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Landry’s CEO Warns Of Closing Restaurants Should NYC Have To Shut Down
Economy // October 07, 2020

Landry’s CEO and chairman Tilman Fertitta, speaking on CNBC, said he thinks anyone operating a restaurant in New York City is likely in danger of going out of business, particularly if things have to shut down again due to the coronavirus. “Anybody with a restaurant...

NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of $810 Million Fraud
Security & Fraud // February 21, 2020

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced plans to sue New York City for allegedly fraudulent practices by its Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 20). James accused the agency of running a scheme on taxi drivers that created a...

Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC
Ridesharing // June 06, 2019

Uber is expanding its transportation services, launching helicopter rides in New York City starting in July. Customers will be able to book on-demand rides in a helicopter from JFK Airport to Lower Manhattan, The New York Times reported, and the eight-minute trip will cost $200 to...

Mastercard Offers Refunds, Rewards To NYC MTA Commuters
Mastercard // May 30, 2019

Mastercard has announced that cardholders who tap to pay for subway rides on Fridays in June and July will get refunded fares, and have the chance to win Priceless Surprises, the company said in a release. It’s called the Mastercard Fareback Friday program, and any...

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Landry’s CEO Warns Of Closing Restaurants Should NYC Have To Shut Down

October 07, 2020
Landry’s CEO and chairman Tilman Fertitta, speaking on CNBC, said he thinks anyone operating a restaurant in New York City is likely in danger of going out of business, particularly if things have to shut down again due to the coronavirus. “Anybody with a restaurant in New York, full service, casual dining [at 25 percent […]

NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of $810 Million Fraud

February 21, 2020
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced plans to sue New York City for allegedly fraudulent practices by its Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), according to reports on Thursday (Feb....

Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC

June 06, 2019
Uber is expanding its transportation services, launching helicopter rides in New York City starting in July. Customers will be able to book on-demand rides in a helicopter from JFK Airport...

Mastercard Offers Refunds, Rewards To NYC MTA Commuters

May 30, 2019
Mastercard has announced that cardholders who tap to pay for subway rides on Fridays in June and July will get refunded fares, and have the chance to win Priceless Surprises,...