut Light & Power, the state’s largest electric utility, are running out of time to apply for a credit to help compensate them for lengthy power outages following the freak October snowstorm.

2012/01/29

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L.I. BBQ Joint Will Pay For Your Super Bowl Party If Giants Win

The Giants take on the Patriots in Indianapolis next weekend for Super Bowl XLVI and there is a party promotion on Long Island that is almost too good to be true.

2012/01/27

Recruiter looks at resume (file / credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Resumes Are So Last Decade

New York is taking on Silicon Valley and if you’re looking for a job, especially in the high-tech field, the traditional resume might not be enough to get you in the door.

2012/01/26

People crowd into Times Square - New York, NY - Dec 30, 2012 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NYC Revises 2011 Tourism Number… Upwards!

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta had projected a record 50.2 million visitors to New York City in 2011. But it turns out another 300,000 showed up at the end of the year.

2012/01/26

Sean Landeta plays for the New York Giants (credit: George Rose/Getty Images)

Sean Landeta Celebrates Giants’ First Super Bowl Win; Mangano Lauds Economic Boost

Former New York Giants punter Sean Landeta wears two Super Bowl rings and he knows how tough it is to get one.

2012/01/25

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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.

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PHOTOS: Pop-Tarts World In Times Square

A store honoring the toaster treat is opening Tuesday on 42nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway.

Crime never pays - in the long run that is. After years of embezzling and cooking the books, the scandal surrounding Enron finally broke in Nov. 2001. By December, the company's stocks had tanked and it filed for bankruptcy.

Business Blunders

These are some expensive mistakes! Click through to see some corporate blunders companies still regret.

Barbie's manufacturer started as a picture frame company in Ruth Handler's garage. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

From Rags to Riches

Check out which companies started in garages and as tiny start-ups, and which heavyhitters owe their riches to a lucky break.

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