Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital plans a $46 million modernization, expanding the emergency department and operating rooms, partly prompted by the pandemic's impact on healthcare needs.

Equifax has been fined $725,000 due to a coding error that resulted in inaccurate credit scores for many New Yorkers, requiring the implementation of new safeguards.

Johnson & Johnson plans to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. for $14.6 billion to enhance its neuroscience portfolio, with a premium offer of $132 per share.

The NY Attorney General expressed concern over the ongoing contract dispute impacting consumer access to sports programming between MSG Networks and Altice's Optimum.

AerWave Medical secures $12 million for its ultrasound-based lung therapy after successful human trials, with aims to simplify lung denervation procedures for chronic conditions like COPD and asthma.

NYC Health + Hospitals faces potential strike by nearly 1,000 doctors seeking better pay and conditions, with negotiations ongoing and strike notice issued.

Kohl's plans to close 27 stores by April due to underperformance and a focus on optimizing operations amid sales challenges. They'll also shut a California e-commerce center as they adjust to changing retail and consumer behaviors.

Macy's Inc. plans to close 66 stores across the U.S. in early 2025 as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, with New York area locations affected. The move aims to focus on profitable growth and invest in the remaining stores.

Wall Street banks plan to increase bonuses for traders and bankers, with some expecting raises over 10%. This follows a strong market in 2024, reversing the previous cautious approach to bonus distributions.

Manhattan's DA has indicted Kendis Paul and KEP Construction for allegedly stealing $67k in wages from 10 workers, involving bounced paychecks and unpaid overtime.

NYC's congestion pricing is causing businesses to increase prices of goods and services due to higher costs from the tolls for entering Manhattan south of 60th Street.

The Turkish House in NYC operates without the required certificate of occupancy, tied to a case involving Mayor Eric Adams who is accused of corruption.

New York AG Letitia James has issued cease and desist notices to 54 companies for Medicaid fraud in the medical transport industry, with over $10 million recovered and 11 convictions.