Daily business news in the Great State of New York!
NEW YORK — Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, has expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization’s growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity. This […]
ESPN announced The 2024 NCAA Women’s Elite Eight was the most-watched on record with 6.2 million average viewers – up 184% year-over year. And Monday night’s rematch in Albany between Iowa and LSU was the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record with 12.3 million viewers and peaked at 16.1 million viewers. Iowa prevailed over […]
NEW YORK — Fetner Properties announces the completion of a sale of the remaining interest in two buildings where Empire State Realty Trust purchased the majority interest in December of 2021. The buildings, The Victory at 10th Avenue and 41st Street, and 345 East 94th Street have been fully sold. Proceeds will be used for a greater […]
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Dime Community Bank announced the launch of Zelle for Business for the bank’s customers. Commenting on the launch of Zelle for Business, Michael Fegan, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Dime said “We are very excited to launch Zelle for business today. It reinforces Dime’s […]
NEW YORK — Hume AI, a startup and research lab building artificial intelligence, has raised a $50 million Series B. The round, led by EQT Ventures, will support the debut and continued development of Hume’s new flagship product: an emotionally intelligent voice interface that can be built into any application. Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman […]
Amazon Pharmacy has launched Same-Day Delivery of prescription medication in New York City and the greater L.A. area, with plans to expand the service to more than a dozen U.S. cities by the end of the year. Customers in Austin, Indianapolis, Miami, Phoenix, and Seattle can already access Same-Day Delivery, while customers in College Station, […]
NEW YORK – Y7 Studio, yoga brand known for its immersive, signature WeFlowHard Vinyasa class, has announced the grand opening of its sixth New York City location in Greenwich Village. The new studio, situated at 18 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, boasts 4,000 square feet of space and features two studios – one with 40 mats and another […]
CLIFTON PARK, NY — PowerGEM, a provider of simulation modeling software and technical services for the electric power industry, has received an undisclosed strategic growth investment from private equity firm TA Associates (TA). Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Clifton Park, NY, PowerGEM’s power systems transmission reliability & market simulation software products serve over 200 […]
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MENDEL ZILBERBERG was sentenced to 30 months in prison in connection with a scheme to obtain a fraudulent $1.4 million loan from Park Avenue Bank. The defendant was a member of Park Avenue Bank’s board of directors at the time […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements worth more than $1.9 million with five Nissan car dealerships in New York City and on Long Island for overcharging over a thousand New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term. An investigation by the Office […]
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Former Syracuse guard Gerry McNamara has been named the 19th head coach in Siena College Men’s Basketball history. The Syracuse University legend and 2003 National Champion takes over the reins of the Saints after spending the past 15 years as an assistant coach with the Orange. McNamara is replacing Carmen Maciariello, who was […]
NEW YORK — Investopedia has revealed the winners of its 2024 Best Online Broker Awards, featuring 14 categories highlighting winners whose products and services helped investors navigate rising but volatile markets, a crypto resurgence, and new assets like spot Bitcoin ETFs entering the playing field. From beginners to advanced traders looking for options trading, international exposure, and […]
NEW YORK — The YES Network and FuboTV have reached a multi-year agreement by which Fubo is launching YES in its Pro base channel plan, starting at $79.99 per month plus fees. YES Network is the exclusive broadcaster for New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games. “Fubo is thrilled to bring New York Yankees and […]
NEW YORK — BigID, a pioneer in AI-augmented data security, compliance and privacy for modern cloud-first enterprises, has closed a $60 million growth round led by Riverwood Capital with participation by Silver Lake Waterman and Advent. With the strong momentum of generative AI, enterprises have rushed to stand up new initiatives that drive productivity behind novel use […]
Fans of pop superstar and NYC resident Taylor Swift take note! The Ivory Peacock Bar in Manhattan is holding a Taylor Swift themed brunch this Saturday, March 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $34 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity added on. Tickets are required and can be purchased on […]