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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Face Masks Facilitate Shoplifting
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Face Masks Facilitate Shoplifting
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers looking to reduce shoplifting should require customers to remove face masks when entering the store. So said New York City Mayor Eric Adams on...

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Delivery Firms Push NYC to Lift Fee Cap
Delivery Firms Push NYC to Lift Fee Cap
December 12, 2022  |  Delivery

DoorDash and Grubhub are reportedly lobbying New York City to change its delivery fee cap. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Dec. 12) that the...

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Uber and NYC Taxi Commission Clash Over Rate Hikes
Uber and NYC Taxi Commission Clash Over Rate Hikes
December 09, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Uber and New York City’s taxi commission are clashing over the rates the firm must pay drivers.  Uber Technologies sued the New York City Taxi & Limousine...

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NY Man Admits Guilt in $2M Crypto Mining Fraud
NY Man Admits Guilt in $2M Crypto Mining Fraud
November 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A man has pleaded guilty to defrauding customers who bought cryptocurrency-mining products and services.  Chester J. “Chet” Stojanovich pleaded guilty Tuesday (Nov. 29) to wire...

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NYC’s Luxury Retail Scene Gets ‘Jolt’ With New Sabyasachi Boutique
NYC’s Luxury Retail Scene Gets ‘Jolt’ With New Sabyasachi Boutique
November 28, 2022  |  Retail

While most retailers are cutting prices and focusing more on essentials, a new Sabyasachi boutique in New York City is attracting buzz for its curated,...

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Crypto Paycheck Now Looks Like Bad Call, but NYC Mayor Stands by It
Crypto Paycheck Now Looks Like Bad Call, but NYC Mayor Stands by It
June 05, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With the recent turmoil of cryptocurrency, the idea of getting paid in digital assets might not be as alluring, Financial Times (FT) wrote. Celebrities and...

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Today in Data: Airbnb Units Outnumber Apartments in NYC
Today in Data: Airbnb Units Outnumber Apartments in NYC
May 20, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, a new report shows that New York City has more Airbnb and Vrbo rentals than vacant apartments. Data 22,000+: Estimated number of...

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NYC Has More Airbnb, Vrbo Rentals Than Apartments
NYC Has More Airbnb, Vrbo Rentals Than Apartments
May 18, 2022  |  Real Estate

The number of rentals on Airbnb and similar companies in New York City has now surpassed the number of available apartments, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (May...

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Today in Food Commerce: NYC Mulls 15-Minute Grocery Crackdown; Krispy Kreme Uses Dark Store Model
Today in Food Commerce: NYC Mulls 15-Minute Grocery Crackdown; Krispy Kreme Uses Dark Store Model
February 22, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, New York City considers banning 15-minute grocery delivery guarantees, and Krispy Kreme looks to grow its delivery business across international markets....

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