Sen Schumer Calls On Airlines To Reverse Flight Change Fee Increases
“I am asking, really demanding that Delta, American, U.S. Air, and United Airlines put the brakes on these out of control change of flight fees,” he said.
Cellphone Scammers Could Be ‘Cramming’ Extra Charges On To Your Bill
Extra charges are getting buried on some cell phone bills and it isn’t the phone company that’s putting them there.
Seen At 11: Robbed In Flight, Is Your Carry-On Luggage At Risk?
Imagine opening the overhead bin after a long flight and finding out that your carry-on bag is gone.
Queens Residents Say New School Will Bring More Congestion To Crowded Area
“We’re in favor of a school, it’s just a matter of finding the right location. There are serious problems, houses all around, a narrow street,” Community Board 11 spokesman Jerry Iannece told CBS 2′s John Slattery.
What’s Next For John F. Kennedy International Airport’s ‘Worldport’?
The land-constrained nature of Kennedy Airport, and Worldport’s location, make preservation difficult, according to the Port Authority.
Sold Out Islanders Playoff Games Bringing Big Bucks To Nassau County Economy
The team’s playoff home games have generated more than $1 million each in economic activity for the county.
N.Y. Attorney General: Banks Dropped The Ball On Loan Modification Applications
The New York State Attorney General’s office has announced plans to sue Bank of America and Wells Fargo for violating the terms of a $26 million mortgage settlement.
Summer After Sandy: Still Struggling In Sea Bright
WCBS 880 is starting a new weekly series leading to Memorial Day and the summer, focusing on how Jersey Shore towns are working to come back from superstorm Sandy.
Retailers: Free Comic Book Day Gives Industry A Chance To Tout Success
Retailers say the turnout and scope of the event, which began in 2002, is giving them and the industry a chance to tout their success by giving away 4.6 million comic books featuring everything from Superman to “The Walking Dead” to Gilbert Hernandez’s “Marble Season.” It will be held on Saturday.
Stocks Break 15,000 For First Time After Hiring Climbs
The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 15,000 for the first time, and the Standard and Poor’s 500 index, a broader market measure, rose above 1,600.
Study: Cancer-Causing Metals Found In Some Popular Cosmetics
Findings by a group of researchers at Berkeley’s School of Public Health showed nine different metals, including lead, in popular brands of lipstick and lip-gloss.
Merchants: Raising Minimum Age To Buy Cigarettes Would Devastate Business
Some merchants on Wednesday were protesting against the idea of raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in New York City, saying it would severely damage their bottom line.
Real Estate Analyst: Next Two Months ‘Once In A Generation Opportunity’ For NYC Area
We’ve heard the overall headline that home sales are the best in seven years. But we wanted to break down the trends for the New York City area.
More Jersey Shore Businesses Reopening After Sandy
Beginning today, businesses in New Jersey that were impacted by superstorm Sandy can apply for grant money. But some businesses at the Jersey Shore have already re-opened.
Street Vendors Protest Citi Bike Racks In Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn
Nearly a dozen lower Broadway street vendors say they showed up to work on Monday only to find their corner at Liberty Street taken up by dozens of bike share racks.
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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.
PHOTOS: Pop-Tarts World In Times Square
A store honoring the toaster treat is opening Tuesday on 42nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway.
These are some expensive mistakes! Click through to see some corporate blunders companies still regret.
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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