Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano urges the New York State Gaming Commission to expedite the approval of full gaming licenses for Empire City Casino and Resorts World New York, emphasizing the economic benefits and tax revenues they could bring.

NYC announces BATWorks, a climate innovation hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal, aiming to create 600 jobs, host 150 startups, and boost the economy by $2.6 billion.

Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for the enactment of the FAIR Business Practices Act to update consumer protection laws in New York and address predatory lending, data breaches, and unfair business practices.

Mayor Eric Adams boasts about closing nearly 1,400 illegal smoke shops and seizing $95 million in illicit cannabis through NYC's Operation Padlock to Protect and aims to replace them with legitimate businesses.

Walgreens is closing around 1,200 stores across 17 states including New York and New Jersey due to business challenges. The process begins with over 50 closures by late June and includes guidance for transferring prescriptions.

NY Attorney General sues Capital One for allegedly using deceptive practices, depriving customers of promised interest by offering better rates to new accounts only.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams celebrates one year of progress in closing illegal cannabis shops and fostering legitimate businesses through Operation Padlock to Protect.

NY Attorney General Letitia James won a court order to halt Trump administration plans to dissolve key federal agencies supporting libraries, museums, and minority businesses.

A Bronx store, Dollar Universe, sells 'mystery packages' with assorted goods from Amazon and Walmart returns. The practice raises privacy issues as personal details are sometimes included. The store's popularity persists despite concerns.

Rite Aid is closing all its stores in New York after filing for bankruptcy, impacting 178 stores and prompting concerns regarding jobs and uninterrupted pharmacy services.

Trump's tariffs impact NYC Chinatown's economy, inflating costs for local businesses and highlighting issues with domestic manufacturing and consumer preferences for cheaper goods.

NY Attorney General Letitia James secures a court order against two vape shops for selling illegal flavored e-cigarettes, resulting in a sales ban and potential fines.

NYC Council is reviewing a bill to increase food and general vendor permits, lifting the cap by 2029, which may help vendors operate legally, despite concerns from some businesses.