New York AG Letitia James secured a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC over its role in helping H&M avoid remitting unused gift card funds as required by law.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorses the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project, proposed by Steve Cohen, which includes a casino, despite some community opposition.

Teamsters Union workers strike at Amazon facilities in multiple US states during the holiday season, impacting operations. Amazon disputes the union's claims and assures customers of uninterrupted service.

SL Green proposes a Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, facing mixed reactions, with significant support and opposition from local businesses and the theater community.

The iconic Crest Hardware store in Williamsburg closed after over 60 years, as the site is set to become an 11-story rental building developed by Green Street.

New York's Cannabis Advisory Board proposes a cap of 1,600 retail licenses to prevent market saturation and promote a balanced cannabis industry, while considering social equity permit holders.

A tentative labor agreement at CUNY proposes wage increases and bonuses for over 30,000 faculty and staff, pending ratification by the Professional Staff Congress.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has reached a tentative deal with Doctors Council SEIU, promising wage increases for around 500 city physicians through 2026, including a retroactive pay raise and a lump sum bonus.

Kindbody founder Gina Bartasi steps down as CEO amid financial strain, with a transition plan setting up an "office of the CEO" for leadership continuity.

Dr. David Berger resigned as CEO of SUNY Downstate's University Hospital amid undisclosed misconduct allegations and is under investigation. Dr. Patricia Winston takes over as interim CEO.

Jeff Sutton acquires a 50% stake in 690 Madison Avenue, housing luxury jewelry retailer Van Cleef & Arpels, bolstering his Upper East Side real estate holdings.

Riverdale small businesses have been without gas for nearly three months due to leaks, impacting their services and customer comfort. Con Edison awaits property owner repairs before restoration.

Mount Sinai Health System invests over $31 million to improve cardiac facilities and electrophysiology labs and receives a $1 million donation for cancer clinical trials.